Malice (1993)

Malice (1993)

Directed by: Harold Becker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Happily married couple Andy (Bill Pullman) and Tracy Safien (Nicole Kidman) take Dr. Jed Hill (Alec Baldwin) in as a border while a killer stalks the college campus where Andy works. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning […]

Leon Morin, Priest (1961)

Leon Morin, Priest (1961)

Original Title: Léon Morin, prêtre Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In France during World War II, an atheist widow named Barny (Emmanuelle Riva) decides to test Father Léon Morin’s (Jean-Paul Belmondo) beliefs and finds herself drawn to the man and his […]

The Secret of My Success (1965)

The Secret of My Success (1965)

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone Synopsis: Constable Arthur Tate (James Booth) explains the odd stories behind his unbelievably quick rise to fame and fortune via three lovely and deadly women. Purr Blur: Arthur visits his mother (Amy Dalby) and explains the strange encounter with the first woman. As his mother and Mrs. Pringle (Ann Lancaster) […]

The Midnight Sky (2020)

The Midnight Sky (2020)

Directed by: George Clooney Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Doctor Augustine Lofthouse (George Clooney) is a survivor of a worldwide catastrophe trying to contact the last spaceship before it returns to Earth. Kitty Cameo: One of the crew members on the spaceship is named Maya […]

Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

Directed by: Gregory La Cava Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joe Austin (Hugh Herbert) is a dreamer who drives his wife Sarah (Edna May Oliver) crazy with his kooky get rich quick schemes, the latest of which is investing in an oil venture. Kitty Cameo: […]

Walk Proud (1979)

Walk Proud (1979)

Directed by: Robert Collins Synopsis: Emilio Mendez (Robby Benson) is torn between his loyalty to Los Aztecas, a tough Chicano street gang in Venice Beach, and his newfound love Sarah (Sarah Holcomb). Purr Blur: Emilio is working on a car and talking to Cowboy (Domingo Ambriz) about an upcoming robbery. As they talk, a tabby […]

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

Directed by: Terence Fisher Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) tries to save the life of Sir Henry (Christopher Lee) who is threatened by the Baskerville family curse. Purr Blur: In one scene Sir Henry calls upon a man named Stapleton. As he approaches the door, a white cat with black markings is sitting nearby. The […]

O.K. Nerone (1951)

O.K. Nerone (1951)

English Title: O.K. Nero Directed by: Mario Soldati This review contains an Implied Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two American sailors named Fiorello (Walter Chiari) and Jimmy (Carlo Campanini) get hit on the head outside the Colosseum and wake up in the […]

Water (1985)

Water (1985)

Directed by: Dick Clement Synopsis: The quiet, unassuming Caribbean island of Cascara becomes the focus of the world when an American film crew accidentally discovers a spring of Perrier water. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The island prepares for a visit from the British government and two men uncover Baxter’s (Michael Caine) old official car. As […]

The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995)

The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995)

Starring: Percy, Slick, Holly Directed by: James Keach Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mr. Cox (Robert Duvall) is a wildcatter roaming the Depression-era Midwest searching for oil. Featured Feline: Mr. Cox’s traveling companion is a brown tabby cat named Matilda. She is riding with him […]