Enigma (1982)

Enigma (1982)

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Russian defector Alex Holbeck (Martin Sheen) is recruited by the CIA to infiltrate East Berlin. His mission: disrupt the Soviet’s Enigma code computer to prevent assassinations scheduled to take place on Christmas morning. Cat Burglar (Scene […]

The Crowded Day (1954)

The Crowded Day (1954)

Also Known As: Shop Spoiled Directed by: John Guillermin Synopsis: A day in the life of various women who work in a busy department store just before Christmas. Purr Blurs: Near the beginning of the film a tuxedo cat is seen in front of the staff hostel for the department store where many of the […]

La Cigarette (1919)

La Cigarette (1919)

Directed by: Germaine Dulac Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Museum director Pierre Guérande (Gabriel Signoret) suspects his young wife Denise (Andrée Brabant) of being unfaithful and plans drastic measures for himself. Purr Blur: Pierre follows Denise to an apartment where he sees Maurice Herbert (Jules […]

The Undertaker and His Pals (1966)

The Undertaker and His Pals (1966)

Directed by: T.L.P. Swicegood Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A very tongue-in-cheek, low budget horror film in which an undertaker works out a deal with his restaurant friends to murder women for meat, drumming up business for his mortuary. Kitty Cameo: A secretary named Ann […]

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Directed by: Kevin Smith Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) set out for Hollywood to ruin the movie adaptation of the comic book based on their likenesses for which they are receiving no royalties. Purr Blurs: During their […]

The Hour of 13 (1952)

The Hour of 13 (1952)

Directed by: Harold French Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Nicholas Revel (Peter Lawford) is a jewel thief who has to help the police solve a series of officer murders to protect himself from being accused of the killings. Purr Blur: In one scene a police […]

Rhinoceros (1974)

Rhinoceros (1974)

Directed by: Tom O’Horgan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An adaptation of the play by Eugène Ionesco. Stanley (Gene Wilder) feels out of place in life and even more so when everyone around him begins to turn into rhinos. Kitty Cameo: The opening scene finds […]

In Secret (2013)

In Secret (2013)

Also Known As: Thérèse Raquin Directed by: Charlie Stratton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on an Emile Zola novel. Thérèse (Elizabeth Olsen) is raised by her Aunt Madame Raquin (Jessica Lange) and roped into marrying her ailing Cousin Camille (Tom Felton). The loveless marriage […]

Visit to a Small Planet (1960)

Visit to a Small Planet (1960)

Starring: Orangey Directed by: Norman Taurog Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Kreton (Jerry Lewis) is an inquisitive and mischievous alien who defies his teacher by spending time on Earth to study mankind. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When Kreton hovers above Earth he is spotted by […]

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker Synopsis: Based on a true story. Dr. Scott Carter (Mel Ferrer) and his family, fair skinned African Americans, deal with prejudice in a small New England town when their background is revealed. Purr Blurs: The Carter family owns a black cat which is only seen once walking at the top […]