Lies My Father Told Me (1975)

Lies My Father Told Me (1975)

Directed by: Ján Kadár Synopsis: David Herman (Jeff Lynas) idolizes his grandfather Zaida (Yossi Yadin) who is often at odds with David’s father Harry (Len Birman). Kitty Cameo: Zaida is a ragman who buys trash to resell and David loves to ride along with him. They visit a man who tries to get one dollar […]

The Moon-Spinners (1964)

The Moon-Spinners (1964)

Directed by: James Neilson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Teenager Nikky Ferris (Hayley Mills) is on a working vacation with her aunt (Joan Greenwood) on Crete when they meet a mysterious young man named Mark (Peter McEnery) who inadvertently draws Nikky into mystery and danger. […]

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – “Season 1, Episode 68”

Original Air Date: May 22, 1968 Starring: Fred Rogers Directed by: David F. Chen Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers) attends a dance class and then comes home to find a surprise waiting for him. Reality Cat: The surprise turns out to be a visit from Mr. Rogers’ […]

A Far Off Place (1993)

Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Ethan Embry Directed by: Mikael Salomon Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Nonnie Parker (Reese Witherspoon) has to travel across the Kalahari with city kid Harry Winslow (Ethan Embry) and a bushman named Xhabbo (Sarel Bok) as their guide after their families are […]

Evil Under the Sun (1982)

EMI Films Starring: Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith Directed by: Guy Hamilton Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: When a woman is found murdered on an island resort it’s up to Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) to find out who the killer is among the all-star cast. Purr Blurs: In one scene […]

Chasing Yesterday (1935)

RKO Radio Pictures Starring: O.P. Heggie, Helen Westley, John Qualen Also Starring:  Whitey Directed by: George Nichols Jr. Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Archeology Professor Sylvestre Bonnard (O.P. Heggie) yearns for a lost love while befriending the woman’s daughter Jeanne (Anne Shirley). Featured Feline: In the opening scene, the […]

Dark Shadows – “Episode 379”

Original Air Date: December 7, 1967 Starring: Louis Edmonds, Lara Parker Directed by: Lela Swift Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Confusion reigns when Joshua (Louis Edmonds) disappears at the same time a tuxedo cat appears in this storyline that is set in the past. Featured Feline: At the end of the […]

Somm 3 (2018)

Forgotten Man Films Directed by: Jason Wise Synopsis: The third in the Somm series of documentaries takes a look at blind wine tasting and the pleasure of enjoying wine for its own sake with the help of the most noted wine experts in the world. Kitty Cameo: During some footage taken at the Bride Valley Vineyard owned by […]

Cat Show 1930’s (1931)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows several owners with their prize-winning cats. Reality Cats: The first cat featured is a champion Blue Persian owned by a woman who explains that her cat loves to play and run about and will give a gentle little bite to attract your attention. A Siamese cat is then presented by another […]

Hide and Seek (2005)

Twentieth Century Fox Starring: Robert DeNiro, Dakota Fanning Directed by: John Polson Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: David Callaway (Robert DeNiro) is concerned when his daughter Emily (Dakota Fanning) creates an imaginary friend in the wake of her mother’s suicide, then really becomes worried when this “friend” starts […]