The Cure (1995)

Universal Pictures Starring: Brad Renfro, Joseph Mazzello, Annabella Sciorra Directed by: Peter Horton Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Erik (Brad Renfro) is a lone teenager who befriends his neighbor Dexter (Joseph Mazzello), a boy with AIDS, and becomes determined to find a cure for his new friend. Kitty […]

The Last Picture Show (1971)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Cybill Shepherd Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich Synopsis: Larry McMurtry’s story of a small Texas town which is slowly dying and the young residents trying to find their place in the world. Kitty Cameo: In one scene we see Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd) at home in her room.  She is lying on her bed […]

The Avengers – “The Hidden Tiger”

Original Air Date: March 17, 1967 Starring: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg Directed by: Sidney Hayers Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: John Steed (Patrick McNee) and Emma Peel (Diana Rigg) investigate a series of maulings in which men were killed by what appears to be a large cat. Cat Cattle Call: This […]

Cine Esti (2016)

Music Artist: 3 Sud Est Synopsis: The official video for the Romanian group’s single, which translates into Who Are You? Kitty Cameo: In one quick shot a tabby cat is seen walking beneath the outdoor tables where the woman is sitting. Final Mewsings: Who can be sad when cats are around? Many thanks to The Horror Cats for spotting […]

Paintings That Live (1931)

British Pathé Synopsis: Silent newsreel footage shows a kitten and a parrot playing with one another inside bird cage. Reality Cat: The opening title explains, “Parrots and cats (or kittens) are either playful pals, or bitter enemies. These are pals.” The Bengal striped tabby kitten is outside the cage playing with the parrot who is inside. The […]

The Darkness (2016)

Chapter One Films Starring: Kevin Bacon, David Mazouz, Judith McConnell Directed by: Greg McLean Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Taylor family return from a trip to the Grand Canyon not realizing that autistic son Michael (David Mazouz) has brought home several stones containing evil entities. Kitty Cameo: In […]

Enchanted (2007)

Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden Directed by: Kevin Lima Synopsis: Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) is happy in her idyllic animated life until the evil Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) sends her crashing through dimensions and into the real life world of New York City. Kitty Cameos: Late in the film Prince Edward (James Marsden) is […]

Cinderella (2015)

Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Lily James, Cate Blanchett Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A live-action retelling of the fairy tale, earlier told as a classic Disney animated film. Cinderella (Lily James) is treated badly by her stepmother and stepsisters but her Fairy Godmother puts […]

Thriller – “Trio for Terror”

Original Air Date: March 14, 1961 Starring: Michael Pate Directed by: Ida Lupino Synopsis: A trio of terrifying tales includes a man who plans to murder his uncle, a gambler who spends what could be his last night at a strange inn, and a killer who meets an interesting sculptor. Purr Blur: In the third story, the police are looking […]

Brubaker (1980)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Robert Redford, Everett McGill, Tim McIntire Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg Synopsis: Henry Brubaker (Robert Redford) is the new warden of an Arkansas prison farm who tries to improve conditions by working from within. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one scene a trustee named Eddie (Everett McGill) is seen holding a sleepy tabby kitten. […]