Twentieth Century Fox Animation Starring: John Cena, Colin H. Murphy Directed by: Carlos Saldanha Synopsis: Based on the book by Munro Leaf. Ferdinand (voiced by Colin H. Murphy and John Cena) is a bull who would rather spend his days sniffing flowers than fighting. Cartoon Cat: In one scene Ferdinand decides to go into town for the flower festival. […]
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Cat Power (2013)
Deranged Squirrel Productions Starring: Shanna Collins, Michael Hanson Also Starring: Charlie Directed by: Craig A. Colton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A lost cat brings together a young woman and man who seem to be made for each other. Featured Feline: While driving home from her sister’s wedding, Silvie […]
The Corpse Grinders (1971)
CG Productions Starring: Sean Kenney, Monika Kelly Directed by: Ted V. Mikels Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Cats just love Lotus Cat Food and the people who make it, not to mention the people who are in it! Cat Cattle Call: The film begins with a long-haired calico cat […]
For the Love of Benji (1977)
Mulberry Square Productions Starring: Benji, Ed Nelson Directed by: Joe Camp Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Benji finds himself the target of spies and crooks when the family takes him on a trip to Greece. Kitty Cameos: At the beginning of the film, Benji arrives at the airport in […]
Elvis and Anabelle (2007)
Burnt Orange Productions Starring: Max Minghella, Blake Lively Directed by: Will Geiger Synopsis: Elvis (Max Minghella) is the son of a mortician who is planning to take over the family business when the body of Anabelle (Blake Lively) is brought in, leading to a strange and unlikely romance. Purr Blur: This is one of those instances where a cat […]
Benji (1974)
Mulberry Square Productions Starring: Higgins, Frances Bavier Directed by: Joe Camp Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A stray dog named Benji (played by canine actor Higgins) wins the hearts of two children and then comes to their rescue when they are kidnapped. Kitty Cameo: Benji is shown following a […]
The Beverly Hillbillies – “Dash Riprock, You Cad”
Original Air Date: January 27, 1965 Starring: Donna Douglas, Buddy Ebsen Directed by: Joseph Depew Synopsis: Elly May (Donna Douglas) is downhearted when movie star Dash Riprock (Larry Pennell) supposedly throws her over for Ms. Hathaway (Nancy Kulp). Kitty Cameo: Granny (Irene Ryan) looks out the back window and sees Elly May sitting with her critters who are worried about […]
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Twentieth Century Fox Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field Directed by: Chris Columbus Synopsis: Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) wants to spend more time with his kids after getting divorced so he disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper. Cartoon Cat: At the beginning of the film Daniel is in a dubbing session doing the voice-overs for an animated cartoon which […]
A Child Went Forth (1942)
National Association of Nursery Educators Narrated by: Lloyd Gough Directed by: Joseph Losey Synopsis: A visit to a summer farm for children who are allowed to play and work without strict instruction. Reality Cats: Cats are seen twice in this film. The first time a tuxedo kitten is seen playing with a piece of string with a paper tied […]
Spider (2002)
Odeon Films Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson Directed by: David Cronenberg Synopsis: A mentally ill man whose nickname is Spider (Ralph Fiennes) relives moments of his childhood as he tries to settle into a halfway house. Kitty Cameos: In one flashback Spider sees his father, Bill Cleg (Gabriel Byrne), visiting the home of a local prostitute named Yvonne (Miranda […]
