Van Beuren Studios Directed by: Burt Gillett Synopsis: A kitten wants a dog but his grandmother says no, only she changes her mind when a vagabonds forces his way into the house. Cartoon Kitties: This is one of those interesting mixes of anthropomorphic animals interacting with actual animals. In this case the kitten and his grandmother are both […]
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The Candy Snatchers (1973)
Marmot Productions Starring: Christopher Trueblood, Tiffany Bolling, Susan Sennett Directed by: Guerdon Trueblood Synopsis: A trio of inept criminals kidnap Candy (Susan Sennett), the daughter of a jewelry store manager in the hopes of a big ransom. But things don’t go the way they planned and the only one who may be able to save Candy is the […]
The Old Maid’s Valentine (1900)
George Albert Smith Films Starring: Laura Bayley Directed by: George Albert Smith Synopsis: An old maid receives an unexpected and rather shocking Valentine. Featured Feline: This short silent film features the same cat which appeared in Grandma’s Reading Glass. Since the films made by George Albert Smith often included family members and friends it’s safe to say the cat […]
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Bill Murray, Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt Directed by: Tim Hill Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jon Davis’ comic strip cat returns in this sequel. Garfield (voiced again by Bill Murray) visits England where he accidentally changes places with a royal cat […]
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin Directed by: Herbert Ross Synopsis: Adapted from Neil Simon’s play. Willy Clark (Walter Matthau) and Al Lewis (George Burns) were the top-billed vaudeville comedy act of their day. When they are approached by Clark’s nephew (Richard Benjamin) to reunite for a television comedy special, Clark’s hatred for his former […]
Finding Vivian Maier (2013)
Ravine Pictures Directed by: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel Synopsis: The fascinating story of nanny Vivian Maier whose photographs were uncovered after an auction purchase by John Maloof who then went on to piece together the story of this unknown artist and her mysterious life. Reality Cats: In one segment the filmmakers travel to Minnesota to interview one of […]
Murphy Brown – “Sox and the Single Girl”
Original Air Date: December 13, 1993 Starring: Candice Bergen, Grant Shaud, Faith Ford Directed by: Peter Bonerz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is thrilled when she is invited by Hillary Clinton to a Women in Journalism luncheon at the White House despite her past history of […]
Une vie de chat (2010)
English Title: A Cat in Paris Folimage Starring: Dominique Blanc, Bernadette Lafont, Bruno Salomone Directed by: Jean-Loup Felicioli, Alain Gagnol Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Zoé (voiced by Oriane Zani) is a troubled little girl who loves her pet cat Dino. But Dino is leading a double-life; by day […]
Cat and Cock Robin (1934)
British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows the continuing friendship between Puffy the cat and Cock Robin, a rescued injured bird one year later. Reality Cat: It’s a year after the newsreel spotlight first showcased Puffy the Cat and Cock Robin and the cameras return to prove that the cat and bird are still best friends. Cock Robin […]
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Universal Pictures Starring: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver Directed by: Sam Raimi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is a loan officer in a bank who is hoping for a promotion and heartlessly refuses to extend the loan for the elderly Mrs. Ganush (Lorna […]
