The Acquisition of the Token-Reward Habit in the Cat (1937)

The Acquisition of the Token-Reward Habit in the Cat (1937)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A silent filmed experiment from the University of Rochester shows several cats used in the study of learned token-reward habits. Reality Cats: The tests involve placing the cat subjects into a lighted box with a window so they can be […]

How a Cat Named Goose Became a Star

How a Cat Named Goose Became a Star

Or, to be more specific, how a cat named Reggie played a cat named Goose, who used to be called Chewie and is actually a Flerken, stole the film Captain Marvel. But let’s start at the beginning, which would be the Marvel comic books. In the original Captain Marvel comics (NOT to be confused with […]

Captain Marvel (2019)

Captain Marvel (2019)

Starring: Reggie, Gonzo, Rizzo and Archie Directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Air Force pilot Carol Danvers aka Vers (Brie Larson) goes through a journey of discovery which leads to her developing her powers to become Captain Marvel. Featured Feline […]

Entre Nous (1983)

Entre Nous (1983)

Original Title: Coup de foudre Directed by: Diane Kurys Synopsis: The story of two women, Madeleine (Miou-Miou) and Lena (Isabelle Huppert), World War II survivors who find a strong attraction to one another despite their being married to husbands. Purr Blur: Near the end of the film, Lena is looking for Madeleine and finds her […]

The Lone Ranger (2013)

The Lone Ranger (2013)

Directed by: Gore Verbinski This review contains a very slight Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The legend of the Lone Ranger (Armie Hammer) as told by an aged Tonto (Johnny Depp). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The Lone Ranger and Tonto visit a […]

Go to Town (2018)

Go to Town (2018)

Music Artist: Doja Cat Directed by: Jabari Jacobs Synopsis: A music video for the Doja Cat song featuring colorful and sexual imagery. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Doja Cat is featured with some lovely Bengal kittens who share several scenes with her. Final Mewsings: Cats steal the show no matter what’s going on around them! Many […]

These Cats Have Class (1960)

These Cats Have Class (1960)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows cats in competition at the cat show in Olympia, London. Reality Cats: Several breeds of cats are featured in this segment, starting with some Siamese kittens. Next a couple of Turkish Vans are shown. A Blue Persian is combed by one of the judges. Abyssinian kittens are mentioned as […]

Jakob the Liar (1999)

Jakob the Liar (1999)

Directed by: Peter Kassovitz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jakob (Robin Williams) is a restaurant owner in a ghetto during World War II who shares a radio report he’s heard about the Russian army advancing to keep up the hopes of his neighbors, leading to […]

The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014)

The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014)

Directed by: Alex Zamm Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A reboot incorporating several plotlines and tip-of-the-hats to the original Our Gang comedy shorts finds the Rascals trying to raise money to save Grandma’s (Doris Roberts) bakery. Featured Feline: In one segment the Gang attempts to […]