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 […]

Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998)

Warner Bros. Family Entertainment Starring: Justin Cooper, Jacqueline Steiger Also Starring:  Raleigh Directed by: Charles T. Kanganis Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The comic strip character again comes to life as Dennis (Justin Cooper) continues to cause grief to his neighbor Mr. Wilson (Don Rickles). Featured Feline: Dennis’ nemesis, […]

Dennis the Menace (1993)

Warner Bros. Starring: Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble Directed by: Nick Castle Synopsis: The comic strip character is resurrected as a live action film as Dennis Mitchell (Mason Gamble) causes grief for his put-upon neighbor Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau). Purr Blurs: At the beginning of the film Mr. Wilson goes outside to get the newspaper and hears Dennis coming down […]

Hello, My Name is Doris (2015)

Red Crown Productions Starring: Sally Field, Max Greenfield Also Starring:  Frosty Directed by: Michael Showalter Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Doris Miller (Sally Field) is a sixty-something year old office worker who falls for a new manager who is notably younger than herself. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of […]

Mary Kills People – “Bloody Mary”

Original Air Date: April 23, 2017 Starring: Caroline Dhavernas, Richard Short Also Starring:  Grace Directed by: Holly Dale Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mary Harris (Caroline Dhavernas) and her assistant Des (Richard Short) come close to having their sideline of offering euthanasia to terminally ill people found out when Mary’s […]

He Poses for His Portrait (1913)

Eclair American Directed by: Émile Cohl Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The only surviving entry into The Newlyweds animated films based on the comic strip by George McManus. The Newlyweds decide to have a portrait done of their Baby Snookums but the baby drives the painter half […]