English Title: Toto the Hero Iblis Films Starring: Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet Directed by: Jaco Van Dormael Synopsis: Thomas (Michel Bouquet) is an old man bitter about his life which he feels was stolen by Alfred (Peter Böhlke), the neighbor boy who was born on the same day. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film Thomas is remembering his […]
English Title: 1900 Produzioni Europee Associate (PEA) Starring: Donald Sutherland, Robert De Niro, Gerard Depardieu Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Bertolucci’s sprawling epic about the lives of the owners and workers on an Italian farm from the turn of the century through World War […]
Original Air Date: September 25, 2017 Starring: Freddie Highmore Directed by: Seth Gordon Synopsis: In the pilot of this series, a hospital considers adding a young doctor named Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), who happens to have autism and savant syndrome, to their surgical staff. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode Dr. Murphy is seen getting ready in the […]
Music Artist: Saara Aalto Synopsis: The music video for Eurovision contender Saara Aalto’s song Queens. Kitty Cameos: Two cats make appearances in this video; a lovely lush white long-haired cat and a beautiful sleek gray Sphynx cat. Final Mewsings: Cats would win Eurovision if they were allowed to enter. Many thank to The Horror Cats for letting us know […]
British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows the residents and workers at the Southern Railway Children’s Home. Reality Cat: In one scene the superintendent of the home, George “Dad” Evershed, is shown holding a cat as he sits on the grass with two boys. According to information provided by British Pathé, the cat’s name was Puff. Final Mewsings: Cats […]
Fine Line Features Starring: Piper Laurie, Nell Carter Directed by: Charles Matthau Synopsis: Based on the novel by Truman Capote. After the death of his parents, a young boy named Collin Fenwick (Edward Furlong) goes to live with his aunts, who are radically different from each other, and learns about life and love. Kitty Cameos: Collin’s Aunt Dolly (Piper […]
Nimbus Film Productions Starring: Paul Dano, Brian Cox Directed by: Dagur Kári Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young homeless man named Lucas (Paul Dano) and an unhealthy elderly bar owner named Jacques (Brian Cox) form an unlikely friendship. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the very beginning of the […]
Warner Brothers / Seven Arts Starring: George Segal, Jack Warden Directed by: Sidney Lumet Synopsis: A group of New York writers share a strange road trip around the city as they try to attend the funeral of one of their group who has died suddenly at age 41. Purr Blur: In an establishing shot outside the apartment of Barnet […]
New Line Cinema Starring: Thomas Ian Griffith, James Earl Jones Directed by: Jon Hess Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Terry McCain (Thomas Ian Griffith) is a cop whose known for violently going over the top with suspects, a fact that is used against him when a drug deal […]
Original Air Date: November 6, 1992 Starring: Bob Newhart, Carlene Watkins Directed by: Michael Zinberg Synopsis: Bob (Newhart) hosts a poker game at his house for his buddies, one of whom has just split from his wife, but Kaye (Carlene Watkins) is shocked when the man comes on to her. Featured Feline: In a classic opening segment, Bob is seen […]