Book Club (2018)

Book Club poster

Apartment Story
Starring:
 Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton
Directed by: Bill Holderman

Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: A group of woman in their late 60’s decide to spice up their monthly book club meetings by reading the 50 Shades of Gray Trilogy.

Featured Feline: One member of the club is Federal Judge Sharon Myers (Candice Bergen) who is also a divorcee. As the introductory segment explains, when her marriage ended she bought a cat. A photo of the white Persian cat as a kitten is shown.

Book Club - photo of white Persian kitten Ginsburg

The cat, whose name is Ginsburg (presumably named for Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg) is seen several times throughout the film, including when Sharon starts reading the first book.

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg sitting on Sharon's lap while she reads 50 Shades of Gray

In one scene Sharon takes Ginsburg to the vet (Ravi Kapoor). There is some confusion when Sharon starts talking about her own maladies instead of the cat’s.

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg being lifted by vet

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg being petted by vet

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg on veterinarian Ravi Kapoor table with Sharon Candice Bergen

Later Sharon tries to entice Ginsburg to go outside but the cat stays put. This corresponds with Sharon’s lack of recent dating, which she changes when she signs up at a singles website.

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg lying next to doorway

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg lying next to doorway with Sharon Candice Bergen

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg lying next to doorway

As Sharon starts dating again, Ginsburg seems more willing to go outside.

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg jumping down from shelf

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg scurrying to door

Late in the film Sharon is seen picking up a lethargic Ginsburg and holding her. There’s really no explanation given for the cat’s behavior, except for the fact that Sharon has pulled away from the dating scene again.

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg lying on pillow

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg being picked up by Sharon Candice Bergen

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg held by Sharon

In the end Sharon decides to reconnect with one of her computer dates and Ginsburg seems more perky.

Book Club - white Persian cat Ginsburg sitting on chair

Final Mewsings: Cats can sense our moods!


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