Flushed Away (2006)

Flushed Away (2006)

Directed by: David Bowers and Sam Fell Synopsis: Roddy the rat (voiced by Hugh Jackman), the pampered pet of a rich girl, is flushed down the toilet by an intruding street rat named Sid (Shane Richie). Purr Blurs: During a frog’s back story, a photograph of several Royal pets include two Siamese cats and a […]

Hart to Hart – “With This Hart, I Thee Wed”

Hart to Hart – “With This Hart, I Thee Wed”

Original Air Date: October 12, 1982 Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Jennifer (Stephanie Powers) is thrilled to host her Aunt Renee’s (Eva Gabor) wedding, that is until the groom drops dead after eating the poisoned cake. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Renee’s intended […]

The Humbling (2014)

The Humbling (2014)

Directed by: Barry Levinson This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Simon Axler (Al Pacino) is an aging actor who suffers a breakdown brought on by encroaching dementia. After returning home from an institution, he begins an affair with a […]

New American Fashions for Pets (1949)

New American Fashions for Pets (1949)

Gaumont British News Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows the latest fashions from America for women, cats and dogs. Reality Cats: After the segment showing off women’s fashions, the narrator explains that all this talk about fur is rather looked down on by those who wear their own fur coats and attend their own fashion shows, too. […]

Deep Space (1988)

Deep Space (1988)

Directed by: Fred Olen Ray Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An American satellite containing a biological weapon crashes, releasing a deadly, slimy monster. Kitty Cameo: In one scene a security guard (Jerome Larocca) is patrolling a warehouse. He says, “I know you’re in here!” and […]

Siamese Cat Show in London (1948)

Siamese Cat Show in London (1948)

British PathĂ© Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows numerous Siamese cats on display at the Siamese Cat Club exhibition at Shepherd’s Bush. Reality Cats: Numerous Siamese cats are shown throughout this newsreel segment, including one cat in a basket. Another basket is opened to reveal numerous Siamese kittens. The exhibition hall is then filmed. There follows numerous […]

Call Me Kat – “Plus One”

Call Me Kat – “Plus One”

Original Air Date: January 3, 2021 Starring: Piper Directed by: Beth McCarthy-Miller Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Based on the British sitcom Miranda. After the death of her father, Kat (Mayim Bialik) opens a Cat CafĂ© which only befuddles her matchmaking mother Sheila (Swoosie Kurtz). Cat […]

Peer Gynt (1941)

Peer Gynt (1941)

Directed by: David Bradley Synopsis: A 16mm silent production of the Ibsen play about the ne’re-do-well anti-hero. Kitty Cameo: Peer Gynt (Charlton Heston in his film debut) visits his ailing mother (Betty Hanisee). She tells him she is dying but he doesn’t want to face reality. He tries to take her mind off dark things […]

A Thousand Kisses Deep (2011)

A Thousand Kisses Deep (2011)

Directed by: Dana Lustig Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A woman named Mia (Jodie Whittaker) finds herself traveling to her past to face dark issues that could lead her to a tragic end if she doesn’t correct them. Featured Feline: Mia owns an silver British […]