SharpSword Films Starring: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver Directed by: Martin Scorsese Synopsis: Set in the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan to find their missing mentor who has reportedly commited apostasy. Cat Cattle Call: In one scene, one of the priests named Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) travels to a village where he had previously preached. When […]
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The Good Wife – “Pilot”
Original Air Date: September 22, 2009 Starring: Julianna Margulies, Karin Konoval Directed by: Charles McDougall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In the pilot episode of this acclaimed series, lawyer Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) returns to work after a scandal involving her husband. Cat Cattle Call: Alicia’s first case is pro bono […]
Cat Show (1948)
British Pathé Synopsis: Unused and unissued newsreel footage of a cat show at Shepherd’s Bush, London. Reality Cats: The newsreel begins with a couple of takes of two women, Irene Ashton and Diana Morrison, looking into a basket to find some Siamese kittens. Several shots of the show cats are then seen. What’s interesting about this footage […]
Beethoven (1992)
Universal Pictures Starring: Charles Grodin, Dean Jones Directed by: Brian Levant Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A large St. Bernard named Beethoven adopts the Newton family but also catches the attention of an unscrupulous veterinarian. Kitty Cameo: As a puppy, Beethoven escapes from some dognappers who work for the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cats (1977)
Sesame Street Directed by: Bruce Cayard Synopsis: A short film created for Sesame Street by animator Bruce Cayard covers some of the basic things to know about cats. Cartoon Cats: This very cute cartoon short covers some true facts about cats in a humorous way. Many cats are shown doing cat things. And the short ends with a […]
Turkish Van Cats Learn to Swim (1960)
British Pathé Synopsis: Silent newsreel footage shows three Turkish Van cats eating and being forced to swim in tubs. Reality Cats: The unused and unissued footage shows the cats with a couple of women who seem to be demonstrating how they are “teaching” the cats to swim. While Turkish Vans are naturally good swimmers, these poor cats […]
Lady Macbeth (2016)
BBC Films Starring: Florence Pugh, Naomi Ackie Directed by: William Oldroyd Synopsis: Based on the book “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” by Nikolai Leskov. A purchased wife named Katherine (Florence Pugh) finds her married life stifling until she meets a handsome groomsman named Sebastian (Cosmo Jarvis) and dares to take drastic steps to change her fate. Cat Burglar (Scene […]
Furies (1977)
Directed by: Sara Petty Synopsis: The world of two cats is represented through a beautifully artistic prism. Cartoon Cats: This stylized animated short is truly beautiful. Set to jazz music, the two cats go about their day: preening, playing and even fighting, in an ever-changing world of colors and shapes. Winner of fourteen first place awards at international […]
Monogamish (2014)
Cargo Film Directed by: Tao Ruspoli Synopsis: A look at the history of man’s relationships poses the question of whether or not humans have ever truly been monogamous creatures. Reality Cats: The families of some of the participants are reviewed. In one of these, photos of a family with two girls and a Siamese cat are shown. Later […]
Book Club (2018)
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 […]