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 […]
Category Archives: Breed
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 […]
Stray Cat Village off Naples (circa 1950’s)
British Pathé Synopsis: Unused and unissued newsreel footage shows a “village” of stray cats. Reality Cats: The cat sanctuary was reportedly run by Mrs. Sidro Fornaro who is seen tending to the cats in this footage. Several of the cats are wearing little bibs as they eat. The final clips are of a Siamese cat wearing a […]
Proof (1991)
House & Moorhouse Films Starring: Russell Crowe, Hugo Weaving Directed by: Jocelyn Moorhouse Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Martin (Hugo Weaving) is a blind photographer with trust issues who befriends restaurant worker Andy (Russell Crowe) causing jealousy for Martin’s possessive housekeeper (Geneviève Picot). Featured Feline: As Andy is taking […]
That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Autumn Rose Productions Starring: Dick Miller, Lainie Miller Directed by: Elijah Drenner Synopsis: A loving look at the life and career of prolific character actor Dick Miller. Purr Blur: At the end of the film there is a very quick piece of home movie footage showing Dick with a Siamese kitten. Final Mewsings: Cats love Dick Miller. Then again, who […]