The French Dispatch (2021)

The French Dispatch (2021)

Directed by: Wes Anderson Synopsis: A collection of stories are presented taken from a publication called The French Dispatch, a magazine started by a American midwestern editor living in the French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. Purr Blur: Near the beginning of the film a waiter is carrying a tray full of various items up to the […]

Hell Of The Living Dead (1980)

Hell Of The Living Dead (1980)

by Mark Murton Italian Title: L’inferno dei Morti Viventi Also Known As: Virus; Night of the Zombies Director: Bruno Mattei Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film. Synopsis: After an experiment has gone wrong, a virus that turns people into zombies spreads throughout New Guinea while a female […]

Turning Red (2022)

Turning Red (2022)

by Linda Kay Directed by: Domee Shi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Meilin (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) has enough troubles turning thirteen without finding out that any release of strong emotions turns her into a giant red panda. Cartoon Cats: In one scene Meilin’s mother […]

Contagious (1997)

Contagious (1997)

Directed by: Joe Napolitano Synopsis: An outbreak of cholera has medical professionals scrambling to prevent an epidemic in this made-for-TV movie. Purr Blurs: In one scene a limousine carrying a drug kingpin and his underlings is driving down a rural road. A brown tabby cat and a tuxedo cat are walking along the side of […]

The Best Intentions (1992)

The Best Intentions (1992)

Original Title: Den goda viljan Directed by: Bille August Synopsis: Written by Ingmar Bergman, this film tells the story of his parents Henrik (Samuel Fröler) and Anna (Pernilla August). Purr Blur: In one scene the family gathers for a photo. One of the women has a tabby cat on her lap. Final Mewsings: Cats are […]

Luxury Cats’ Home (1958)

Luxury Cats’ Home (1958)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage of a cat hotel in Holyport, Berkshire, England. Reality Cats: Two little girls carry a large brown tabby cat to the hotel. The narrator explains the home, run by Mrs. Mollie Turney, is a place where people leave their pet cats when they go away for a short time, and […]

The Cat Who Drank and Used Too Much (1987)

The Cat Who Drank and Used Too Much (1987)

Also Known As: Pat the Cat Directed by: Timothy Armstrong Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Pat the cat struggles with substance addiction. Featured Feline: According to the narrator, actress Julie Harris, Pat is a brown tabby cat who lives down the street and is different. […]

The Stork’s Holiday (1943)

The Stork’s Holiday (1943)

Directed by: George Gordon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After several close calls, the Stork (voiced by Pinto Colvig) decides he’s not going to deliver any more babies during the duration of World War II. Cartoon Kittens: The opening placard includes the Stork and a […]

Glorious Devon in the 50’s (circa 1950’s)

Glorious Devon in the 50’s (circa 1950’s)

Directed by: Jack Sheppard Synopsis: A couple (Joan Wenden and Graham Abbott) recount their holiday in Devon in this commercial travelogue for Hebble. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): After a long hike the couple recount how they stopped for some Devonshire Clotted Cream Tea and raspberries. A brown tabby cat is then shown dipping a paw […]