The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

Directed by: Michael Curtiz Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Depiction of the on-again, off-again relationship between Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) and Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex (Errol Flynn). Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Near the end of the film Elizabeth announces Essex a traitor […]

Struggle for Individuality – Children Grow Up (Date Unknown)

Struggle for Individuality – Children Grow Up (Date Unknown)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A silent examination of how children growing up with differing disciplines affects their adult years. Featured Feline: Only the first reel of this film exists but it features a rather prominent white kitten with black markings. Two mothers, each with […]

Young Einstein (1988)

Young Einstein (1988)

Directed by: Yahoo Serious This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The story of young Albert Einstein (Yahoo Serious), the son of a Tasmanian apple farmer whose inventions and theories are destined to change the world. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): […]

The Exciting World of Stevens Fabric (1962)

The Exciting World of Stevens Fabric (1962)

Directed by: Bill Neff Synopsis: An industrial film showing the many uses of Stevens Fabric in everyday life. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one setup a tiny tabby kitten is seen lying on a bed. Then a baby comes along and tries to grab for the kitten, who makes a hasty retreat over the edge. […]

A Girl’s Own Story (1986)

A Girl’s Own Story (1986)

Directed by: Jane Campion Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A short film which looks at the lives of three teenage girls growing up in the 1960’s. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): One girl named Gloria (Marina Knight) is petting some kittens while talking with her brother […]

Natural Thing (2012)

Natural Thing (2012)

Music Artist: Nobody Beats the DrumDirected by: Johan Rijpma Synopsis: A group of cats, dogs and a ferret find themselves in a box with a red dot. Featured Felines: The setting for this music video couldn’t be more simple; a big white box. Inside a number of cats, a couple of dogs and a ferret […]

Boccaccio ’70 (1962)

Boccaccio ’70 (1962)

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, Mario Monicelli, Luchino Visconti This review contains a mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A collection of four short films inspired by Boccaccio’s novellas center on the varied relationships between males and females. Cat Burglars […]

Toyland (1932)

Toyland (1932)

Directed by: Frank Moser Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Santa Claus delivers presents to a house full of baby animals in this Terrytoons short. Cartoon Cats: A parade of Mother Goose inspired characters comes down the chimney, including Puss in Boots. A little dog rushes […]

Santa and the Three Bears (1970)

Santa and the Three Bears (1970)

Original Air Date: November 7, 1970Directed by: Tony Benedict, Barry Mahon Synopsis: Two bear cubs learn about Santa from a park ranger and decide not to hibernate so they can experience Christmas for themselves. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In the original television presentation there were live action opening and closing segments which featured Hal Smith […]

Funny People (2009)

Funny People (2009)

Directed by: Judd Apatow Synopsis: Comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns he is dying and takes a struggling comedian named Ira (Seth Rogen) under his wing. Kitty Cameos: Ira is watching a video made by another comedian named Leo Koenig (Jonah Hill) which features footage of kittens and Leo acting like a cat. Ira is […]