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 […]

La mala ordina (1972)

La mala ordina (1972)

English Titles: The Italian Connection; ManhuntDirected by: Fernando Di Leo This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A Milan pimp named Luca Canali (Mario Adorf) is pursued by two American hit men (Henry Silva, Woody Strode) posing as mobsters. Cat […]

The Beach Bum (2019)

The Beach Bum (2019)

Directed by: Harmony Korine Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Moondog (Matthew McConaughey) is a poet, stoner and rebel living life his own way in the Florida Keys. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film Moondog comes across a tiny white kitten which […]

Pink Komkommer (1991)

Pink Komkommer (1991)

Directed by: Marv Newland This review contains images that may not be safe for work! Kitty Carnage Warning! This short contains cartoon violence against a cat! Synopsis: A compilation of short animated segments tied together by the same soundtrack and a decidedly adult-oriented theme. Purr Blurs: This is one of those interesting collaborations pulled together […]

Phenomenon (1996)

Phenomenon (1996)

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub Synopsis: George Malley (John Travolta) is a common man who witnesses a bright light in the sky and comes away from it with extraordinary abilities. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Under the opening credits, a tiny tabby kitten is standing on an old tire in the morning sunshine. Final Mewsings: A kitten […]