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 […]
Category Archives: Tabby
The First Grader (2010)
BBC Films Starring: Oliver Litondo, Naomie Harris Directed by: Justin Chadwick Synopsis: The inspirational true story of Kimani Ng’ang’a Maruge (Oliver Litondo) an 84 year old Kenyan who wishes to learn to read, seeking to join a first grade class taught by Jane Obinchu (Naomi Harris). Kitty Cameos: Maruge shares his home with a young ginger tabby cat who […]
Adventures of Superman – “Olsen’s Millions”
Original Air Date: June 4, 1955 Starring: George Reeves, Jack Larson, Elizabeth Patterson Directed by: George Blair Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: After Jimmy Olsen (Jack Larson) calls on Superman (George Reeves) to help save a kitten that has been locked in a safe, the kitten’s owner is so grateful […]
Seether (2009)
Music Artist: Veruca Salt Synopsis: The official video for Veruca Salt’s song Seether. Cat Cattle Call: Throughout the videos numerous cats are seen in and around a shelter where the band is assembled. The segments with the cats were filmed at the Tree House Humane Society in Chicago. Final Mewsings: Cats make music videos even better! Relevant Links: […]
The Ernie Kovacs Show (1962)
Original Air Date: January 23, 1962 Starring: Ernie Kovacs Directed by: Joe Behar, Ernie Kovacs Synopsis: The pioneer of television comedy and special effects presents a series of skits and gags in his own inimitable style. Featured Feline: In one segment a more serious piece is offered, artistically set to Béla Bartók’s piece Concerto for Orchestra. The setting is a […]
The Harvey Girls (1946)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Judy Garland, Marjorie Main Directed by: George Sidney Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A train full of beautiful women arrive in a small western town to work as waitresses at a Harvey House restaurant franchise. Kitty Cameo: In one scene a woman named Sonora Cassidy (Marjorie […]
Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy Directed by: George Marshall, Ray McCarey Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Laurel and Hardy serve as soldiers in World War I where a friend of theirs is killed. They then take it upon themselves to care for the man’s baby […]
Dozhdlivaya istoriya (1988)
English Title: A Rainy Story Soyuzmultfilm Directed by: Tayana Mititello Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A beautiful Russian animated short about a baker and her cat and some extraordinary events which take place on a rainy day, all told without words. Cartoon Cat: The gray, white and black tabby […]
Chamber of Horrors (1966)
Warner Bros. Starring: Patrick O’Neal, Wayne Rogers Directed by: Hy Averback Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A seriously demented killer named Cravatte (Patrick O’Neal) is on the loose with an obsession for women in wedding dresses. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the film a tabby cat is sitting […]
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger Directed by: Mark Waters Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The Grace family moves into the dilapidated mansion belonging to a relative where the children soon discover a secret world surrounds them. Kitty Cameo: The children consist of an older sister named Mallory […]