The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)

Gomillion Studios Starring: Helen Slater, Christian Slater Directed by: Matthew Robbins Synopsis: A girl named Billie Jean (Helen Slater) mistakenly becomes a hero outlaw and goes on the run with her brother (Christian Slater). Purr Blur: In one establishing shot outside of the mobile home where Billie Jean and her brother Binx live we see a tuxedo cat walking […]

Lion Loves Our Local (1961)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire shows zookeeper Morris Sharpe at home and at the pub with a fifteen month old lion named Simba. Reality Cat: While showing the lion in the Sharpe home, a tuxedo cat peeks in through a doorway, then beats a hasty retreat as the narrator explains, “Lions, of course, are […]

Portrait of Jennie (1948)

The Selznick Studio Starring: Joseph Cotten, Florence Bates Directed by: William Dieterle Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Artist Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) finds inspiration in a mysterious young woman named Jennie (Jennifer Jones). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In an early scene, Eben returns to his apartment building and tries […]

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Meyers (1989)

Magnum Pictures Inc. Starring: Wendy Kaplan, Tamara Glynn Directed by: Dominique Othenin-Girard Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Serial killer Michael Meyers is on the loose again, this time setting out to kill a mute girl (Danielle Harris) and those around her. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): In one scene some […]

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:    […]

Daydreams (1922)

First National Pictures Starring: Buster Keaton Directed by: Eddie Cline Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young man (Buster Keaton) goes to the city to obtain work and prove he is worthy of the girl he loves. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The first job Buster gets is at a […]

Sesame Street – “Trying and Trying Again”

Original Air Date: April 3, 1975 Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A segment about not giving up set to the song Trying and Trying Again by Joe Raposo. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The song begins with footage of a grey and white tuxedo kitten trying to climb up a […]

Next of Kin (1989)

Lorimar Film Entertainment Starring: Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson Directed by: John Irvin Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Chicago police officer Truman Gates (Patrick Swayze) finds himself reacquainted with his hillbilly roots when one brother is murdered and his other brother Briar (Liam Neeson) arrives to seek justice. Kitty […]

Limousine Machine (2012)

Music Artist: Titanic Sinclair featuring Mars Argo Synopsis: The song is performed with a myriad of images behind the band members via green screen. Kitty Cameos: Among the many images being flashed across the green screen, cats are constantly included. Seen are a tuxedo cat, a tabby and an orange and white cat. Final Mewsings: Cat videos make the […]

Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

Directed by: Charles Chaplin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Monsieur Verdoux (Charles Chaplin) is a charmer when it comes to the ladies which comes in handy with his new line of work; marrying and murdering rich women for their money. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Cats […]