Directed by: Steven Spielberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the popular Tintin comics by Hergé. Tintin (voiced by Jamie Bell) and his faithful dog Snowy ends up on a treasure hunt, the results of which could have important consequences. Cartoon Cat: Tintin is […]
Category Archives: Family
John and Julie (1955)
by Mark Murton Director: William Fairchild Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Two Dorset children, John (Colin Gibson) and Julie (Lesley Dudley), run away to London determined to witness the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Once in London the children get separated […]
The Richest Cat in the World (1986)
Starring: Palmer Directed by: Greg Beeman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Originally shown as an installment of The Disney Sunday Movie. A dying millionaire leaves all his wealth to his cat Leo (played by cat actor Palmer), putting him in danger of reprisal by greedy, […]
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 […]
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Directed by: John Cromwell Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An American boy named Ceddie (Freddie Bartholomew) is shocked to find out he is in fact a British Earl. Kitty Cameo: When Ceddie and his mother (Dolores Costello) travel to England they stop at the cottage […]
Home Alone 3 (1997)
Directed by: Raja Gosnell Synopsis: A boy named Alex (Alex D. Linz) fights off international spies searching his neighborhood for a top-secret microchip. Kitty Cameos: Alex spies on the neighbors with a telescope. At one point he lets his pet rat Doris have a look through the lens. She sees a large ginger tabby cat […]
Mooch (1974)
Also Known As: Mooch Goes to Hollywood Directed by: Richard Erdman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this show! Synopsis: This star-studded TV special stars a dog named Mooch (played by Higgins, best known for later playing Benji) who travels to Hollywood to become a star. Cat Burglar (Scene […]
Captain Kangaroo – “Good Morning, Captain”
Original Air Date: circa mid-70’s and early 80’s Synopsis: Celebrities say “Good morning, Captain!” to Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) in the opening of his children’s program. Kitty Cameos: From 1974 through the 1980’s, a wide variety of celebrities appeared in these opening segments. Gwen Verdon and her silver tabby cat Fatrick offered one of these […]
Everything’s Jake – Behind the Scenes of The Cat From Outer Space
There is a special place in the hearts of movie lovers and cat fanciers alike for the Disney films which feature cats. True they are not as numerous as Disney dog pictures, but there are several. And among them The Cat From Outer Space rates pretty high; maybe not for its plot or kooky special […]
Tigeris Nau Nau (1967)
English Title: Tiger the Cat Directed by: Arnolds Burovs Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Latvian short film a naughty little boy is shrunk in size and becomes threatened by the very cat he teased in a clever combination of live action footage and […]