Directed by: Al Christie Synopsis: Mrs. Newlywed faces the daunting prospect of preparing a last minute meal for her husband’s friends but is helped by three musical men who extoll to her the virtues of pork through song and cooking lessons. Purr Blur: When the meal is prepared the doorbell rings and Mrs. Newlywed rushes […]
Directed by: Dave Unwin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the books by Raymond Briggs. Father Christmas (voiced by Mel Smith) enjoys a holiday then gets back to work preparing for the 24th of December. Cartoon Cats: At home Father Christmas lives with his […]
Directed by: Layla Holzer Synopsis: A short film utilizing shadow puppets to tell the story of the Jólakötturinn or Christmas Cat of Icelandic legend. Shadow Cat: The legend of The Christmas Cat is explained that any child not receiving new clothes will become its next meal. A poor family finds itself targeted by The Christmas […]
British Pathé Synopsis: Silent newsreel footage of an adorable kitten and some lion cubs in this Eve’s Film Review entry (newsreel shorts aimed at a female audience.) Reality Cat: A kitten in a high chair is illustrated in the opening title card. A caption states “When they grow up Eve may be tempted to throw […]
Directed by: C.C. Burr This review contains a mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Torchy (Ray Cooke) is an all-American office boy who is in love with the boss’ daughter, Vee Ellins (Marion Shockley). Vee’s Aunt Zenobia (Dot Farley) plans a cat show […]
Synopsis: A compilation of fascinating films showcasing slow motion, microscopic and telescopic photography, time-lapse and other methods used to expose what it normally impossible to see, brought to you by the Shell Oil Company! Kitty Cameos: A couple of early experiments in capturing motion through a series of photographs using cats is showcased at the […]
Directed by: Izzy Sparber Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: On Frightday the 13th all the ghosts rush out to scare people, but Casper (voiced by Alan Shay) befriends a black kitten instead and tries to help him find good luck. Cartoon Cats: A man is […]
Music Artist: Michael Jackson Directed by: Colin Chilvers Synopsis: A music video for the Michael Jackson song takes place in a speakeasy-style club where Michael and the patrons show off some impressive dance moves. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): As Michael first enters the club, a woman is holding a black cat. The cat shows up […]
Directed by: Herk Harvey Synopsis: A film which points out potential hazards for young trick or treaters on Halloween night. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): One piece of advice is to make sure costumes do not drape too long so children can trip over them. As a mother hems the bottom of a little girl’s witch […]
Directed by: Tim Burton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Young Victor Frankenstein (Barret Oliver) is distraught after losing his beloved pet dog Sparky and sets out to resurrect him. Cat Cartoon: Shots of a pet cemetery are included in the opening credits, including one which […]