British Pathé Synopsis: A silent newsreel clip supposedly showing near-sighted cats being fitted with glasses. Reality Cats: It’s amazing to think that in the 1930’s someone was actually concerned with the problem of near-sighted cats. But at least one optician was purportedly devoting himself to the cause. He first examines the tabby cat’s eyes. Then he fits […]
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When a Man Loves (1927)
Warner Bros. Starring: John Barrymore, Dolores Costello, Warner Oland Directed by: Alan Crosland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Chevalier Fabien des Grieux (John Barrymore) has foregone his title to study to be a priest but his plans change when he sets eyes on the beautiful Manon Lescaut (Dolores […]
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews Directed by: Garry Marshall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Princess Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) returns to Genovia before her 21st birthday when she is due to take over for Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) only to find out she must marry […]
Johnny Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1944)
King Brothers Productions Starring: Simone Simon, Chester Clute, Minna Gombell Directed by: Joe May Synopsis: Kathie Aumont (Simone Simon) arrives in New York to take on a wartime job and ends up subletting an apartment from a man who forgets to tell her he has also handed out keys to all of his guy pals. Purr Blur: There is […]
Jazz Heaven (1929)
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Sally O’Neil, Johnny Mack Brown, Clyde Cook Directed by: Melville W. Brown Synopsis: Barry Holmes (Johnny Mack Brown) is a struggling songwriter who is fortunate to meet his neighbor, singer Ruth Morgan (Sally O’Neil) who happens to be working for a song publishing company. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The first scene of the film shows […]
House, M.D. – “Here Kitty”
Original Air Date: March 16, 2009 Starring: Hugh Laurie, Judy Greer Directed by: Juan J. Campanella Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: House (Hugh Laurie) is skeptical when a nursing home nurse displays strange symptoms and states she’s going to die because the home’s resident cat can predict death. Featured Feline: The […]
Majo no takkyûbin (1989)
English Title: Kiki’s Delivery Service Studio Ghibli Starring: Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Kiki (voiced by Minami Takayama) is a young witch setting out for her one-year training period in a new town where she hopes to hone her special talent, […]
‘Fraidy Cat (1951)
Columbia Pictures Starring: Joe Besser, Jim Hawthorne Directed by: Jules White Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joe (Joe Besser) and his friend Hawthorne (Jim Hawthorne) are security men hired to protect an antique store from theft by, what else, a gorilla. Kitty Cameo: When the pair arrive at the […]
Deja Vu (2006)
Touchstone Pictures Starring: Denzel Washington, Paula Patton Directed by: Tony Scott Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A.T.F. agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) links a terrorist bombing of a New Orleans ferry with the murder of a woman and works with a secret government group who may have the […]
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Caroline Goodall Directed by: Garry Marshall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is an awkward, nerdy 16 year old girl who goes through major changes when she finds out she is the heir apparent to the throne […]