Celestine Films LLC Starring: Matthew Settle, Thomas Kretschmann Directed by: Armand Mastroianni Synopsis: John Woodson (Matthew Settle) is a schoolteacher who finds himself at loose ends after being laid off then heeds a calling when he travels to Peru in search of the truth behind a recently uncovered prophecy. Kitty Cameo: John owns a grey tabby cat named Meredith. […]
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Route 66 – “Birdcage on My Foot”
Original Air Date: October 13, 1961 Starring: Martin Milner, George Maharis, Robert Duvall Directed by: Elliot Silverstein Synopsis: Tod (Martin Milner) and Buzz (George Maharis) cross paths with a heroin addict named Arnie (Robert Duvall) who brings out very different reactions; Tod wants to help the man but Buzz responds with aversion and anger. Kitty Cameo: Near the end of […]
How the Cat and the Dog Washed the Floor (1977)
Kiev Science Film Starring: Margarita Korabelnikova Directed by: Alla Gracheva Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A cat and a dog (both voiced by Margarita Korabelnikova) realize their floor is dirty and work together to clean it and themselves. Cartoon Cat: In this Russian short a cat and a dog […]
The Spanking Age (1928)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Mary Ann Jackson, Bobby ‘Wheezer’ Hutchins Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: Mary Ann and Wheezer are treated badly by their stepmother who dotes on her own daughter (Jean Darling) so they decide to throw a party for the Gang while she is away. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Several scenes in this short feature a […]
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Touchstone Pictures Starring: Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey Also Starring: Trapper Directed by: Andy Tennant Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: New York fashion designer Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) is scheduled to marry Andrew (Patrick Dempsey), the mayor’s son, but has to make a trip back to her […]
Mr. Deeds (2002)
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder Directed by: Steven Brill Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A remake of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Longfellow Deeds (Adam Sandler) inherits a company worth billions and travels to New York naively thinking the people there will be as honest […]
Fun on Mars (1971)
San Francisco Art Institute Directed by: Sally Cruikshank Synopsis: The second short film by noted animator Sally Cruikshank. A tourist couple spend some entertaining time with duck-like Martians. Purr Blur: In one very quick frames a Martian is seen riding on the back of a cat. Final Mewsings: Cats like to have fun, too. Relevant Links: To discuss […]
Star Kid (1997)
JLT Productions Starring: Joseph Mazzello, Corinne Bohrer Directed by: Manny Coto Synopsis: Spencer (Joseph Mazzello) is a soft-spoken seventh grader whose life changes when he finds an alien cyborsuit designed for battle. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Spencer, who is inside the cyborsuit, is at the fair and they have to leave in a hurry after some unintended destruction. […]
Sudden Fear (1952)
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Joan Crawford, Jack Palance Directed by: David Miller Synopsis: Heiress and playwright Myra Hudson (Joan Crawford) thinks she has married the perfect man in actor Lester Blaine (Jack Palance) until she realizes that he has other plans for her. Kitty Carnage Warning! Near the end of the film Myra is hiding from Lester in a […]
Animals – “Cats”
Original Air Date: February 19, 2016 Starring: Phil Matarese, Mike Luciano, Eric André Directed by: Wes Archer, Mike Luciano, Phil Matarese Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Two pampered cats allow an alley cat into their home; a Canada goose tries to pass himself off as a swan. Cartoon Cats: The episode […]