Josephine and Men (1955)

Josephine and Men (1955)

Directed by: Roy Boulting Synopsis: Josephine (Glynis Johns) is a woman attracted to men who are underdogs and in need of her nurturing nature. Kitty Cameos: At the beginning of the film Josephine’s uncle (Jack Buchanan) begins to tell her story, starting with her childhood. She is seen pushing a baby pram with two cats […]

The Stepfather (2009)

The Stepfather (2009)

Directed by: Nelson McCormick Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A remake of the 1987 horror film finds a seemingly mild-mannered David Harris (Dylan Walsh) moving in with Susan Harding (Sela Ward) and her kids who don’t realize he has a murderous past. Cat Burglars (Scene […]

Dreams Are Real (2013)

Dreams Are Real (2013)

Music Artist: Ryan Barger and Katie Akana Starring: Hank and Buster Directed by: Ryan Barger and Katie Akana Synopsis: A couple of cats fall asleep and have some amazing dreams. Featured Felines: Hank and Buster fall asleep in their pad. They go through a series of surreal dreams. For instance, one is a flower while […]

Animal Sanctuary (1956)

Animal Sanctuary (1956)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage of cats, dogs and horses at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Dorset, England Reality Cats: This newsreel includes wonderful footage of some of the 84 cats fed and cared for at the sanctuary. The sanctuary was founded in 1939 by the late Duchess of Hamilton during World War II as […]

Box Office Draw (1945)

Box Office Draw (1945)

British Pathé Synopsis: Wonderful newsreel footage of actor James Mason and his wife Pamela Kellino at home in Hertfordshire, England. Reality Cats: James Mason is coming home from working at the studio and joins Pamela in feeding their geese. As they head out to feed the birds, they are followed by one of their cats, […]

Big Man Japan (2007)

Big Man Japan (2007)

Original Title: Dai-Nihonjin Directed by: Hitoshi Matsumoto Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: This mockumentary follows Masaru Daisatô (Hitoshi Matsumoto), a middle-aged man leading a disconnected life from surrounding Tokyo, who also happens to be Big Man, the last of a long line of monster fighters. […]

Chino’s Tale (1978)

Chino’s Tale (1978)

Directed by: Robert Deubel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on a short story by Mary Stolz. An elderly woman named Miss Mixter (Geraldine Page) raises an abandoned kitten and then supports him when he faces challenges as an older cat. Featured Feline: The cat, […]

Flushed Away (2006)

Flushed Away (2006)

Directed by: David Bowers and Sam Fell Synopsis: Roddy the rat (voiced by Hugh Jackman), the pampered pet of a rich girl, is flushed down the toilet by an intruding street rat named Sid (Shane Richie). Purr Blurs: During a frog’s back story, a photograph of several Royal pets include two Siamese cats and a […]

How I Live Now (2013)

How I Live Now (2013)

Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) is a troubled American girl who comes to stay with her British cousins on their farm when a massive war breaks out. Kitty Cameos: The farmhouse includes several cats seen in the first […]

Kitten and Chicks (1937)

Kitten and Chicks (1937)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage of white kittens hanging out with baby chicks. Reality Cats: The description above really says it all. The first kitten is sitting in a top hat with a chick on the brim. Next two kittens sit with two chicks. And two chicks watch a kitten drink some milk. Oddly, there […]