Big Trouble (2002)

Touchstone Pictures Starring: Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Jason Lee Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld Synopsis: Based on the novel by humorist Dave Barry.  A varied group of people have their lives cross in Miami, Florida, in bizarre ways. Kitty Cameo: One of the characters in this ensemble film is Puggy (Jason Lee), a homeless drifter who loves Fritos.  In one […]

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – “$35K O.B.O.”

Original Air Date: March 29, 2001 Starring: George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle Directed by: Roy H. Wagner Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: When a couple are murdered for no apparent reason, the investigating team try to piece together what happened after finding another murder victim in their stolen car. Kitty Cameo: Orange […]

Are You Lost in the World Like Me? (2016)

Music Artist: Moby & The Void Pacific Choir Directed by:  Steve Cutts Synopsis: This poignant music video uses old-fashioned Fleischer-style animation to point out the pitfalls of a society obsessed with technology. Cartoon Cats: There are several characters living among the humans which are cartoonishly catlike and also harken back to the Fleischer days. Purr Blur: There is one […]

The Cat and the Mouse (1934)

British Pathé Synopsis: Subtitled “Our Version”, this silent newsreel clip shows a long-haired cat and a rat supposedly hanging out together. Reality Cat: The title card reads “Just two four-legged friends – who might have been enemies … but what an example to the League!” We assume they mean the League of Nations. In truth it’s just […]

Jeepers Creepers (2001)

United Artists Starring: Justin Long, Gina Philips, Eileen Brennan Directed by: Victor Salva Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: College students and siblings Darry (Justin Long) and Trish (Gina Philips) are heading home on a remote stretch of Florida highway when they find themselves the target of a bizarre […]

Romancing the Stone (1984)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) is a romance / adventure novelist whose humdrum life suddenly becomes like one of the plots of her books when she has to […]

Wild Hogs (2007)

Touchstone Pictures Starring: Tim Allen, John Travolta, William H. Macy Directed by: Walt Becker Synopsis: A group of recreational middle-aged motorcycle enthusiasts decide to take a road trip to reclaim their freedom, leading to a zany series of misadventures. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the film we are introduced to the four main characters in separate vignettes.  Dudley […]

Because I Said So (2007)

Universal Pictures Starring: Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore Directed by: Michael Lehmann Synopsis: Daphne Wilder (Diane Keaton) is a meddling mother who takes a hands-on approach in helping find just the right husband for her daughter Milly (Mandy Moore). Purr Blurs: At the beginning of the film various clips from home movies are shown with mothers and their daughters together. […]

Miss Meadows (2014)

Entertainment One Films Starring: Katie Holmes, James Badge Dale Directed by: Karen Leigh Hopkins Synopsis: Miss Mary Meadows (Katie Holmes) is a prim and proper substitute teacher who loves caring for her students and her garden. Oh, and taking care of criminals by killing them. Kitty Cameo: At the very end of the film there is a quick shot […]

The Innocents (1961)

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Deborah Kerr, Megs Jenkins Directed by: Jack Clayton Synopsis: Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr) takes on her first job of governess for two lonely children in an isolated mansion which she comes to believe is haunted by an evil presence. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Miss Giddens goes to the private room of the […]