Cats’ Home (1952)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a houseful of cats in Thornton Heath. We also see a cat from Wimbledon with its own “elevator”. Reality Cats: The first home visited is that of the Morley sisters in Thornton Heath who take in and feed cats. This is in appreciation of one cat’s meowing warning them about an […]

Witness (1985)

Paramount Pictures Starring: Harrison Ford, Lukas Haas Directed by: Peter Weir Synopsis: Police detective John Book (Harrison Ford) goes undercover with the Amish to protect a boy named Samuel (Lukas Haas), the only eyewitness to a brutal murder. Kitty Cameos: In one scene, Samuel shows John the grain silo. He then picks up a tabby kitten with white paws […]

Pete’s Dragon (1977)

Walt Disney Productions Starring: Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy Directed by: Don Chaffey Synopsis: Pete (Sean Marshall) is an orphan boy who is trying to escape his abusive adoptive parents by hiding in a small New England town with his friend, a dragon named Elliott. Kitty Cameo: Near the beginning of the film Pete walks into town with Elliott, who […]

Going in Style (2017)

New Line Cinema Starring: Michael Caine, John Ortiz Directed by: Zach Braff Synopsis: Clever update of the original comedy heist film. Three pensioners (Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin) become tired of being robbed of their well-earned money and decide to rob a bank. Purr Blur: The trio enlist the aid of a veteran criminal named Jesus (John Ortiz) […]

Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)

TriStar Pictures Starring: Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers Directed by: Sam Firstenberg Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of breakdancing street kids try to prevent a developer from tearing down their recreation center. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Ozone (Adolfo Quinones) and Turbo (Michael Chambers) are invited to the […]

Petticoat Junction – “The Little Train Robbery”

Original Air Date: November 19, 1963 Starring: John Wilder, Jimmy Hawkins Directed by: Sherman Marks Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Two young men named Arthur Gilroy (John Wilder) and Lowell Rightmeyer (Jimmy Hawkins) arrive at the Shady Rest with the idea of robbing the train. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): After having […]

You Ha Ha Ha (2013)

Music Artist: Charli XCX Synopsis: A group of dangerous beauties prepare an arsenal of lipstick bullets. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the video a white Persian cat is seen. Charli XCX picks up the cat and carries it toward the camera. The cat is not seen again. Final Mewsings: Cats shouldn’t play second fiddle to lipstick and bullets. […]

Tibs (2012)

Polished Shoe / Telescope Starring: Priscilla Gray Also Starring:  Millie Directed by: Sam Huntley Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A cat hunts for approval from his owner, literally, but takes things a little too far. Kitty Cameo: Tibs is a beautiful female Bengal tabby cat who is owned by […]

Spring (2014)

Rustic Films Starring: Lou Taylor Pucci, Nadia Hilker Directed by: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An American named Evan (Lou Taylor Hilker) is traveling in Italy when he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Louise (Nadia Hilker) who is not all that she […]

Who Was That Lady? (1960)

Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Tony Curtis, Dean Martin Directed by: George Sidney Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A wild romp in which University Professor David Wilson (Tony Curtis) is convinced by his friend Michael Haney (Dean Martin) to pose as an FBI agent to get off the hook […]