Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)

Warner Bros. Starring: Paul Geoffrey, Cheryl Campbell Directed by: Hugh Hudson Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Film adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel in which the descendent of an English lord is raised by apes. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film, Lord John Clayton (Paul Geoffrey) […]

Book Club (2018)

Apartment Story Starring: Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton Directed by: Bill Holderman Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of woman in their late 60’s decide to spice up their monthly book club meetings by reading the 50 Shades of Gray Trilogy. Featured Feline: One member of the club is […]

Adventures of Superman – “Olsen’s Millions”

Original Air Date: June 4, 1955 Starring: George Reeves, Jack Larson, Elizabeth Patterson Directed by: George Blair Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: After Jimmy Olsen (Jack Larson) calls on Superman (George Reeves) to help save a kitten that has been locked in a safe, the kitten’s owner is so grateful […]

Seether (2009)

Music Artist: Veruca Salt Synopsis: The official video for Veruca Salt’s song Seether. Cat Cattle Call: Throughout the videos numerous cats are seen in and around a shelter where the band is assembled. The segments with the cats were filmed at the Tree House Humane Society in Chicago. Final Mewsings: Cats make music videos even better! Relevant Links:    […]

Stray Cat Village off Naples (circa 1950’s)

British Pathé Synopsis: Unused and unissued newsreel footage shows a “village” of stray cats. Reality Cats: The cat sanctuary was reportedly run by Mrs. Sidro Fornaro who is seen tending to the cats in this footage. Several of the cats are wearing little bibs as they eat. The final clips are of a Siamese cat wearing a […]

La macchina ammazzacattivi (1952)

English Title: The Machine That Kills Bad People Tevere Film Starring: Gennaro Pisano Directed by: Roberto Rossellini Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Celestino Esposito (Gennaro Pisano) is a photographer who is given a special camera by a demon which has the ability to snuff out the life of people […]

Proof (1991)

House & Moorhouse Films Starring: Russell Crowe, Hugo Weaving Directed by: Jocelyn Moorhouse Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Martin (Hugo Weaving) is a blind photographer with trust issues who befriends restaurant worker Andy (Russell Crowe) causing jealousy for Martin’s possessive housekeeper (Geneviève Picot). Featured Feline: As Andy is taking […]

That Guy Dick Miller (2014)

Autumn Rose Productions Starring: Dick Miller, Lainie Miller Directed by: Elijah Drenner Synopsis: A loving look at the life and career of prolific character actor Dick Miller. Purr Blur: At the end of the film there is a very quick piece of home movie footage showing Dick with a Siamese kitten. Final Mewsings: Cats love Dick Miller. Then again, who […]

Drop Dead Fred (1991)

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment Starring: Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall Directed by: Ate de Jong Cat Out of the Bag Alert!  This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lizzie Cronin (Phoebe Cates) has a run a bad luck as an adult and matters aren’t helped when her destructive imaginary childhood friend Drop Dead Fred (Rik Mayall) comes back […]

The Ernie Kovacs Show (1962)

Original Air Date: January 23, 1962 Starring: Ernie Kovacs Directed by: Joe Behar, Ernie Kovacs Synopsis: The pioneer of television comedy and special effects presents a series of skits and gags in his own inimitable style. Featured Feline: In one segment a more serious piece is offered, artistically set to Béla Bartók’s piece Concerto for Orchestra. The setting is a […]