by Linda Kay Original Title: Viaggio con Anita (Travels with Anita) Directed by: Mario Monicelli This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning for scruffing! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Family man Guido (Giancarlo Giannini) learns that his father is dying and, not wishing to travel alone, he decides to pick up a woman he previously had an affair with to accompany him. When she is less than willing to go he agrees to share the trip with her friend, an American girl named Anita (Goldie Hawn), only to find the two of them mix like oil and w ..read more

by Linda Kay Directed by: Abel Gance Synopsis: Poet and pacifist Jean Diaz (Romuald Joubé) is in love with Edith (Maryse Dauvray) who is married to the abusive François (Séverin-Mars). When both men end up in the trenches during World War I, the horrors of war brings them together on common ground . . . at least for a while. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Near the beginning of the film Jean is entering his home with his mother (Mancini). A frisky Siamese kitten appears and follows them inside. Sadly the kitten does not appear again. Final Mewsings: Kittens (or anyone for that matter!) should ..read more

Music Artist: Irene Cara by Linda Kay Directed by: Doug Dowdle Synopsis: A music video for the Irene Cara song in which she gets fed up with an abusive boyfriend. Kitty Cameo: A Siamese cat lives in the apartment with Cara and her boyfriend. She is dancing around then falls back onto the couch, nearly landing on top of the kitty. She quickly reacts to the cat’s presence, picking him or her up and holding them. The boyfriend angrily stops the record player and ruins their fun. The cat is seen several times in quick shots throughout the video. Final Mewsings: The poor cat is also wonderin ..read more

by Linda Kay Narrated by: Tim Turner Synopsis: An in-depth look at the six month quarantine system employed for animals in Great Britain in order to keep rabies and other diseases off the island. Reality Cats: The short begins by talking about how much the British love their pets, showcasing dogs and then several cats who appear to be attending a cat show. A little girl is also shown petting a kitten. Later one of the many cat and dog quarantine kennels is presented. A very large grey Persian is being removed from their carrier upon arriving at the kennel. The animals must be isolated t ..read more

by Mark Murton Original Title: Tante Zita Directed by: Robert Enrico This review contains a severe Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Twenty-year old Annie (Joanna Shimkus) lives with her mother and aunt Zita. Zita (Katina Paxinou) suffers a major stroke and, for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, unable to watch her aunt’s suffering any longer, she escapes into the Paris night and embarks on a series of encounters which by morning will have taught her to leave her childhood behind and b ..read more

by Mark Murton and Linda Kay Starring: Toby, Bugsy Directed by: Paul Donovan This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Research scientist Jacki (Maryam D’abo) uses genetic material taken from a cat to cure dancer Tom (Richard Grieco) who is suffering from a degenerative nerve disease. The treatment is successful but there are side effects which make Tom increasingly unpredictable and dangerous. Kitty Cameo: The opening credits are intercut with a close-up of a black cat’s eye, starting tight on the slit p ..read more

by Mark Murton and Linda Kay English Title: When the Cat’s Away Starring: Arapimou Directed by: Cedric Klapisch This review contains a Severe Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this film. Synopsis: When Chloe (Garance Clavel), a young woman living a lonely and unfulfilled life in the Bastille area of Paris, goes on holiday she entrusts her beloved cat, Gris Gris, to madame Renée (Renée Le Calm), the elderly and well-meaning neighbourhood crazy cat woman. But on her return Chloe finds Gris Gris has gone missing, forcing her to overcome her s ..read more

by Mark Murton Directed by: Peter Strickland Synopsis: Day in and day out, lovers Cynthia (Sidse Babett Knudsen) and Evelyn (Chiara D’Anna) enact an elaborate sadomasochistic fantasy as mistress and maid. But as their ritual of domination and submission begins to turn stale, Cynthia yearns for something more conventional, while Evelyn tries to push the boundaries even further. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Their liaisons take place at Cynthia’s residence where she owns a seal point Siamese cat. The first time we see Evelyn arrive at the house the cat is sitting on an ornate sofa. The same sc ..read more

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows pedigree cats being displayed at a cat show in Paris. Reality Cats: On display are Persian cats, the first one emerging from a case. Another is revealed inside a wicker basket by a woman. A lovely Persian is shown being groomed by their owner. A shot of a blue shorthair fades to a shot of sleepy Siamese kittens. Then back to some Persians in their display cages. Final Mewsings: Le chats très chic! To discuss this newsreel and other cats in movies and on television, join us on Facebook and Twitter. The post Paris Cat Show (1938) appeared ..read more

by Linda Kay Also Known As: Animal House Directed by: John Landis Synopsis: The rowdy, raucous Delta House becomes the target of Dean Wormer (John Vernon) who is determined to shut down the fraternity once and for all. Kitty Cameos: Kroger (Tom Hulce) accompanies Katy (Karen Allen) and Boon (Peter Riegert) as they visit Professor Jennings (Donald Sutherland) at his home. Jennings is explaining how he has only taken the teaching position until he can finish writing a book. As he talks, he pets a Siamese cat on his lap. Katy is petting a black cat who is resting upon her lap. This is the only ..read more