A Siamese cat somehow ends up in Blitzø's mouth in this short entry of the YouTube animated series reviewed by Linda Kay. The post Helluva Shorts 4 – “Mission: Chupacabras” (2024) appeared first on Cinema Cats ..read more

A gorgeous Siamese cat has the misfortune to live in an unnervingly unfriendly household in this thriller reviewed by Mark Murton. The post You’ll Like My Mother (1972) appeared first on Cinema Cats ..read more

Three Siamese cats are startled by a persistently nosey mother in this Italian film reviewed by Linda Kay. The post Nel nome del padre (1971) appeared first on Cinema Cats ..read more

This short British film looks at several recipients of the Victoria Cross, including Brigadier Sir John G. Smyth who, along with his wife, was an avid Siamese cat fancier. Reviewed by Linda Kay. The post Look at Life: “The Price of Valour” (1964) appeared first on Cinema Cats ..read more

A Siamese cat features in the first few moments but doesn't stick around long in this made-for-TV movie reviewed by Ted Davis. The post House on Greenapple Road (1970) appeared first on Cinema Cats ..read more

by Linda Kay Directed by: Terence Fisher Synopsis: A murder trial involves the case of Sir Roderick Strood (Tom Conway) and whether or not he is responsible for the death of his wife. Kitty Cameo: In one brief scene Mrs. Eunice Cranshaw (Margaretta Scott) is sitting in bed talking on the phone asking someone to get her out of jury duty. The shot begins on her lovely Siamese cat lying on the blankets beside her. Final Mewsings: Cats don’t try to shirk their civic duties. Many thanks to Brian H. and Wahrhaftig for letting us know about the cat in this film. Relevant Links: To discuss this ..read more

by Linda Kay Directed by: François Vogel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains MAJOR spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A family of porcelain cats suffer compounding tragedy which leads to a heartbreaking ending. Cartoon Cats: The short begins with a family of Siamese porcelain cats, a father, a daughter and a small son, standing at the graveside of the mother. The family is in mourning but life goes on. They gather for breakfast. The father is often distracted but the children coax him into play. He reads to them at night. Unfortunately the daughter develops a bad cough. A doctor ..read more

by Ted Davis and Linda Kay Original Air Date: November 21, 1959 Directed by: Herbert Hirschman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: When ambitious investment broker Richard Vanaman (Arthur Franz) is arrested for murdering scheming vixen Sylvia Welles (Joyce Meadows), unrivaled defense attorney Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) takes up the case and once again contends with mildly rabid D.A. Hamilton Burger (William Talman) and likably crotchety Lieutenant Tragg (Ray Collins). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The episode opens with Sylvia sitting in a garish ..read more

by Linda Kay Directed by: Joseph Adler Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a MAJOR spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Art student Janet (Eugenie Wingate) is fascinated by the macabre artwork of local painter Charles Butler (Larry Swanson), little realizing the dark secret behind the man’s work. Janet’s boyfriend, Jason (Ross Harris), on the other hand, maintains a more reasonable level of skepticism in this Troma film. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Janet owns a seal point Siamese cat named Caesar which can be seen eating from a bowl by the kitchen window as the couple sit at a table. J ..read more

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