Category Archives: Catrifice

CATS ON FILM – THE BOOK!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by annebillson

What is a Catguffin? Which type of cat would be more likely to rip your throat out in a movie – a Catzilla or a Pussilla? What is the difference between a Catagonist and a Heropuss? And what exactly was … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 104: THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Posted on July 31, 2014 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 104: THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) In Moonrise Kingdom, writer-director Wes Anderson killed off a dog, but mercifully let the young heroine’s kitten survive to cathood. Will he be equally indulgent towards Jeff Goldblum’s Persian cat … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 095: THE THREE LIVES OF THOMASINA

Posted on January 23, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 095: THE THREE LIVES OF THOMASINA (1964) “Yes, I am Thomasina. This story’s all about me.” Except it’s not, not really. This Walt Disney movie, adapted from the novel by Paul Gallico, is more about how … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 093: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

Posted on January 21, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 093: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971) After George Lazenby’s one-off appearance as James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Sean Connery agreed to reprise the role for a sixth time and a massive sum of money. … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 089: DRAG ME TO HELL

Posted on January 17, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 089: DRAG ME TO HELL (2009) Sam Raimi, who made his name directing the Evil Dead films before going mainstream with Spider-Man, returns to his schlock-horror roots with this fullblooded shriek-fest about a timid bank loan … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 088: AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY

Posted on January 16, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 088: AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY (1997) “I have gathered here before me the world’s deadliest assassins, and yet each of you has failed to kill Austin Powers. That makes me angry. And when Dr. … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 085: CAT’S EYE

Posted on January 13, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 085: CAT’S EYE (1985) This portmanteau film, directed by Lewis Teague and written by Stephen King, consists of adaptations of two short stories from King’s Night Shift collection and a third story written expressly for the film. … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 079: THE TOMB OF LIGEIA

Posted on January 7, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 079: THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964) A Major Cat Movie. Legendary producer-director Roger Corman shot on eerie Norfolk locations for this supernatural chiller, and the result is one of the most impressive in the series of … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 077: THE UNCANNY

Posted on January 5, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 077: THE UNCANNY (1977) “We let them prowl about just as they please, hardly noticing them. And all the time, they’re watching us, spying on us, making sure that we behave.” In this Major Cat Movie, … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 076: RE-ANIMATOR

Posted on January 4, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 076: RE-ANIMATOR (1985) “Don’t expect it to tango. It has a broken back.” Poor Rufus. But on the bright side, best zombie cat attack ever.   You may also be interested in: STUART GORDON: THE 1986 … Continue reading →

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