Category Archives: Heropuss

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 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 090: THAT DARN CAT!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 090: THAT DARN CAT! (1965) CLASSIFIED FILE FYEO FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FROM THE OFFICE OF REDACTED CC: REDACTED  CASE ID: 1965-TDC (pending) SYNOPSIS: use of subject as informant in aforementioned case; investigation of suitability for … 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 082: GHOST

Posted on January 10, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 082: GHOST (1990) This supernatural love story reverses the standard romantic formula by starting with the lovers together, but then driving them apart with the biggest wedge of all – death. Patrick Swayze is fatally shot … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY INTERLUDE

Posted on January 6, 2013 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY INTERLUDE Tried without success to upload this picture to FaceBook, which is all buggy today and wouldn’t let me. Then decided visitors to CATS ON FILM might like it, even though it’s not strictly a picture … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 063: THE ARISTOCATS

Posted on December 22, 2012 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 063: THE ARISTOCATS (1970) The last animated feature to have been personally approved by Walt Disney is a Major Cat Movie. But even taking into account that the feline characters are anthropomorphised to the nth degree, I’ve always found … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 060: THE MUMMY

Posted on December 19, 2012 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 060: THE MUMMY (1999) Question: “Why doesn’t he like cats?” Answer: “Cats are the guardians of the underworld. He will fear them until he is fully regenerated.” Also, they play the piano. Related articles Cat of … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 057: UNE VIE DE CHAT

Posted on December 16, 2012 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 057: UNE VIE DE CHAT (aka A CAT IN PARIS) (2010) This animated French film attracted attention after unexpectedly receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature (this was the year Rango won), and is a … Continue reading →

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CAT OF THE DAY 056: CAT PEOPLE

Posted on December 13, 2012 by annebillson

CAT OF THE DAY 056: CAT PEOPLE (1942) Pet-shop owner: “You can’t fool a cat. They seem to know who’s not right, if you know what I mean.” From Cat People (BFI film Classics, 1999) by Kim Newman: The protagonists … Continue reading →

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