In this multi-purpose thread, let us first engage in an ode to that species which has inspired a number of various narra
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DreTam2000 — 9 years ago(January 15, 2017 08:47 PM)
In this multi-purpose thread, let us first engage in an ode to that species which has inspired a number of various narratives in cinema, in the form of a few homages and references
1)
It has now been over twenty years since the fruition of our cult classic
Cat's Eye
based on the Stephen King work. Hopefully the myth that these guys steal one's breath at night has been alleviated from the minds of millions.
2)
How amazing did Nastassja Kinski look in that famous scene from the film
Cat People
, when her character awakens in the middle of the night and, uh, goes for a little walk through the woods (if you have not seen this, it is recommended that you do)?
3)
How intriguing was the dynamic between the cats and the sleepwalkers in the film
Sleepwalkers
? And that little prologue at the beginning with the fictitious definition of this fictitious race, which included the little tidbit about them being vulnerable to the scratch of a cat - pretty good stuff (especially in conjunction with the ending).
4)
That second segment in the the
Tales from the Darkside
anthology movie- not the greatest segment in the world, but, still a fairly fun time (again, if you have not seen this, it is worth at least a watch).
5)
Mr. Jinx from
Meet the Parents
/
Fokkers- 'nough said, right..?
Yes, the alluring Michelle Pfeiffer is likely forever unbeatable as Catwoman. But it may not be for all the reasons we think. I believe the atmosphere Burton surrounds the character with in that film, in addition to the sultrily surreal vibe he gives her, makes for a suave and slick menace of a villain that is too unique to be matched. It would be rather challenging to conjure up another Catwoman character that is anything more than a joke at this point, as the character just screams cheese and camp in most films with a serious tone or setting.
7)
Neytiri is one of the more impressive original characters ever generated by computers. A 9-foot-tall humanoid of a species descended from felines just as we humans are descended from primates; good stuff, Mr. Cameron, and imaginatively so. That's one gorgeous blue lady.
Sassy sure held her own in
Homeward Bound
. She was the glue that held Chance and Shadow together (well, until she got injured and lost for a bit). She could have showed that kind gentleman who nursed her back to health a little more gratitude in that one scene. But, all-in-all, cats certainly rule to some extent
9)
What's up with that
Keanu
film last year? A cat being the focus of its plot premise is the only thing appealing to me enough to give it a whirl. I hope it's at least halfway funny whenever I do.
10)
And lastly, for the real reason I made this post; and shamelessly, I might add my fat boy had a crisis experience a few days ago. Perhaps you can assist him with even a small contribution:
https://www.gofundme.com/sweet-fat-cat-nikolai-needs-help
I put some work and thought into this post to at least make it entertaining and not just a hand extended outward. Trust me this thread comes from the heart (it has been one stressful weekend).
Special shout-outs to Jeryline's cat in
Demon Knight
, who somehow never became possessed; must've been one strong-willed cat. And, nevermind Newt and Corporal Hicks; I just miss Jonesy in
Alien 3
(just kidding I care about Hicks and Newt too).
Feel free to post
your
cinematic cat references if you wish. As far as the link goes, well, again even the smallest donation would be a blessing. Thank you kindly -
DreTam2000 — 9 years ago(January 16, 2017 01:50 PM)
Thank you so much. I have an Amazon store with works of short fiction I have self-published on it. If you PM me your E-mail address, I can send you a few cool stories of mine you might enjoy; it's the least I can do.
- thank you again thou art a blessing -
Infamous-Sulla — 9 years ago(January 16, 2017 08:36 PM)
Logan's Run
(1976) - Towards the end, the old man (Peter Ustinov) is the only known person left on the planet surface. He lives in the ruins of what was once the US Capitol bulding with dozens of cats as his only companions. Logan and Jessica are astounded as they have never before seen a cat. He even recites excerpts from TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. It's good to know that was among the few books to survive a post-apocalyptic world.
'Orion' from
Men In Black
is a member of the Arquilian royal family. Of course.
The cat (aptly played by Princess Leah Lucky Buttons) in the movie
Go
(1999) will communicate with you telepathically if you've taken some Ecstasy. She also has a good knowledge of history and spelling.
Eddie Griffin learns the hard way not to tease a cat with his "big, hairy balls" in
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
.
Even villains such as Don Corleone in
The Godfather
and Blofeld in
You Only Live Twice
and
Spectre
know the therapeutic value of stroking a cat. Dare I mention Dr Evil's cat, 'Mr Bigglesworth', in
Austin Powers
?
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MikeF-6 — 9 years ago(January 17, 2017 11:52 AM)
One of film's greatest sci-fi movies,
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
, based on one of literature's best sci-fi novels (by Richard Matheson) has an exciting scene as the protag, shrunken to a couple of inches high, gets chased by his cat - which looks like a giant to him. He escapes to the basement but when his family gets home they believe the cat has eaten him and leave the house for good, trapping him downstairs. A great film. Don't miss it in favor of some modern so-called "horror" (able) movie.
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