Show Notes
Let us celebrate the 250th episode of the podcast by doing literally anything else but watching "Cats." Videos: Cats: The Musical
Cats (2019)
The Late Late Show with James Corden: Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts with Chrissy Teigen
"Cats" commercial for the Broadway show
Articles and books: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, by T.S. Eliot
What's a Jellicle, Anyway? Everything You Need to Know About Cats Before You See the Movie
21 Funny Reactions From Critics Who Thought The New "Cats" Movie Was A Catastrophe
Cats review: a sinister, all-time disaster from which no one emerges unscathed
'Oh God, my eyes': The reviews for 'Cats' are hilarious and traumatic
'It Became This Joke. But It Was the Most Spectacular Thing of Its Time.' An oral history of Cats on Broadway, as told by its original cats.
Cats (2019): Performance
Editing the Buttholes Out of 'Cats' Was a Total Nightmare for VFX Crew
The 'Cats' trailer dropped. We have 34 questions.
Cats mistake revealed as Judi Dench's character spotted with human hand and wedding ring
How Do Furries Feel About the New Cats Movie?
RAZZIE AWARDS 2020 WINNERS: CATS DOMINATES 40TH GOLDEN RASPBERRY AWARDS
Yes, The Songs in "Cats" Are Based on These Poems by T.S. Eliot
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