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Tuesday
Aug162016

Monty (1998-2016)

Our first photo together in December 1998, before The Film Experience existed. I lost my furbaby today (apologies that scheduled blog events are delayed). You knew him as a highly elusive cat pundit (he was most active in the prediction game from 2010-2012) but he was never easy to pin down on movies and Oscars.

Some of his classic posts:
Bridesmaids
127 Hours, Conviction, and Never Let Me Go
Hitchcock 
Olaf from Frozen 
Jennifer Aniston in Cake 

He did love a few movies unreservedly including Microcosmos (1996), Dancer in the Dark (2000), and Paddington (2014) but mostly he ignored them, preferring to imagine he was my only love. I already miss him terribly.

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Reader Comments (72)

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I never knew him but you talk about him in the cutest way.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterDerreck.

Sorry for your loss.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered Commenter/3rtful

I'm so sorry to hear that. <3 Monty.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterRyan T.

My condolences, Nathaniel. Sending good thoughts your way.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterBVR

My condolences, Monty seems to have led a rich and varied life, with the best family imaginable.
Sending you good thoughts and when you're able, go get yourself another kitten.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterLadyEdith

I'm so sorry to hear this, Nathaniel. We love them, they love us, it's simple. Glad you had 18 years.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterCharles O

I recently lost a beloved dog- so I know how you must be feeling- be well

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterjaragon

I'm so sorry to hear that! He got to live a long life full of love and a cinematic education that I'm sure, deep down, he appreciated.
I'll pop Dancer in the Dark on in his honor.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterMike in Canada

I'm sorry to hear about Monty and I wish you could've had 18 more years with him.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterDaniel Armour

Rip monty. A great companion, I'm sure, and a great contributor to the site. I'll miss his screener reviews.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterLaika

I am so sorry. My condolences.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered Commentertom

I'm so sorry to hear about this, Nathaniel. Sometimes it feels like other people don't understand the effect a loss of a pet can take, but don't apologize for it. Grief is grief.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

😢

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterpar

Cats have the sweetest little souls. I'm sure your Monty did too. So sorry for your loss, Nathaniel.

August 16, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterLindsay

RIP, Monty ... we are pet loving people and though the years have lost our special "friends" ... Certainly know how you are feeling...Take care...

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterrick

I'm really sorry to hear that. He was clearly an honorable kitten with great taste in human.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterDavid S.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Pets are family, too.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterforever1267

Sorry for ur loss.
My condolences.
May Monty rest in peace.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAnthony_Leigh

So very sorry to hear about your sweet cat. I'm a longtime, silent, follower of your blog and fellow cat lover. RIP, dear Monty.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAlexis

I'm so sorry to hear that :-((((
My condolences.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterferdi

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you. Take the time you need - we'll be here.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterEdward L.

I am so sorry for your loss.I lost my cat earlier this year and can imagine how you feel. How great that you had 18 years together.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterivonne

Oh Nathaniel I'm so sorry. Sending you a hug from across town for Monty. :(

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterTeo

So sad to lose an Oscar pundit and family member of yours. Many condolences

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterChris James

XXXXX I UNDERSTAND,KEEP POSTITIVE.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commentermark

Aw, that's so sad. Really sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commentergoran

Really sorry for your loss. Monty will live forever though, like the movie star he was named after.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterSeisgrados

So so sorry to hear that. All the best to you.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterBenji

Sad to hear it Nathaniel. Thinking of you x

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterchoog

It's always tough to say goodbye to a good companion. Sorry to hear of his passing.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterjoel6

I am so sorry. He lived a long life for a cat, and I am sure it was a beautiful life with a human that loves movies.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commentercal roth

RIP Monty. As a crazy cat lady myself I know the abundance of joy our fur babies bring and I'm so sorry for your loss.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenter7Bis

Sorry for your loss. You will meet again at the rainbow bridge.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterPedro

So sorry, Nathaniel. As a cat lover too, I liked when he popped up on your blog.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterPam

I am so sorry. Sending you good thoughts. Please take care.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterbrookesboy

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel better. Monty lived a long life and had strong, singular tastes and opinions. He will be missed.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterNick T

Oh, I'm so sorry, Nathaniel. Monty was such a handsome little fellow. His prognostications will be sorely missed on this blog.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterEvan

Heartbreaking. Take care. RIP, dear Monty.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commentercatbaskets

I'm very sorry for your loss. Be well.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterFelicity

Oh, I'm so sorry. I think losing a pet can be harder than losing a person, because the emotions attached to them are less complex. I know you provided a great home and lots of love to Monty. Take care.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterSuzanne

So sorry. Monty seemed like a wonderful little guy.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterLiz S.

Sorry Nathaniel :(

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered Commenterjamie

RIP Monty. 2016 has indeed been a terrible year.
My mom just adopted a cat and I am already very attached to it, so this is like a brand new nightmare.
Be well Nat.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterCraver

I'm so sorry Nathaniel.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterSean Casey

I'm so sorry, Nathaniel. I know how it feels to lose a pet.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterMatt St.Clair

I always loved when he popped up on the blog. He seemed like a great cat. I'm so sad for you. Condolences.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterChristine

So sorry for your loss friend.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterSawyer

I'm so sorry, Nathaniel. :( My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterAnna

So sorry to hear Nathaniel. I loved how he helped you pick out what screeners to watch.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterJoseph W

You gave Monty a good life, and there's nothing better to expect in life than to love and be loved.

August 17, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterCraig
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