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.

Comments

[Derreck.]

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

[/3rtful]

Sorry for your loss.

[Ryan T.]

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

[BVR]

My condolences, Nathaniel. Sending good thoughts your way.

[LadyEdith]

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.

[Charles O]

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

[jaragon]

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

[Mike in Canada]

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.

[Daniel Armour]

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

[Laika]

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

[tom]

I am so sorry. My condolences.

[Anonymous]

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.

[par]

😢

[Lindsay]

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

[rick]

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

[David S.]

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

[forever1267]

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

[Anthony_Leigh]

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

[Alexis]

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.

[ferdi]

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

[Edward L.]

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

[ivonne]

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.

[Teo]

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

[Chris James]

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

[mark]

XXXXX I UNDERSTAND,KEEP POSTITIVE.

[goran]

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

[Seisgrados]

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

[Benji]

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

[choog]

Sad to hear it Nathaniel. Thinking of you x

[joel6]

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

[cal roth]

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.

[7Bis]

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.

[Pedro]

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

[Pam]

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

[brookesboy]

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

[Nick T]

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.

[Evan]

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

[catbaskets]

Heartbreaking. Take care. RIP, dear Monty.

[Felicity]

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

[Suzanne]

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.

[Liz S.]

So sorry. Monty seemed like a wonderful little guy.

[jamie]

Sorry Nathaniel :(

[Craver]

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.

[Sean Casey]

I'm so sorry Nathaniel.

[Matt St.Clair]

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

[Christine]

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

[Sawyer]

So sorry for your loss friend.

[Anna]

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

[Joseph W]

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

[Craig]

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