Tuesday
Aug162016
Monty (1998-2016)
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:12PM 
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.
Reader Comments (72)
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I never knew him but you talk about him in the cutest way.
Sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear that. <3 Monty.
My condolences, Nathaniel. Sending good thoughts your way.
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.
I'm so sorry to hear this, Nathaniel. We love them, they love us, it's simple. Glad you had 18 years.
I recently lost a beloved dog- so I know how you must be feeling- be well
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.
I'm sorry to hear about Monty and I wish you could've had 18 more years with him.
Rip monty. A great companion, I'm sure, and a great contributor to the site. I'll miss his screener reviews.
I am so sorry. My condolences.
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.
😢
Cats have the sweetest little souls. I'm sure your Monty did too. So sorry for your loss, Nathaniel.
RIP, Monty ... we are pet loving people and though the years have lost our special "friends" ... Certainly know how you are feeling...Take care...
I'm really sorry to hear that. He was clearly an honorable kitten with great taste in human.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Pets are family, too.
Sorry for ur loss.
My condolences.
May Monty rest in peace.
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.
I'm so sorry to hear that :-((((
My condolences.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you. Take the time you need - we'll be here.
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.
Oh Nathaniel I'm so sorry. Sending you a hug from across town for Monty. :(
So sad to lose an Oscar pundit and family member of yours. Many condolences
XXXXX I UNDERSTAND,KEEP POSTITIVE.
Aw, that's so sad. Really sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you
Really sorry for your loss. Monty will live forever though, like the movie star he was named after.
So so sorry to hear that. All the best to you.
Sad to hear it Nathaniel. Thinking of you x
It's always tough to say goodbye to a good companion. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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.
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.
Sorry for your loss. You will meet again at the rainbow bridge.
So sorry, Nathaniel. As a cat lover too, I liked when he popped up on your blog.
I am so sorry. Sending you good thoughts. Please take care.
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.
Oh, I'm so sorry, Nathaniel. Monty was such a handsome little fellow. His prognostications will be sorely missed on this blog.
Heartbreaking. Take care. RIP, dear Monty.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Be well.
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.
So sorry. Monty seemed like a wonderful little guy.
Sorry Nathaniel :(
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.
I'm so sorry Nathaniel.
I'm so sorry, Nathaniel. I know how it feels to lose a pet.
I always loved when he popped up on the blog. He seemed like a great cat. I'm so sad for you. Condolences.
So sorry for your loss friend.
I'm so sorry, Nathaniel. :( My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear Nathaniel. I loved how he helped you pick out what screeners to watch.
You gave Monty a good life, and there's nothing better to expect in life than to love and be loved.