How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) – Rewatch

The classic Dr. Seuss television special continues to both provide a fine representation of his work and also inspirational Christmas fodder. The misanthropic Grinch’s only understanding of Christmas is by watching the Whovian celebrations each year, thinking that it’s all about the things that encompass Christmas traditions instead of the internal shared feelings that the holiday brings to the Whos. On a large, new television, the fluorescent colors are almost lurid in their boldness, but the simple classic animation and memorable songs remain indelibly ingrained in the mind. As a related aside, I shout mental expletives to all who were involved in the 2000 live-action abomination, but more importantly to all those who think it’s a good idea to ‘arrest’ the Grinch during community holiday celebrations, clearly people who never actually read or watched the tale nor understand the concept of a redemption arch.