Collateral Cinema Holiday Special: Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) w/ Special Guest Captain Nostalgia (Victims and Villains) (SPOILERS)

Title: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Ron Howard

Producers: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard

Writers: Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman (screenplay), Dr. Seuss (book)

Stars: Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen, Anthony Hopkins (narrator)

Release date: November 17, 2000 (US)

SPECIAL GUEST: Captain Nostalgia – Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)

SHOWNOTES: Happy Holidays, Collateral Cinema listeners! On this Christmas Day, we celebrate the season with a focus on Ron Howard's 2000 live action, feature film adaptation of Dr. Seuss' original children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! starring Jim Carrey in a memorable, if over-the-top performance as the titular Grinch! We discuss the value of this version of the story versus other adaptations; additions and modifications which flesh out Seuss' original story, whilst remaining true to the critique on modern commercialism, materialism, and consumerism; Ron Howard's direction in adapting this timeless holiday classic and overall cinematography; and, of course, Mr. Carrey's zany role in this film, which brought new life to the character. Collateral Cinema wishes you a merry/happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or whatever you're celebrating this season! And stay tuned for more content after the New Year!

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