Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

Everyone's favorite Christmas misanthrope loses his edge

"...favorite green-furred misanthrope has been revived yet again for the screen. Was anyone clamoring for this? I suppose if..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

"...is more than enough time to take in all the sights. Ron Howard's imagining of Dr. Seuss' fantastical creation..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Review: Broadway in Austin's Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Quite the fan, I am

"...I am not a big fan of the iambic verseThough Gilbert & Sullivan bother me worseBut the..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

The Grinch v. Charlie Brown

The Great Christmas Special Debate

"...The Grinch or Charlie Brown? Snoopy or Max? All the..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Screens Feature

Review: Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

If you happen to go, bring a toddler in tow

"...Could it be I contracted a PTSDAt the Bass Concert Hall from going to seeThe Grinch Who..."

March 3, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Luv Doc Recommends: Dr. Seuss: An American Icon

Austin Museum of Art – Downtown, Saturday, November 19, 2005

"...It was called Boners, and it received lackluster reviews. The illustrations however, were roundly praised. Mind you, this was..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

DVDanger: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T

Hate piano practice? Dr. Seuss' oddity is for you

"...There have been many attempts to make live-action cartoons –..."

June 4, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Put the T and V in Thanksgiving

Holiday specials to ease you through the food coma and into the weekend

"...It's the day before Thanksgiving, and there on your chair, you're..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

The 12 Bars of Christmas

Holiday drinks specials are way better than geese a-laying

"...our loyal readers, with a grown up advent calendar: the 12 Bars of Christmas!..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Man Behind the TV Grinch

"...Mr. Naylor makes a compelling analysis of the most enduring of the televised holiday specials, but it..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Screens Feature

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...politics known – loudly and with a DeWalt power drill. Inspired by “a pagan sect of protective high priestesses..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Making Music from the Sound of Speech

Austin's JoySpeak Project brings light from conquered darkness.

"...Lise' Creed is hoovering up the joy in the world – kind of like the..."

Dec. 18, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

TV Eye

The Political Dr. Seuss

"...Independent Lens, the acclaimed film anthology, returns with a fresh roster of..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...I'm decidedly grinchy this year. I heard myself say those words that..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Your Weekend in Film

These people go forth by going for broke

"...A host of characters this weekend, to complete their tasks, will have to muster every ounce of their..."

Nov. 30, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Visions of Edible Masterpieces Dance in Our Heads

Pastry chefs, culinary students create gingerbread art

"...The holiday season is upon us and that means Austin..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival: Monsterator Keith Graves

Now your budding doctor-to-be can piece together their own...

"...Monstrous! The Chronicle’s cover story on Keith Graves now tolls 13..."

Oct. 23, 2014 Books Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin @ Large: What Happens Next?

Suggestions for a 2004 City Hall to-do list

"...Forgive my Grinchiness, but here on the Austin-public-life beat, the happiest tiding..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opie on Top

AFF to honor Ron Howard's extraordinary contribution to filmmaking

"...If the Austin Film Festival is playing six degrees of separation..."

July 14, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! & Horton Hears a Who!(Rhino Movie Music)

Xmas Records

"...Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! & Horton Hears..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

TV Eye

Reflections on the memorable television specials of Christmas past

"...silk in cavernous churches -- sweetly twinkling lights -- the rich fragrances of cinnamon, pine, clove, and wool --..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Record Reviews

"...J.A.Z.Z. Got yerself a holiday? No problem, just have the ol' master stringman and arranger, Will Taylor, slap a..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Review

Screens Feature

"...A note about the following dates: Due to Hollywood's notorious last-minute date-shifting, the..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature

ALSO PLAYING

"...Holiday-Appropriate Dr. Seuss' classic story-cum-television special How the Grinch Stole Christmas..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature

Jingle Bell Rides! Not Walk!

"...bicycle – decked out in red-and-white bows, complete with Dr. Seuss’ Grinch strapped to its handlebars … ready for..."

Dec. 26, 2007 Postmarks

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta is not amused by the two rich chicks on Fox's farm.

"...reality TV again because, well, let's face it, are there really any more surprises to the genre? (OK, The..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Have Yourself an Animated Christmas

"...Jessica Rabbit: “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” "The challenge," a reader named Mike wrote..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Sandy and Bob are almost done in, while Kirsty MacColl isn't so lucky, and Pops Staples goes onto his great reward. Dopey the Goat, meanwhile, becomes cabrito.

"...do anything without turning into headline news. Fresh from the local premiere of Miss Congeniality, snuggle-bunnies Sandra Bullock and..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck