The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: Privilege, Charity, and Lord of the Rings
There’s a lot of Oz in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. To the casual viewer, there’s also a lot of Narnia, and a good amount of Lord of the Rings.
Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July: Legends, Spectacle, and Revisionist History
It started with humble beginnings. But look how far we’ve come. With ten specials under our belts, I think we’re finally ready for the
The Year Without A Santa Claus: Where Feminine Energy Trumps Male Mediocrity
While Santa sniffles, Mrs. Claus moves the story forward. The Year Without a Santa Claus is the special where men bitch and whine while women get shit done.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town: Fascism and the German Expressionist Movement
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is the wartime movie Rankin-Bass always wanted, the greatest hero to children directly confronting the fascist state.