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| "The Groundhog of Lenoir - photo by Grubbmeister cc 3.0 |
"This is like deja vu all over again." ~ Yogi Berra ~
Today we turn our attention to the Marmota monax, better known as the groundhog (aka woodchuck or land beaver) and we not only celebrate his prognostications, but call attention to a true classic film released in 1993 from Columbia Pictures, GROUNDHOG DAY starring Bill Murray and Andy MacDowell.
The film honors Punxsutawney Phil and his annual prediction for the start of spring, but the true crux of the story highlights an unusual premise and asks: “What would it be like if you had to live one day in your life, over, and over, and over again, just so you could get it right?”
As most of the nation is currently digging out from the great snowstorm of 2011, this comedic/fantasy/love story is sure to make you feel a tad bit better (along with the fact that Phil has predicted an early spring, however, this remains to be seen.)
The movie is rated PG for “some thematic elements” and is available to download free from StageVu.
It’s a fun fantasy romp, which is thought provoking and worth revisiting, particularly in the depths of winter.
IMHO, the movie provides lots of excellent ”what if” talking points.
If you could live your life over again until you got it right, what would you do differently?
1 comment:
Groundhog Day is a wonderful film--one of my favorites. Anyone who hasn't seen it should definitely take the time to do so.
Lee
Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011
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