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“What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?”
One of my all-time favorite movies is Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. There are very few movies that I can watch over and over (no pun intended) without getting tired of them. When I am on the road, this movie is always in my bunk. So I thought since today is February 2nd, it would only be appropriate to mention it. If you have been hiding under a rock since 1993 and have never seen Groundhog Day, maybe today would be a great day to change that. Am I right or am I right? Or am I right? Am I right?
Love that quote!
I absolutely LOVE the symbolism of the movie — feeling stuck, needing to break out of a routine, feeling inspired to make a change.
I recently went from full-time employment…to full-time freelance writing/editing (from home). I had my Groundhog’s Day epiphany late last year … and made a change.
So no matter what Punxsutawney Phil said this morning, I know I’m moving forward!
Great film — thanks for the timely reminder.
I love when he smashes his alarm clock! I feel like that sometimes…
It’s not just you I liked the movie too!
Haha, nice use of the “Am I Right?” scene…this movie is so great
Great movie! I think I would like to be stuck at the beach surfing everyday : )
Hilarious movie… need to watch it again! Its been years. Congrats on being freshly pressed!
Great movie, great message!
Classic Murray.
It’s groundhog day! But that’s enough about the dinner menu…
You are right, you are right, you are right! One of the all-time classic best movies ever. Happy Groundhog Day!
Today is Ground Hog Day? Oh, dear. But isn’t the prob that he never really shows up for his life and, until he does finally become totally involved and notices other folks for real, and becomes just a little less manipulative for his own ends, that life starts to move on? Or have I been watching the wrong film all these years? Aaagh
Oh god I havn’t watched this movie. Gotta watch!
You are right! Definitely right!
This movie was SO HILARIOUS !! Bill Murray’s such a great actor ♥
Yes, I liked the movie a lot as well and Bill Murray. He was such a good actor! Was also good in ‘The man who knew too little’.
The alarm went off, anyone want to venture a guess as to what was playing at 6 am this morning?. I think someone at the radio station saw the movie. Of course, now I can’t get the Pennsylvania Polka out of my head.
“Winter, slumbering in the open air, wears on its smiling face a dream… of spring. Ciao.” Enough said!
this is one that brings comfort to me. i loved when he had his plate piled high of terrible foods. my little kid self was jealous.
Absolutely!!!
You ARE right! I saw the end of it this week on TV. Loved that movie and its message. I wonder what I would accomplish if I got stuck in time….Hmmmmm…
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed! Woohoo!
Very symbolic movie about making a change in your life. Having said that – I love the old lady’s tire going flat and Phil’s already there to change it.
Fabulous movie. And much different than going to the real event! Haha! Love Bill Murray. Hope you’ve opened some eyes to those who haven’t seen it (somehow!)
Great movie with a great moral.
One of my favorites; I watch it ever year.
Christians have there passion of the christ,
and Chronicals of Narnia
Mormons have their “Twilight”
Buddists I’ve heard – have Groundhog Day.
Supposedly they veiw it as the most accurate
expression of the philosophy ever caught on
film.
It’s one of my all-time favorite movies too, and I watched it earlier today and posted about it too! Cheers!
I actually did live under a rock, until I finally watched it last year. Gonna watch it again tonight!
:)
Bill Murray is the best! It’s awesome how this date has transformed into Bill Murray Day because of the movie.
Bill Murray is fantastic! I went to this movie on a date with my now husband. We did not stay for the whole thing as we were not paying attention to the movie actually
We will ahve to watch it again as a remembe when!
I love the scene in Strips when he say “The quick brown dog jumps over the lazy fox, yeah!”
Fun post!!!
super movie, super actors!
One of my all time favorites as well! Being from Ohio, I hope winter has gone away for good!
Logan
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Classic movie!
I love the guy’s response to that quote at the beginning of your post: “That about sums it up for me.” Maybe in “Groundhog Day 2″ Bill Murray’s character will inspire the townspeople to change their lives as well….
The use of “I Got You Babe” as a pacing device is brilliant. Every time you hear it, it’s funnier. Great film!
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
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I am already playing back the various scenes in my head, my favourites are when he starts losing the plot when doing the t.v filming scenes day after day. Nothing on TV? might have to put it on tonight.
Great flick! One of my all-time faves as well!
you are definately right! We should all watch the movie with a big plate of pancakes hash browns and sausage and eat like there’s no tomorrow. One of my favorites too.
I love this movie! I read that more people started attending the Groundhog Day events after the movie came out! More fans for Punxsutawney Phil!
Love the movie!!!
a great movie … i love bill
he is a very good actor!!!
greetings from germany
Ani
Nothing more to say, other than it is one of the best all round movies of all time. I got excited just seeing that picture of Bill Murray on the wordpress front page, I knew what it was.
Fabulous movie! I heard this morning that the movie really put Punxsutawney, PA
“on the map.”
I have never had the patience to sit and watch that movie. Mr. Murray is not one of my favorites, except on Ghost Busters. Connie
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Great movie. I may just have to watch it again. Thanks for your post!
I love Groundhog Day! Such a good movie!
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You are RIGHT!!! I blogged about GHD today too!!! This is one of my Favorite movies
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Dawn
Don’t drive angry! That is my fave line in the movie. Never get tired of seeing it.
Seems like everybody have watched it except me. Lol.
Love this movie. Murray is pure comedy genius. I watch it again… and again…
Yes, you’re right! Could not imagine living a “ground hog day”. Don’t want to even think about it.
val
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Andie MacDowell and whom did you say? And there was what a moral or a lesson as well? Can’t recall. Maybe if I see it again it will be the same. What will that say about me? Can I risk that?
My sister has yet to talk me into seeing this film. Maybe someday.
I’d keep doing what I am doing everyday of my retired life, get up and choose to make it a masterpiece. Sometimes it even works!
Man, this brings back so many memories.
Congrats on being ‘pressed’!
DtC
There’s a TV-movie called 12:01 with the premise of the same day repeating for the main character. He’s the only one that knows it’s happening and he figures out how to make the day start over again.
When I was a student, I’d have skipped school. Now? Maybe not show up to where I’m expected and see how long it takes before anyone notices and starts calling/texting/gtalking/AIM’ing. Make many, many DVD purchases knowing that when the day starts over, I don’t have to buy (again) the ones I didn’t like.
been there, done that! how zen, right?
Fantastic movie. I read this column every year on Groundhog Day. It really is a brilliant movie.
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/228088/movie-all-time/jonah-goldberg
You are right!
I love this movie, too. The alarm was pre-programmed to “I Got You Babe” in honor of the holiday/film this morning. Wackiness ensued.
You are right.
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“Groundhog Day” with Bill Murray was the best movie ever.
One of our favorites too!! Played the dvd back to back all day long today. It was a Groundhog Day marathon! It’s hilarious, and like you we never get tired of it. Thanks.
Yay! I love Groundhog day.
It’s a great movie and one of my favorites as well.
Maybe I’ll watch it in a bit. 
I’ve never seen it. But having nothin much to do today, you have now given me my days plans. thanks
I LOVE this movie!!!!! I didn’t know Puxa…whatever Phil was real until after I saw the movie, lol.
Fantastic movie, and so quotable – love it!
“That’s not bad for a quadriped!”
“I’m A god, I’m not THE god. I think…”
Love the movie too luckily caught it in tv too
Perfect Bill Murray reference and picture! I was actually talking about this movie earlier today, and I was definitely surprised to see a freshly pressed post featuring it as well. Live everyday like it is your last, because unlike “Groundhog Day” we don’t get second chances… or third ones… or… well you get the picture. Great post!
Great Movie!
Definitely one of my absolute favorite movies!!
Oh my! That movie drove me crazy. I can’t stand to do or see or read anything a second time, much less over and over.
-”Phil?”
-”Ned?!?” *punch*
That film will always be in my top ten. One of the reasons it works so well is that you can appreciate it for the comedy-with-heart that it is, but there’s also a deeper existential and philosophical thing going on behind the scenes of it; but you also don’t even need to consider that to fully enjoy the film. It’s just an expertly-crafted, utterly enjoyable and funny film.
I thought this movie was great, the story line was the most creative Ive seen in years.
great post. Bill Murray is da bomb. Groundhog Day the movie is the best part of the real groundhog day.
Phil?! Phil Connors?!
I watched it last night, and that’s the quote that stuck out the most to me!
Every year, around this time, I have “Pennsylvania Polka” stuck on infinite loop in my brain.
LOL I would commit suicide. But then that would happen again and again.
I would…. umm, ya, read a different book on the same day each day till I read this entire world out.
After that eat different icecreams on the same day again and again.
Reminds me of an episode of Supernatural btw LOL
Good post
The first time I ever watched that movie was with my dad. Now whenever I watch it I think of him. Wow, that sounds like he’s dead. He’s actually alive and well!! The movie just makes me think of him lol
I definintely agree. And we watched it. And it leaves me pondering every time. Happy February to you.
-Tammy in Vermont
My life has become like that ongoing groundhog day, I can´t get away and nothing I do really matters.
The bar scene with the drunken men at the bar is excellent !
Definitely worth watching again (and again). Inspiring
great film so funny so poignant….
I watched the movie ‘The Sourcecode’ last night and it reminded me of ‘Groundhog Day’. Bill Murray is my favourite actor and I used to watch this particular film constantly in my teenage years. It was a comfort. Great movie, great post!
You are right. Or are you right?
very few MOVIES r perfect, THIS is ONE of them
I celebrate Ground Hog’s Day every year by having pancakes!
“Do you feel like flapjacks?”
love it a little late seeing this but thanks
simple but great blogg
This is also one of my favorite movies and I posted about it as well, just couldn’t resist!
Well said!
I was actually fortunate enough to get to go behind the scenes on quite a bit of the movie when I was a photojournalist. It was filmed in a community that the paper I was with at the time covered. Fun movie for a multitude of reasons.