February 02, 2005
Groundhog Day
In case you didn't notice when you looked at your calendar today, it's Groundhog Day. Every year they prod Phil (the groundhog) out of his hole in Punxsutawney, PA so that he can give his take on the weather for the next six weeks.
Last night I watched the 1992 classic movie Groundhog Day with G and his friends from work. Every time I see this movie it gets funnier. If you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a rental. It's Bill Murray at his best, with the smug look, unseriousness, and witty humor. I don't want to give away the fun part of the story, but it involves Murray playing a weatherman sent down to report on Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. He starts out as a 'prima donna' reporter, but his extended stay in Punxsutawney changes him for the better. It's a great movie, and I think it's one of the best comedies of our generation. (As stated by today's Daily Quickie at ESPN.)
If you want some random trivia about the movie checkout IMDb's trivia page. Did you know the guy who plays Buster, the head groundhog guy is Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Murray's brother or that the groundhog in the movie bit Bill Murray twice? Also if you want to buy the movie the special edition is about $15 in stores or online.
In case you were wondering, Phil saw his shadow this morning, so six more weeks of winter.
Posted by ramk at February 2, 2005 11:37 AMGreat movie. I own it and I knew the trivia.
One of my favorite lines is when he steals Phil and the groundhog is driving the truck, Murray tells Phil in the classic Murray delivery, "Not bad for a quadriped"
Posted by: Andrew at February 2, 2005 01:12 PMI'll see it one day. Add it to the list eh?
Posted by: Dan at February 2, 2005 03:52 PMWas that picture always there? Or did you add it after my comment? My faith in my powers of observation is at stake here.
Posted by: Andrew at February 2, 2005 04:38 PMAndrew, The picture was there from when I first made the post.
Dan, 4 people on the moviedb think this is a 'must see' movie. You should definitely add it to your list. And bump it up a few spots too.
Damn you and your San Diego weather, Sheelpi. It's been about 45 and cloudy here this whole week. And we barely even have seasons. I guess it's endless summer for you. I bet you could even surf in this weather.
Posted by: Ram at February 2, 2005 06:51 PM