Groundhog Day (1993)
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A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
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jump ↓Watch that first step, it's a doozy - This week we're stormstayed in Punxsutawney - with the weather crew from WPBH as we have a look at the Bill Murray-Harold Ramis classic, Groundhog Day. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - alongside friend of the podcast, Tom from Podj…
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Watch that first step, it's a doozy - This week we're stormstayed in Punxsutawney - with the weather crew from WPBH as we have a look at the Bill Murray-Harold Ramis classic, Groundhog Day. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - alongside friend of the podcast, Tom from Podjerky (they're awesome, check them out) as we analyse a a case study in life without consequences. It's a 51st episode that's got you babe, as we discuss:
- The backstory leading to Danny Rubin's development of the story and how his initial vision was changed by Harold Ramis
- The falling out between Bill Murray and Harold Ramis that sadly became the stuff of legend
- What exactly is Groundhog Day? Why do we celebrate it at all?
- Why do we forgive Phil? Should we?
- Is Andie MacDowell a good actress?
- How many Schitt's Creek alumni can you spot among the cast?
- What was one major selling point for Woodstock, IL to be chosen as the reimagined Punxsutawney?
- There's a few first casting thoughts for Phil that you're not going to believe, and one that we wouldn't mind seeing.
- Whether or not Groundhog Day is the Best Film Ever
You can catch more of Tom on PodJerky at linktr.ee/podjerky