In researching and writing my “Groundhog Day” piece, I had a number of points that I wanted to use. However, as the piece became longer than I expected, I cut points out as they didn’t fit with what I wanted to say or derailed the flow. I thought about making the points in footnotes, but… Continue reading “Groundhog Day” Notes
Category: Flicks
Groundhog Day (or How an A-Hole Learned to Be Happy)
It’s been twenty-five years since “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray, premiered (a fact that I have a hard time accepting; of course, I have a hard time accepting that many things happened decades ago). “Groundhog Day” is one of my favorite comedies, with “Airplane,” a far different movie, its only competition for the top spot. … Continue reading Groundhog Day (or How an A-Hole Learned to Be Happy)
Searching For Bobby Fischer
SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER (1993) (This blog was previously published, but due to a site re-organization is being published again). “Why are you standing so far away from me?” the sitting, shivering seven year old boy asks his pacing father, both wet as the rain comes down on them. The question interrupts the father’s stern… Continue reading Searching For Bobby Fischer
Making It Up As I Go 