Groundhog Day: It's a Doozy
By John O'Brien, S.J. 1993. Director: Harold Ramis. 100 min. Actors: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott Music: George Fenton “Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today.” – Phil, Groundhog Day Phil Connors (Murray) is a self-absorbed weatherman at a Pittsburgh television station, who feels he is destined for much greater things, and disdains his co-workers and, especially, the annual February 2 road-trip to Punxsutawney to cover the prognostications of its famous groundhog. This year, he goes with a new producer, Rita (MacDowell), and Larry (Elliott) the cameraman, making no bones about his unhappiness. They cover the event, and he goes to bed. The next morning, he wakes to hear the same jingle and talk-show banter on his bedside radio he heard the morning before. Initially believing he is experiencing an acute case of déjà vu, Phil soon discovers he is actually reliving Groundhog Day. And it happens again and again, with the calend...