Groundhog Day at 25: Conflict and Inspiration at the Tipping Point of Seasonal Genres
Groundhog Day has been recognized by leaders of many religions as an inspirational film. It tracks all the responses a person might have to the suspicion that the world has no God, design, or inherent purpose: first, transgressive self-indulgence; next, acedic depression; and finally, redemptive ben...
| Subtitles: | Groundhog Day at twenty-five |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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The journal of religion and film
Year: 2019, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-21 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Groundhog day
/ Existence of God
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| IxTheo Classification: | AA Study of religion AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism AG Religious life; material religion CB Christian life; spirituality CE Christian art |
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| Summary: | Groundhog Day has been recognized by leaders of many religions as an inspirational film. It tracks all the responses a person might have to the suspicion that the world has no God, design, or inherent purpose: first, transgressive self-indulgence; next, acedic depression; and finally, redemptive benevolence. During the filming, however, a conflict in vision between Harold Ramis and Bill Murray tore apart their friendship. Ramis wanted a romantic comedy founded on evolution from arrogance to selfless benevolence; Murray preferred a darker satire. Although the finished film reflects Ramis's vision of comedy - the genre of spring - Murray's satirical gestures leave traces of winter that subtly undermine the inspiring climax. |
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| ISSN: | 1092-1311 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The journal of religion and film
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