I had some laundry to fold tonight and a couple of kids that wanted to watch a movie. It was late and I didn't really want to watch a movie but Natty pointed out that it was Friday and no school tomorrow. My next challenge - what movie? The kids don't really go for any of my choices so we end up looking at the movies they like and then they tend to argue a bit. I didn't want to deal with any of that tonight so I simply grabbed one of my all time favorite movies. Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. I love that movie. It has been a number of years since I last watched it and I was thoroughly enjoying it. Jack was worn out as was Andy and so we shut it down and got in some scripture reading and family prayer prior to the kids retiring. I will need to finish the movie tomorrow for sure.
A number of years ago (I couldn't even say how many though it is likely prior to the Florida move in 2005) there was a story on TV about movies. I just remember that the critics doing the story raved about the genius that is Groundhog Day. It ranked as one of the best movies of all time - in their opinions of course. I happen to agree. It is just so well done and do I need to comment on Bill Murray? The man is great. I watched half of the movie with the kids and couldn't help but laugh - a lot - when I watched Bill do his thing and saw so many comparisons to Mike.
Shortly after my mission when the fam moved to Vegas Mike got into watching What About Bob and Groundhog Day. He may have watched other Bill Murray movies as well. Anyway, he studied Bills mannerisms and adopted many of them himself. He is a fantastic Bill Murray impersonator.
The kids seemed to enjoy the movie though I don't know how well they were following what was going on. Natty more then the boys I'm sure. Well anyway, I enjoyed it. It is a classic.
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