covering one minute of the film 'groundhog day' every friday, but sometimes having to include bonus episodes so progress will be slow and deliberate. exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, religion, and the meaning of life, this show used to be part of an existential trilogy, but that no longer.
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THE WRITERS’ HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun. Plus, True Crime stories about writers. Contact us: thewritershangoutpodcast@gmail.com The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT. Executive Producer ...
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Viewing and discussing the comedy classic Caddyshack one minute at a time.
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a look into a deleted scene, phil talking to a science teacher and then watching an elementary class performing the story of the frog prince. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Monsters/Frankenstein With P. Diddy On The Side
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What do Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," P. Diddy, and the Universal Lot in Universal City all have in common? It's me, your host, Sandy Adomaitis! Join me as we dive into the captivating story behind Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein." Always remember, with writers, there’s always an intriguing drama lurking behind the scenes! The PAGE International Scre…
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Since Ramis brings up Eugene V Debs in his commentary track, here is an overview of Debs, socialism, the American Railway Union, the Pullman Strike and the violent response from corporate and government interests. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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What happened to Joker: Folie à Deux? After flopping at the box office debut, receiving poor reviews and the lowest audience score in comic book movie history, Todd Phillips’s musical Joker sequel has shocked Hollywood by earning a lackluster $40 million domestically. How did this highly anticipated musical follow-up starring Joaquin Phoenix and La…
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the third of a trio of entries written upon the death of Harold Ramis. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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the second blog entry i wrote upon the death of harold ramis, exploring the idea of being better. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Five Films To Cuddle Up With This Fall
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The fall season is well-known for its cozy atmosphere and festive activities. What could be more enjoyable than snuggling up on the couch for a comfortable night in? Here are Sandy's top 5 films to watch on a chilly fall night. The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT. Executive Producer Kristin Overn Executive Prod…
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The first blog post I wrote upon the death of Harold Ramis, talking about his legacy and his life. #GroundhogDay ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Breaking Into Hollywood With A Little Help From Harold Ramis
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REWIND EPISODE! You never know when your big break will happen. In this episode, co-host Terry Sampson shares how he landed his big break, compliments of Harold Ramis. The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT. Executive Producer Kristin Overn Producer Sandy Adomaitis Producer Terry Sampson Music by Ethan Stoller 👍 I…
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the way toward a more civilized, humane behavior
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Taking a look at the career of Harold Ramis, his bio, his credits, and his obituary. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Claudette Wells Discusses Her New Book: Fine French Dogs
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Claudette Wells, a versatile artist known for acting, writing, and voice-over work, is here to provide insights about her new book, FINE FRENCH DOGS. You may know Claudette from her roles as Peggy from A Different World and the iconic sitcom Square Pegs, where she starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker. Claudette was on the Hangout with us previous…
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minute 7 - an accomplice to implementing ideas i didn't like or understand
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as the van arrives in the town square of Punxsutawney, we look at the process of getting from Danny Rubin's original script to the final revision with Harold Ramis. time loop of the week: The Final Girls. #GroundhogDay ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Discussing the life and career of Danny Rubin, with brief sidetracks into Twin Peaks Radio, Movies-by-Minutes, Michael Schulman, Groundhog Day: The Musical, and How to Write Groundhog Day. #GroundhogDay ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Horror Writer Kevin Bachar Discusses 'The Visitor' Listen If You Dare
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We have a fantastic episode lined up for you! Kevin Bachar, an EMMY-winning documentary director and screenwriter, is our guest. Kevin has previously joined us to discuss his horror film "The Inhabitant," available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Apple+. He also discussed his book "Dredge: 22 Tales of Terror." Now, he's back to talk about his latest boo…
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it's like if a small platypus jumped into the air and you caught its bill in your mouth
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More on Heidi... Heida 2, then the start of an exploration of two art installations: Heidi 2 by Sue De Beer & Laura Parnes and Heidi by Mike Kelley & Paul McCarthy. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Amazon Studios Sues 81-Year-Old Screenwriter Of The 1989 film 'Road House.'
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The Writers’ Hangout dives into some entertainment news. Sandy and Terry cover the latest hot Hollywood lawsuits, which are plural, involving screenwriter R. Lance Hill, Amazon, and the remake of the 1989 ‘Roadhouse.’ A cult classic, ‘Roadhouse was a starring vehicle for Patrick Swayze, produced by Joel Silver and directed by Rowdy Herrington. Then…
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day 100 - i've seen it over a hundred times
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A brief bit about the existence (or not) of Heidi II. #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Phil's need to eat, or lack thereof; his physical fitness; and what dressing up as The Man With No Name means as a metaphor. #themanwithnoname #clinteastwood #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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What Happened To Gary Devore -- The Screenwriter Found Dead With His Hands Missing
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Sandy and Terry Sampson discuss the little-known mystery of the 1997 disappearance of screenwriter Gary Devore. Gary was returning home after finishing the ending of his latest script, which he claimed would uncover government secrets. However, he disappeared without a trace. Did Gary step out to "buy a pack of cigarettes," or was he met with foul …
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day 105 - people like blood sausage, too. people are morons
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describing blood sausage gets me sidetracked with benesh and the digestive metaphor in #groundhogday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Breaking Down 10 Powerful Writing Quotes So You Can Apply Them To Your Craft
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Hang out with Sandy and Terry as they explore ten screenwriting quotes and learn how to apply them to your writing. Gaining insights from successful writers is an invaluable approach to refining your craft and overcoming challenges. 👍 If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow us and leave a review where you listen to podcasts. 📸 Check out ou…
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minute 6 - this scene, right here, IS the spell
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phil becomes the groundhog, larry is a proto-phil, and phil and rita trade words on the way from blairsville, pa to algonquin, il, to woodstock, il ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Michael Crichton's Writing Process Behind the 1996 Blockbuster "Twister"
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Hang out with us as we explore what happened behind the scenes during the writing of Twister, the 1996 blockbuster movie Twister, with a special guest, my cousin Kate! Twister is an action film and screwball romance featuring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Writer Michael Crichton conceived it as a combination of the classic romantic comedy "His Girl F…
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reading the opening scene from the final revision of the script (and a little bit from the third revision) before we get to minute 6 of the film next episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Sandy and Terry delved into the Enneagram System, a method of categorizing human personality into nine distinct types. For writers, the Enneagram Personality Test website is a valuable resource for mapping out your characters' authentic emotional journeys. By taking the personality test, you will gain valuable character traits that will enhance you…
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hofstadter, a strange loop as gospel play, benesh, izod, consciousness, jung, nietzsche, heraclitus, back to the future, and bill & ted's excellent adventure ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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PAGE Judges Are Talking About Your Script
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The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the Writers’ Hangout podcast and will announce the Quarter-Finalists in their 2024 screenplay competition on Monday, July 15th. And that's our excuse to give our listeners a special treat! Today's episode features Sandy and Terry reading comments from the PAGE Awards Judges' scorecards. We also d…
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strange loops, religion, pathological demand avoidance, friends, the groundhog day effect, re-experiencing stories, assholes, presidential debates, finding community, and looping with purpose ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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10 Pet Peeves That Make A Script Reader Pause
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We’re baaccck! It is the first week of July 2024, and Sandy and Terry are ready for #hotpodsummer. Did you know that our host and creator of The Writers’ Hangout, Sandy Adomaitis, has a wealth of experience in script development for both television and film? She has worked with some of the industry’s top showrunners, including Carlton Cuse, John Wi…
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douglas hofstadter's strange loops, creating stories that are uniquely yours, finding meaning in a world increasingly meaningless, inside out 2, ex machina, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, groundhog day, fiction, religion, the self, free will, and my fundamental understanding of the universe time loop of the week: a strange loop: a musical a…
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the advent of the swallows is said to presage summer
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a detailed history and explanation of the swallows journey to and from capistrano ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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minute 5 - i like getting lost in the weeds
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the van leaves pittsburgh; imdb goofs get it wrong; credits for jennifer butler, pembroke j herring, david nichols, and john bailey; rita may be a robot; and swallows return to capistrano time loop of the week: this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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minute 5 - the swallows returning to capistrano
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the van leaves pittsburgh; imdb goofs get it wrong; credits for pembroke j herring, david nichols, and john bailey; swallows return to capistrano time loop of the week: graymatter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sibCmyoTkss) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Screenwriter Stephen Gaghan of 'Traffic' Fame Took Some Rough Turns On The Road To Success
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How do they do it? How do successful writers become successful? They must all lead charmed lives. One imagines a successful writer who works hard, gets up at 4 a.m., goes to the gym, then slides behind the laptop for four hours. Afternoons, they take their doodle around the block of their tony neighborhood, then put in another two solid hours of ed…
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bill murray, the problematic actor; his personal life and allegations of abuse; his erratic behavior on, but mostly off, set ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Rewind - PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script Ft. Karen Craig and Scott Barkan
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REWIND EPISODE. Join the conversation on how PAGE Awards Judges evaluate your screenplay with Karen Craig and Scott Barkan. Karen Craig is a professional screenwriter and script doctor whose credits include such films as AMERICAN PSYCHO II, starring Mila Kunis and William Shatner, and FORBIDDEN SECRETS, starring Kristy Swanson. Karen has served as …
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a blog entry about the marriages of harold ramis and bill murray, drifting into thoughts about permanence and grief, and getting sidetracked by a story idea i had years ago ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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The Mysterious Death Of Thelma Todd Ft. Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara From Beneath The Hollywood Sign
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Our guests are Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara from the hit podcast "From Beneath The Hollywood Sign." Every week, Steve and Nan dive into the magical, mysterious, amusing, and sometimes bizarre tales of Old Hollywood. If you're a fan of the Golden Era of Old Hollywood, "From Beneath The Hollywood Sign" is a podcast you won't want to miss. So, follow…
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a blog entry about the feud between bill murray and harold ramis and whether or not it ever ended. plus, a surprise time loop of the week: the endless ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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All Three Episodes of The Unbelievable True Story of Elisabeth Finch and Grey's Anatomy.
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Parts one, two, and three of "The Unbelievable True Story of Elisabeth Finch and Grey's Anatomy." Available now! Rising star and television writer Elizabeth Finch wrote many emotional scripts for Grey's Anatomy, exploring cancer, abortion, and sexual abuse based on her life experiences. In March of 2022, Grey's Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch was in…
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from reviews of murray's performance to my own critique of him as an actor, this blog entry reading gets interrupted by a long ramble about my favorite films, letterboxd, and my cock & bull movie talk podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Happy Mother's Day! Join Sandy and Terry on today's show as they discuss how mothers are portrayed in movies and explore the idea of screenwriters seeking feedback from the most influential women in their lives—their moms. The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT. Executive Producer Kristin Overn Producer Sandy Adom…
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minute 4 - bill murray didn't learn the lessons that phil connors did
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phil seeing rita for the first time, casting by howard feuer, the pittsburgh skyline, and time loop of the week: game changer - "deja vu" ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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The Broadcast 41 With Professor Carol Stabile
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Our esteemed guest is Professor Carol Stabile, the author of The Broadcast 41, a profound exploration of the experiences of 41 remarkable women. These women, including some of the most prominent figures of their time: Dorothy Parker, Gypsy Rose Lee, Lena Horne, and screenwriter Vera Caspray, challenged the rigid norms of the American television and…
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melatonin, hibernation, the pineal gland, and the groundhog ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Judy Blume's Top Writing Tips To Get You Started And To Keep You Going
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Do you know Judy Blume? She's a fantastic author who has written some of the most beloved childhood novels, such as "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," and "Deenie." Sandy and Terry discuss some of the best writing tips for aspiring writers by Judy Blume, gathered by Literary Hub's Emily Temple. Trust me, this…
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day 6 - groundhog day used to mean something in this town
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imbolc, candlemas, the immortal punxsutawney phil, and some science behind the holiday. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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How The Rinsch Stole $55 Million From Netflix Using Kindhearted Keanu Reeves
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Sandy tells the strange story of Netflix reportedly paying director Carl Rinsch $55 million for a sci-fi series that he failed to complete and spent most of the money on crypto investments, five Rolls Royces, and a $380K watch. Now, Carl Rinsch is demanding an additional payment of $14 million from Netflix. Plus, does Terry get a visit from Black-e…
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continuing the cataloging of sexist details in groundhog day, touching on the topics of masculinity and femininity, empowerment and oppression, and phil's improvement as a person. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Av robert e g black
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Rewind -- Behind the Scenes with Kristin Overn the Founder and Executive Director of the PAGE Awards
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In this rewind episode, we talk with Kristin Overn, the Founder and Executive Director of the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards competition. Kristin began her film career as a producer's assistant and script reader at companies like Davis Entertainment, Bonneville Worldwide, and 20th Century Fox. Since then, she has consulted, collaborated, a…
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