• Groundhog Day: An Inescapable Premise

    • Video Essay
February 2019

The premise of Groundhog Day is expertly constructed to drive natural, organic character change.

This video examines how Phil is designed to be a character that seems like he could never change, dissect how the premise of the story traps him in a world that will constantly attack his character flaw, and explore how the relentless nature of the premise ensures that the protagonist will have no choice but to transform.

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