moni Vargas
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1. An arrogant weather reporter is living an unfulfilled life. He’s considering leaving his job & making a change in his life but he’s too miserable to take the plunge. He finds himself reliving the same day and learns to make the most of everyday life. He finds purpose and meaning in helping others and engaging with the world around him which leads to him falling in love.
2. Lead characters:
Change Agent: Rita
Transformable Character: Phil
Oppression: Groundhog Day
3. We are lured into the profound journey by the mundane aspect of a life that is not being fully lived by a main character who is feeling stuck and uninspired.
4. Phil transforms from a self-centered, miserable narcissist to a helpful, thoughtful and engaged member of the community.
5. What is the gradient the change?
He is cynical toward Rita & makes fun of her positive attitude & outlook.
He doesn’t engage with the beggar, avoids and ridicules his high school friend.
He lives without consequences while stuck in Groundhog Day.
Tries to seduce Rita with insincere, manipulative ways that do not work.
Drives off the cliff in the pick up truck to become ‘unstuck’ and break from his ways.
When there’s nothing to lose, he takes more chances in his life.
He looks for opportunities to learn & help the community.
He changes his outlook and becomes a more kind and caring person, making him attractive to Rita.
When Rita falls asleep next to him, he finally expresses his love & admiration.
6. What beliefs are challenged that cause a main character to shift their perspective…and make the change?
His self-centered beliefs were challenged and he began to engage with the world & people around him.
7. What are the most profound moments of the movie?
Phil expresses his feelings genuinely.
Phil helps the old man – was it his father?
Phil kills his old ways and is reborn every morning with a better perspective.
Phil finally escapes Groundhog day with the help of Rita’s love and a future together.
8. What are the most profound lines of the movie?
– What would you do if you were stuck in one place and everyday was exactly the same & nothing you did matters?
– Sometimes you have to take big chances.
– I don’t worry about anything anymore.
– I don’t even like myself.
– I’ve come to the end of me, Rita.
– I am happy now because I love you.
9. How does the ending payoff the setups of this movie?
All of Phil’s shift to a more positive & altruistic attitude: the beggar, the highschool friend, genuine feelings, looking for ways to help others rather than only looking after himself.
10. What is the Profound Truth of this movie?
Life is what you make it. By shifting your outlook and engaging with others in helpful ways, you invite happiness, fulfillment and love into your life.
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Hello everyone,
It’s great to be in contact with you all.
I’m Moni Vargas and I live in Los Angeles.
I’ve written 3 short film scripts, one of which I directed.
I enjoyed the breakdown of Everything, Everywhere and was inspired to learn more about the Profound process. I’ve had a feature script idea for years and I’m hoping to spend time developing it through the structure of this class.
I’m an Emmy nominated, award winning director / producer of primarily documentary films who is fascinated by the creative process. I’ve also been a professional DJ for over 20 yrs.
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See you then,
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