Why We're Drawn To Time Loop Stories Like 'Groundhog Day'

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Why We're Drawn To Time Loop Stories Like 'Groundhog Day'

Post by Riddick » 02-02-2018 01:52 PM

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The wealth of time loop stories out there testifies to the resonance of the idea. It's a great high concept hook: time loops raise big questions of choice and fate from the get-go and they pull philosophical complexity out of the most banal scenes.

A time loop can turn repeating events into puzzles with infinite solutions, or into set-ups with numerous punchlines. The idea of a time loop is so irresistible that we'll probably keep seeing it crop up again and again in pop culture with new twists for as long as we live.

So which stories involving time loops do interesting things, and which just give us the same old ideas again? Let Fan Service help you sort them out. FULL STORY
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Re: Why We're Drawn To Time Loop Stories Like 'Groundhog Day'

Post by Doka » 02-06-2018 02:32 PM

Why We're Drawn To Time Loop Stories Like 'Groundhog Day'


It's one of the only true things on this planet, and we all are stuck in it to some degree, some way more than others. With Emotions we drive ourselves into the same ol', same ol' since time began. Around, around WE go, on a never ending Merry Go- Round, the names of what to fear, is only dictated by the time's we are in. Maybe it becomes more noticeable with age, but only if you are aware of the chaos around you, and just don't want to play the game any more. There is escape, but each must find their own way. YOU are the only one that can live-up to your good and full potential, the rest is just a distraction to test you.

This is how the movie ends, Hokey, maybe? But the idea is sound. The World will NOT be changed by you or for you, the way off,up and out must be a personal journey OFF the Merry-Go-Round. Don't worry, many have stepped out of the "circle" before you and live the great, prosperous lives, for themselves and family,that was always meant for them to have.
The end of Groundhog Day shows us that Phil Connors has finally succeeded in escaping from the seemingly endless repetition of February 2nd. We realize that his escape has been triggered by his transformation into a good person and by the fact that he is finally worthy of Rita's love
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