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a nice story

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I don't think Donnie Darko was even on my list of time loop movies to watch in regards to the Groundhog Day Project but it definitely involves a time loop, one big one from beginning to end. And, I'm watching it as I write today's blog entry. I will watch Groundhog Day after. I don't intend to blog the details of the movie like I recently did with Haunter , mostly because a) I've seen this movie before, so I would not be writing about it anew and b) since it results in more than contains a time loop, there wouldn't be much to say probably. I will mention things worth mentioning as they come up. In the meantime, some asides: A friend of mine--one of the students on the speech time for which I coach actually--Pablo has a blog he's recently started dealing with photography. Yesterday , he ended "with a question to think of for tonight. Where are you in your life today and where do you see yourself in five years? I know it's a common question, but ...

a place you used to crawl underneath

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The scripty font seems unjustified for a horror film. The butterfly seems pretentious. But, the people projected into the jars on the shelves is a nice visual and the production value already seems pretty good... Oh, I should explain. I'm watching Haunter , a horror film with a time loop. Abigail Breslin stars. And those were my initial impressions. And SPOILERS will be coming. When your little brother's imaginary friend--who he insists is not imaginary--leaves things in your room, you should be more freaked out. By the way... "Lisa Johnson! Me and Edgar found the pirate treasure. Meet us in the secret cave." That walkie talkie bit has nothing on Sonny and Cher . Not sure if this is awesome or really sad--definitely too on-the-nose. A bit of a dialogue between Lisa (Breslin) and her mother: Mother: something something where do you want to go for dinner for your birthday tomorrow? Lisa: Ask me tomorrow. Mother: I hope we get there... because the car's hav...