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Palms Springs v. Groundhog Day: Finding Meaning in The Loop (Patreon)

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2020-07-27 15:22:28

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I've always been fan of Groundhog Day and it's concept. It presents a scenario that forces us to look at the world and our lives differently and ask questions about how we find meaning in our lives. Palm Springs extends the concept, making some changes that have new implications.

I wanted to compare the two films and their philosophies to see how they differed. So I examined both through the lens of existentialist philosopher Albert Camus.

I usually make videos about filmmaking techniques instead of story analysis so this is something new, I hope you enjoy!

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Palm Springs v Groundhog Day: How to Find Meaning in The Loop

Thanks to MUBI for their support! Get your 30 day free trial of MUBI here: http://mubi.com/thomasflight Palm Springs and Groundhog Day both use the Greek myth of Sisyphus as a metaphor for our lives, asking how we can live meaningful lives when our actions have no long term consequences. This video examines both films through the lens of philosopher Albert Camus, comparing the worlds and answers they present. Clickbait Title: Palm Springs ending EXPLAINED! // Support my Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thomasflight (Patreon backers get access to a monthly podcast, discord server, bonus videos, and more depending on their level of support). // STREAM THEORY PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/42wXr01O3a5seKpFiAGBpE - iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stream-theory/id1479604718 // TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thomasflight // WEBSITE: http://www.thomasflight.com // FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/thomasflight // For Sponsorship and Business inquiries: me@thomasflight.com *All Amazon links are affiliate links that support my channel.