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Looks like the little dude says winter will continue. Which is a good thing, because I need to lose a few pounds of vanity weight before I squeeze into my bathing suit.

Who is a fan of Groundhog Day  the movie? Show of hands people or comments would be nice!

I’ve always liked Bill Murray. Not only for his important role in Ghostbusters but because he was a friend of Hunter S. Thompson. It seems that everyone who knew Mr. Thompson is a bit quirky, intelligent and creative just like him. Before Johnny Depp’s role in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Bill Murray starred in Where the Buffalo Roam, a 1980 comedy film based on short stories by Hunter S. Thompson.

I have a connection with the movie Groundhog Day because it was filmed in the little town where I was born, Woodstock, IL. When I was a kid, I thought I was born at Woodstock, meaning Woodstock the festival of peace, love, music, naked mud dancing, and people high on life so to speak.

Looks like Woodstock, IL does a yearly celebration for Groundhog Day. Check out this fun video of Woodstock Willie from 2008, thanks to YouTuber JohnnyBrewster.

No, this isn’t another post about The Muppets, this is about a new movie coming to select theaters on July 4th. Director and Academy Award winner Alex Gibney, explores the life of the writer that fathered Gonzo Journalism.

Here’s a bit of schooling for those of you who haven’t a clue what language I’m speaking. Unless you were an English major, a literary junkie, a Rolling Stone subscriber, or a heavy duty Depp fan you might not know what the heck I’m talking about. No worries, here’s an excerpt from Wikipedia:

“Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, most famous for his novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting where reporters involve themselves in the action to such a degree that they become the central figures of their stories.”

Many of you might have seen the movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, or you might remember hearing about Johnny Depp’s portrayal of this famous author that also became his good friend. So good in fact, that Depp financed the ultimate funeral Thompson requested years before his death.

“On 20 August 2005, in a private ceremony, Thompson’s ashes were fired from a cannon atop a 153-foot (47 m) tower of his own design (in the shape of a double-thumbed fist clutching a peyote button) to the tune of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man”, known to be the song most respected by the late writer. Red, white, blue, and green fireworks were launched along with his ashes.”—Wikipedia

You might be unaware of Thompson’s work or you might have his books on your nightstand and wear a Gonzo pin proudly; either way it looks like we’ll all learn something while watching this documentary full of Hunter flashbacks, photos, and milestones from the life and times of this literary genius.

Just like Hunter’s slogan that has become a mantra to millions, “Buy the ticket, take the ride.” 

Find the theater near you by clicking here. And yes, Johnny Depp is in this film too. Check out the trailer for yourself folks:

“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.”—Hunter S. Thompson

1. He has appeared in many films with his sister Joan Cusack, including Sixteen Candles, High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank, Cradle Will Rock and Say Anything. Most recently they share the screen in War, Inc.

2. He writes for the internet newspaper, The Huffington Post.

3. His voice talent brings to life the lead character in the movie Igor that will be released this fall.

4. He was a friend with American journalist and author, the pioneer of Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson.

5. John Cusack is an actor, co-writer, and co-producer of the film War, Inc. The movie is in theaters now. Check your local listings for one near you, and if it’s not close by, it would be a great time for a summer road trip.