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Welcome back again to another year of The Movie Vaults podcast of Groundhogs Day! This week our featured sponsor Jonathan Anglin, with www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com, is joining us our guest as we discuss the 1993 blockbuster hit Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. As Ned Ryerson always says, “Do you have life insurance? Cause if you do, you could always have more! Am I right or am I right or am I right!” Let Hedman Anglin Agency help build and protect your assets. Call 614-486-7300 or email them at service@hedmananglinagency.com and let them help you with all of your insurance needs. Tell them Ned Ryerson sent ya! Hedman Anglin Agency is an independent agency licensed to serve clients across the US. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zach and Ben engage in a conversation about war and its consequences following a viewing of Oliver Stone's "Platoon". They also compare it to the other major films about Vietnam and talk about the movie's stars, Willem Dafoe and Charlie Sheen.  Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a simple quest, Zach and Ben try to determine if Citizen Kane is the best movie of all time. Having never seen it before, both have a fair amount to decipher. Find out if the Movie Vault concludes that this is indeed the best movie of all time or that is just another overrated classic. Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On a monumental episode of the Movie Vault, "Killer Sofa" director Bernie Rao joins Ben & Zach to discuss Hal Hartley's cult classic film "Henry Fool". The group dives into the complex themes the movie presents, the characters of Henry and Simon, and other subtle elements of the film. Even if you have never heard of this movie, this is not an episode you'll want to skip! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anna returns for the final installment of the Lord of the Rings. The focus shifts to Aragorn as he returns to the throne of Gondor alongside Sam and Frodo marching to Mount Doom. Both must face the evil Sauron (who is an Eye, which is weird) and hope to save Middle-Earth from going to the dark side. You won't want to miss this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anna returns to join the crew while they discuss the second installment of the Lord of the Rings. Join them as they discover what the two towers are, explore the character development and observe the friendship between Frodo and Sam.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anna Hoover, a local fan and expert on the Lord of the Rings, joins the Movie Vault to discuss one of the great works of fantasy. Zach had never seen the films so Ben and Anna got to introduce him to Tolkien's detailed, immersive Middle-Earth.  There was a lot to discuss but the gang covers it all! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join the Movie Vault for a very special Christmas episode featuring none other than Zach's mom, Mrs. Amy Lewald! The group dives deep into the heart-warming story of Buddy the Elf, learning about the backstory of the filming and coming up with a few crazy theories. Don't miss this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Wakanda returns to the big screen in the second installment of the Black Panther franchise. Ben and Zach discuss the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, how Ryan Coogler was able to adapt his screenplay and the introduction of Namor. Don't miss out on this vibranium powered episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben and Zach take on Marty and Bob in this episode. This movie is a boxing movie that isn't really about boxing and a black and white movie that doesn't need to be black and white. Hopefully the crew doesn't get knocked out! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this spooky Halloween night, Ben and Zach are joined by Jake and Blake to discuss the grandfather of horror movies...Halloween. The crew was able to watch the film in theaters as it was intended and discuss the impact this had on horror movies after. Don't miss this spooktacular episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zach and Ben are in a scary room in a basement in a house in a scary town. In this room, they review Barbarian, a new horror film out in theaters now. Is this movie pushing the boundaries of horror, or does it get caught up in the clichés of the genre? Find out in this week's episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zach and Ben are joined by a very special guest, Scott Lewald, to review both Top Gun and it's sequel Top Gun: Maverick. Scott has the unique distinction of being Zach's father and was our resident expert on 80's movies (despite only being 7 when Top Gun was released). The group discusses the generational differences in interpreting the films, what makes planes so cool and how Top Gun: Maverick was able to successfully draw in all age groups. Of course plenty of other topics were discussed so don't miss this episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zach and Ben sit down for a quick discussion of Marvel's first holiday special. They also talk about Ivy league schools for some reason. Tune in  Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zach and Ben discuss Harry Styles latest venture....movie acting! And unlike Dunkirk, he actually has to say words. The movie brings about an interesting discussion on the role of exaggeration in movies and the importance of strong characters. Plus the crew discusses all the juicy drama that occurred in the filming of this movie! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben's brother Jonathan joins the podcast for the second time to discuss one of his favorite Sci-Fi satire's, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Jonathan informs the crew on the history of the series and how it was developed first through radio drama. The crew also discusses the series' place in Sic-Fi pop culture. Finally, a discussion of the Ig Noble Award Winners ends the episode. Join us or we'll destroy Earth and build a new one! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spoiler alert for this episode: Both Zach and Ben were kind of disappointed by Pan's Labyrinth. No disrespect to Guillermo del Toro and his cool practical effects, but this movie didn't tickle our fancy. However, still stick around for a discussion on who should replace the Queen of England (we're not sold on Charles being fit to take the throne). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zooming down the tracks at a billion miles an hour come Zach and Ben as they review David Leitch's action/comedy/mystery/espionage/thriller "Bullet Train". Is the movie more then just Brad Pitt's charismatic personality? Do all the thrills add up to a fulfilling endeavor? Find out all that and more on this week's episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Vietnam war was a difficult era for Americans and this is powerfully evidenced in the 1979 film "The Deer Hunter". Robert DeNiro and Christopher Walken star in this classic. Zach and Ben spend the better part of an hour dissecting this film and attempt to wrestle through the difficulties of war in the process.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What if you could erase someone out of your life? Well in this movie you can! Kate Winslet and Jim Carey detest each other enough to try out a new technology...but things don't go to plan. Listen as Ben and Zach discuss romantic relationships, manic pixie dream girls and Saudi Arabian futuristic cities --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app