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Advantages: Concentrates on a pioneering era of surf culture Disadvantages: Prone to a bit of hippy rambling
This is a documentary following the life and exploits of surfer George Greenough and pals. Filmed in the 70's, it documents everything from his surfing philosophy to how he shapes surfboards and even how to build your own yacht. This film is as far from a modern surfing film as you can possibly get - and depicts a far more lifestyle based image of surfing rather than the sport based image which has become more apparent. Parts of the film are visually ... ...and he was the first person to be able to film the inside the tube. This coupled with some amazing sunsets and light beams coming through the tubes makes for some brilliant psychedelic action. This builds up to a 20 minute finale set to Pink Floyd track 'Echoes'. Its an audio visual treat. Other music in the film is slightly more dubious - but fits well with the whole 70's feel.
I have always really enjoyed this film, and it inspired me to get on ...
Advantages: very nice surf movie, good cinematography Disadvantages: none
Billabong Odyssey is a film about a group of the best big wave surfers of the world gathered on a mission, to search for the world's biggest wave and ride it. The team is composed of the well known best surfers from best surfing spots with the experience and expertise in big wave riding. Mike Parsons and Brad Gerlach from Southern California. Santa Cruz's wild riders "flea" Virostko, "skindog" Collins, "barney" Baron and Josh Loya. They went for ... ...wave all over the world holding back their fears as they conquer and ride waves as high as 80 feet. It was filmed on an expedition to some of the most exotic, remotest surfing locations of the world. Some of the places they discovered by the team themselves. Locations like the Maverick in Northern California, outskirts of the Hawaiian islands, Maui, Todos Santos "dead saints" of Mexico and the locations they discovered in France, Australia and Spain. ...
Advantages: For most: The best barrel rides of their lives Disadvantages: May convince you to quit your day job
As with the first movie, I was in taken to a different place in the world of hollow tubes, magical camera angles and incredible footage of one of the best tube riders in the world.
Brian keeps this effeort very fresh and takes you on the tube ride of your life. This guy holds his own in endless barrels and tubes from Mexico to Tahiti. He has the art of putting the viewer right in the heart of the tube experience. Angle after angle gives you a meditative ...
Advantages: Very detailed look at the 2005/2006 season Disadvantages: There arent any
The aston villa season review 2005 / 2006 is a trip down memory lane at the highs and lows of that year! This particular year aston villa struggled under david o'leary but the positves were the inclusion of some very promising youngsters in the first team squad. It is a very good dvd which includes month by month results,squad profiles and match stats and who could forget the 3-1 win over close rivals birmingham city which is included as extended ...
Advantages: Intresting history and good interviews Disadvantages: Dated, too padded out.
The Subaru Impreza story give a indepth reveiw of the 'classic' shape Impreza Turbo. It includes the history of the rally team and the development of the rally and road car. it also shows the options to enthusiasts of how they can modify their own cars and reviews the advantages of joining clubs and features lots of drivers on track days.
The DVD also features interviews with some of the most infulential people behind the development of the car.
... ...Knowlage about the marque. However some parts are just included to fill space and the sound track, in my opinion, is very dated and a little annoying.
I'd recomend this DVD to any Hardcore Impreza fan, but it only covers the 'classic' shape and does show its age. ...
