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Critics
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On 5/17/2005 shalot
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Nobody makes statues or builds memorials to honor critics.
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I'm off to the DC Premier of the LODT Movie
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On 5/17/2005
John Dillon, Team Fun
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I'm looking forward to seeing this movie this eve w/lbk,DCDCAnthony,Sowhatcantollie,Ed,Adam,TheBoz, Allen & WesVa aka WesE...I know it'll bring back a bunch of old memories...gotta roll out of here if I'm gonna make it on time.
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tool movie part2
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On 5/17/2005 ya
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ok i just downloaded this movie and watched it..
a perfectly executed ball sucking manuver this is total and complete garbage
DUDES THIS IS LIKE AWSOME LIKE DUDES YA DUDES !!!
if you wonder what its like and dont want to waste money seeing it heres a perfect example...
its as if you crossed the dude from napolean dynomite with some high school kids listening to sum41 wearing homo arm wrist bands take away the comedy and add in 3 clones of keanu reeves point break style conversation
LAME LAME LAME LAME LAME ive wasted 3 hours downloading and watching this horid example of popular teen culture
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another movie tool
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On 5/17/2005
glenn
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yea im 16 not 14 and i might of been wrong but i just said from what i knew i wanna see the movie i liked the doc. i dont think its gonna be as good but i still wanna see so thats probaly all im saying. and the movie skateboard iv seen i liked it and i also like skateboard madness so who cares if u like the movie u like it and thats all u cant do anything about it so this whole forum is getting annoying
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I second that
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On 5/17/2005
Chris Chaput
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United States
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I agree with Paix. Its' EASY to criticize. And the internet makes it even easier. No one has to submit his or her review of a movie to be approved. Many of these dweebs haven't seen the movie or have any idea whatsoever what went into the production of the movie. By the time this movie opens, I will have seen the movie at least three times, and was on four locations (Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Long Beach and the Dog Bowl) during its filming. And you know what? My opionion of this movie is understandably biased. How could it not be? Just having seen the documentary predisposes me to liking/not liking the movie. Having skated "back in the day" also shapes my viewpoint of this movie. Everyone has an opinion. Just consider the source.
What slays me are these morons who have nothing more than a keyboard, a peek at the trailer and this tired old belief that being counterculturally venomous is going to make them sound cool among their alleged peers. Their peers are other braindead zeroes with chips on their shoulders. Anyone with a life appreciates the hard work and effort that goes into a project of this magnitude, and withholds judgement until they have evidence to support their claims.
This notion that someone is out to make "a quick buck" is laughable. This movie has been YEARS in the making. My scenes were done over a year ago. Look at the credits that roll after the movie. Unless your also a conspiracy theorist who believes that the studio just makes up these people for no no reason, you can't deny how huge of an effort it is. This doen't even include the 600 extras at Long Beach alone, or any of the other locations.
Is Sony/Columbia/Tristar trying to make money on this film? You betcha! It serves no one to produce a flop. And no one sold his soul or exploited skateboarding to make this happen. I call that a win-win.
This movie doesn't solve the problems of the world, and that was never its intent. It entertains us, it tells a story. It is what it is - and I'm stoked about it.
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Armchair Critics
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On 5/17/2005
Directive0
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Its easy to criticize movies these days, especially movies that on the surface appear to be trying to make a quick buck on skateboarding, a sport (regardless of how vintage you are, or how long you've been in whatever scene you subscribe to) we ALL know and love. I think the only person who can really pass any real judgement are the people involved in it, being a somewhat amatuer filmmaker, I can say that those directly involved are usually the harshest most accurate critics. However, sometimes its easy to pad your feelings of a project you're involved with, so that too is not always accurate. The hard line is most of us will have to wait to see it and even longer then that to see the repurcussions. Skateboarding is no stranger to the exploiters and the "posers" but its a sport that has survived so many droughts and traitors that I doubt one movie will be its saviour or downfall. Chaput is correct, its easy to be an armchair director, or producer, and say that a movie is going to be horrible (or have horrible effects) before you even see it. In any case, I'm looking forward to the movie, and these new toys from abec 11, and I can't wait to slap a set of bertz on my mini.
paix
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good flic
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On 5/17/2005 gt
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Skate Madness is a good movie.
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thank you mr nice guy
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On 5/17/2005 matt
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another skateboard movie a few years later was skateboard madness.did leif garret skateboard or roller skate in CHIPS? throw in super session 1976 for good skateboard footage.
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For true authenticity...
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On 5/16/2005 Tony "Mr. Nice Guy" Alva
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Yeah, if you gromos want a movie that's dead-accurate and authentic, you just have to rent "Skateboard" from 1977. Leif Garret outskated me all day long. That dude was awesome, and any of you that criticize this statement are obviously posers and have no skate in your soul. Never, ever question Tony Alva. Why do I have to point this out?
Well, at least I'm still just a caring, nice guy. (Not like that Peralta...damn hippie)
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re: another tool movie
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On 5/16/2005
msk
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"but i dont expect it to be good its a written script wich is gay thats whay the doc. was sweet what ever was told there was told by the people who were there"
The script was written by Peralta. Alva, Muir, Peralta, Jack Smith, Chris Chaput, and others who were "there" (as part of the DT scene, or competed against them at the contests) were consultants. How much closer to the source do you want?
"how come the movie only focuses on jay,alva,peralta why not ervy one [snip]the whole movie is kinda messed up how it just deals with 3 of the zboys and not all zboys."
Arguably, they were the ones that had the most impact. And how much of everyone's story could you fit into 2 hours? Even the documentary primarily focused on those three...
My two cents: If you want to watch a documentary, watch "DT&ZB" again. This movie is meant to be summer entertainment, not the be-all, end-all definitive history of the mid 70s DT scene. Take it for what it is...
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It's amazing...
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On 5/16/2005
Chris Chaput
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...that a 14 year old can log onto mommy's computer but sound more like a 10 year movie critic with an attitude. All this without even seeing the movie. Wow. I'm so impressed with how cool it is to hate everything but risk nothing.
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another tool movie
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On 5/16/2005
glenn
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United States
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im with this guys i just know nasty emo mtv kids are gonna destroy it im gonna see it but i dont expect it to be good its a written script wich is gay thats whay the doc. was sweet what ever was told there was told by the people who were there and how come the movie only focuses on jay,alva,peralta why not ervy one i just picture it only thpse three with a few lines from like oki ,muir ,cahill ,ruml and i picture some people not even saying anything the whole movie is kinda messed up how it just deals with 3 of the zboys and not all zboys. what ever makes money i guess i wonder what the movie would be rated if they used the most realistic movie to what they were realy like and what they said and what ever
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another tool movie
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On 5/16/2005 ya
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United States
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yet another movie less about skateboarding and more about some tool ass pop culture personality cookie-cutter
just as 1000's of high school thugs rushed to streets with their parents hondas after fast and furious..
with this movie will come 1000's of cloned mtv punk rock wannabe's rushing to the mall to buy their skateboarding clothes from bananna republic
stop trying to make a battle if youre some real skateboarder go out and do your thing dont bother defending yourself against what hollywood puts up as what your image should be
screw anybody who thinks this film is good ..the same sad people who watched and praised movies like 'grind' 'you got served' the 'american pie' series 'dude wheres my car' and any other trend setting lamer high school movies
gg
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Caddy-like wheels
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On 5/16/2005 EBasil
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United States
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I know the answer on that one: the wheel pictured below is a Retro-brand "Bertz", produced by Chris Chaput using "Abec 11 urethane" and will indeed be sold. I know that Mile High Skates.com has ordered some up,among others, but that they aren't shipping yet.
They're 81a durometer, with a translucent core, and will be printed on the edge/face.
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LODT decks?
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On 5/16/2005
Deano
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United States
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My guess is 20.5 million for the opening weekend.
Now that the movie is fueling a run on retro equipment, does anyone know if copies of the original fiberglass z-flex's will be massed produced? I saw one made for the movie on e-bay for way more than I have to spend and would love to replace my Jay Adams. I love the way this board rides and I stopped riding it after 25+ years due to cracks developing through the deck (I guess I weigh more than I did when I was 14). In the alternative, I would love to find someone who could refiberish mine so I can ride it again.
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cadilike wheels
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On 5/16/2005
glenn
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United States
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there gonna be selling those or just a few
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Sneak Preview in San Diego
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On 5/15/2005
Chris Chaput
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United States
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By the way, I've been invited to help open a sneak preview showing of the Lords Of Dogtown on May 17th, Tuesday night in San Diego. Some people from UCSD's Longboard Building 101 class will be in attendance. It's a really cool class and more than half are women!
I'll be hanging out after the movie, hoping that no one sneezed and missed my part. I'll see if I can get more details. Hope to see you there.
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Cadalike Wheels
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On 5/15/2005
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
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They are going to be ready in one week, barring any disasters at the factory. The molds are done. The artwork is done. We'll commit to the color and pour enough for everyone.
These work really well with older and/or narrower trucks like a MidTrack, Indy 101 or Invader. That setup is really fun on a single kick deck with little to no concave. They make for really "zippy" little cruisers. You can do old-school tricks and slalom on them too. I'll report back when I have them in my hot little hands.
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chaput
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On 5/15/2005
Simon Tessier
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Canada
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Hi chris i would like to know when your version of these wheels are gonna on the market thx!
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LODT Wheels
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On 5/15/2005
Chris Chaput
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United States
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Guy: "With these wheels you can do the same hard turns that you do on your surfboard"
Stacy: "Wow!"
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LORDS OF DOGTOWN Movie Premeir in Washingto DC
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On 5/12/2005 Surfrider Foundation-Washington DC Capitol Chapter
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United States
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The Washington DC Chapter of Surfrider Foundation was given a block of tickets for a sneak preview of this summers movie to see, "LORDS OF DOGTOWN". Anybody in the DC area interested in free tickets go to http://dcsurfrider.org for more info on when & how we will be handing out the tickets.
TUESDAY May 17th 7:30 PM
Loews Georgetown 14
3111 K Street N.W.
Washington DC, 20007
202-342-6033
Tickets are courtesy of our friends at EastCoast Board Co. Surf & Skate Shop in Fairfax, VA http://www.ecboardco.com/
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PG-13
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On 5/12/2005 Haim R.
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Israel
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I guess a few people took my question more seriously than I intended, but thanks for the feedback regarding young kids anyway.
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Foolish Jackasses
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On 5/12/2005
North Carolina Longboarder- DownHill Billies
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United States
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According to a great deal of society, skateboarding is a "foolish jackass activity?" At least that is what I have been hearing from some of the adults in my small town are saying about this 42 year old bombing the hell down one of our main street hills in the middle of the night. Of course, I would rather be considered a foolish jackass by the elitest snobs of this town and any other town for that matter than give up my skateboards. "You may take our lives, but you will neVER TAKE OUR SKATEBOARDS!" (read in a poor Mel Gibson Scot accent).
Marion Karr
North Carolina Longboarder
www.downhillbillies.org
"Fueling the Stoke One Hillbilly or one Jackass at at time!"
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LODT corrupting our nation's youth?
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On 5/12/2005 EBasil
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United States
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--Well, we are certainly not letting our 4 year old see the Star Wars movie. It's far more violent than even the last two (way more than the first three) were.
--LODT is "on the bubble" for us regarding the spud. We will see it at preview screenings, and are not worried about violence as much as language. But then, since the wife curses like a Merchant Marine, what's some F-bomb gonna do to the kid? Just kidding. The bigger issue is whether he'll stay interested if Dora, SpongeBob or Batman doesn't show up in the flick...
For kids older than 10, I have to believe the whole PG-13 rating will mostly based in the language, and that's what PG-13 is for: a warning to parents to engage their brain and make a decision about what's cool or not.
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answers ...
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On 5/12/2005
Michael Brooke
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it's got a pg 13 rating....i am taking my 9 year old....and my 4 year old (we'll close his ears and eyes if he freaks!)
there's nothing too mental about it...film classifications are pretty odd anyway...this film is way less violent than star wars.
speaking of star wars..it opens May 19, thank God!
so, it;s a full 2 weeks before lords -
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