“Charlie Don’t Surf” is one of the greatest and most popular movie lines of all time. But that does it really mean? The iconic movie quote can be heard in “Apocalypse Now,” an intense and literally explosive 1979 war film written by John Milius and directed by Francis Coppola. “Apocalypse Now” features an impressive cast […]
He is one of the most exciting watermen on planet earth. Laird Hamilton is back on top of his game to “Take Every Wave.” Laird Hamilton has been in the spotlight for a few decades – as a big wave surfing pioneer, and as an extreme wave explorer. The Californian-born athlete is also an experienced […]
The Māori believe that land and water are two different worlds. With that in mind, Finian Vogel decided to film a short that blends surfing and the indigenous Polynesian culture. “The idea was conceived over a year ago when I asked the editor of the non-profit magazine ‘Riverbreak’ if he knew any river waves on […]
“On any day of the year, it’s summer somewhere in the world.” Everything about “The Endless Summer” is perfect. The motto, the movie title, the promotional posters, the soundtrack, the narration, and the waves. Here’s everything you need to know about Bruce Brown’s ultimate surfing movie. Can you imagine the world without DVDs, smartphones, internet […]
There are new surf-related terms and expressions in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The OED is one of the oldest English dictionaries. It was published for the first time in 1884, and it is considered by many specialists as the most trusted English language dictionary in the world. The Oxford English Dictionary is not a […]
Everything is XXL and dangerous in “Distance Between Dreams.” Hold your breath and get ready for three-wave hold-downs. Red Bull is quietly taking over the surf movie industry. And Ian Walsh’s high-end production is just another step into grandiosity. In “Distance Between Dreams,” you’re invited to catch one of the most historic big wave surfing […]
Tiago Pires is the most successful Portuguese surfer of all time. The story of his life and career are now revealed in “Saca: The Story of Tiago Pires.” He left his mark in Pipeline, he won impossible heats, and he spent 20 years raising his country’s flag on the Qualifying Series (QS), and on the Championship […]
Who is Frank Solomon? Does he live a double life? Come on, “Let’s Be Frank.” It’s absurd, retro, surreal, and avant-garde; a colorful surf comedy which aims to establish the real identity of big wave surfer Frank James Solomon. “Let’s Be Frank” is a big-budget production. These days, you don’t make (surf) movies like this […]
Fifty-five-minute surf movies are rare these days, but film director Jack Coleman has successfully completed his two-year project. “The Zone” is all about the joy of surfing. If you’re one of those purists who see surfing as a performing art, then “The Zone” might enter the gallery of your favorite movies of all time. It’s […]
Eighteen surfers have embarked on a few “Psychic Migrations,” Volcom’s latest surf adventure into the wild spots of the West Indies, East Indies, Australia, Polynesia, Central and South America. The movie was directed by Ryan Thomas, and it was shot in multiple uninhabited and remote wave peaks around the globe. Blue gems, challenging slabs, and […]