As satisfying as it is terrifying.
The World Surf League, as you know, has been in a wave slump all season long. Aside from a day at Pipeline and a day or two at Margaret River, the swell quality has been terrible leaving surfers injured and surf fans sad. Of course eternal sunshine burns brightly in the spotless minds of Erik Logan, Jessi Miley-Dyer, Dave Prodan and crew but we, the proud and few, are in a terrible state.
Thankfully there are other outlets.
For Monster Energy, today, has released the award-winning documentary “Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear.” Featuring standout big wave studs Nic Von Rupp, Makua Rothman, Torrey Meister, Bianca Valenti and Matt Bromley, the picture documents the 2022-23 big wave season which just so happened to be extremely all-time.
It’s the best coverage ever of Nazare and really tells the story of the place and what it’s like to surf there – plus they captured my best waves ever there, and I’ve been surfing there for years,” Rupp said.
“Dare to be moved by great cinematic storytelling. Nazaré like you’ve never seen,” BeachGrit’s Chas Smith added.
Mavericks and Jaws are featured alongside Portugal’s crown jewel but the best part, maybe, is narration from the one and only Josh Brolin.
“It’s an important film. There’s something raw about it, stripped down, very human, and real. I loved being involved. It touches people’s hearts, and that’s all that matters,” the Dune star declared.
Did I already tell you about the time that my brother’s high school friend babysat for Josh Brolin and/or Minnie Driver’s child and/or children when the couple was engaged and living in Atascadero, California? I can’t recall if the youngster was theirs, or from a previous relationship, nor can I recall if it was Driver’s or Brolin’s. There’s not much more than that to the story but I find it interesting enough.
In any case, while Margaret River is off, yet again, spend some QT watching a work surf historian Matt Warsaw described as “as satisfying as it is terrifying!”
don’t shoot the messenger…just the beer!
racism is a controllable disease. apparently that was in the govt cards but was shot down in the courts. EnviroProAsshole (EPA) was involved as well. Pity the fools? or poor, poor pitiful us? after the series of disappointing mental health & gender posts, i’ve come out of the closet and thoroughly scratched me juevos. one man up…show me a manageable Nazarre. don’t need no more fucking fear…
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Echo’s growing louder. A lot of pro’s, big wave Dave’s, locals etc over crew blowing out waves/zones and blasting them on social media. Tim B is the worst culprit, where-ever he goes crowds triple. Nathan’s peacocking is a close second. The whole scene is roasted.
Get to business Tucker
If Brolin is involved – I’m in. He seems like the coolest Hollywood cunt getting around. Into Surfing, skate & punk rock. Winner in my book. Not to mention ‘No Country’ is possibly the best novel to film adaption ever made.
Monster Energy have realised that red bull actually make their money from digital content rather than the horrible tasting energy drinks & are jumping on the bandwagon. I’m sure this’ll be fun on the big screen but otherwise ummm yawn, another giant wave film
“Me me me! I I I… don’t work and have never had a job!” – Von Rupp
…speaking of fear, should a 5-10 QB go #1 in the draft?? … (apologies, yet more Nazare clips weren’t enough to keep my mind from wandering)
over at cracked…com, there is word that T. Brady wants to re-impress giselle by doing stand-up comedy. included is this piece: “What did the linebacker say to the stewardess? Put me in Coach!” for sure, that’ll get her back.
What a Dick Dastardly move!
Think it depends on the color of your skin.
did the Depends chyon at the bottom left of screen get to ya subliminally, or is that just me? me. me.me. me. I. I.I…
I could listen to Von Rupp all day.
Will no one rember the pangolin ?
wuhan, chinese, bats, open air meat market = covid 19. did everyone miss covid 1? or did CDC just skip ahead?
I thought josh’s other side of fear was getting a dick sunburn.
Surprised Josh Brolin has any piss left to give, after draining it all on the graves of the Granite Mountain Hotshots in yet another thing he ruined.
Nazare îs boring as batshit
Many, many years back a friend of mine babysat for Kevin Costner in Carpinteria. She asked me to come over to his place and help her take the kids surfing. We did that. I also did a Heisman Trophy carry of his gold-foil honey baked ham from the refrigerator. Took it home and made some mighty tasty sandwiches that week. Figured he wouldn’t mind.
“Dare to be moved by great cinematic storytelling. Nazaré like you’ve never seen,” BeachGrit’s Chas Smith added.
Suspiciously clickbaity! I’m thinking this is about a ballet recital of Bethany Hamilton performing the Nutcracker in Nazaré’s market square.
Oh nooo, they let a scumbag in the booth !
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Hahahahahahar, cheers Luke !
That scumbag always makes me feel like I found a half bar of wax in the trunk with no sand in it..
excellent…Chappelle would say: “He’s keepin it real!” Positive Wall of Sound bursts open…
Why are the Saffas so much more erudite? It’s like they actually went to school or something.
Great “synergy” btw bg, monster, and Hollywood has-been.