In light of the upcoming Lebowski Fest New York, I figured this was a good time for the latest installment of Things Surfers Like. This time we explore:
THE BIG LEBOWSKI
It’s entirely appropriate that Jeff Bridges is a surfer.
Because his character from “The Big Lebowski” is so much like a surfer. He’s a Southern Californian with a laid-back […]
Posted on November 12th, 2008 by Pat
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It’s pretty rare to read about San Luis Obispo County in the surf press. And it’s even more rare to read about local female surfers. But a couple of women with local ties stand out.
In next week’s Ticket, we’ll feature Pismo Beach native Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to drop into huge waves at Mavericks, who will be coming to […]
Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Pat
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My pants are soaked.
I just shot some video for an upcoming feature on surfer/shaper/painter/musician Shane Stoneman, and, well — I really wanted to get some shots of him in the water. So, of course, I just had to get to the ocean.
I know — tough gig.
That video, which will also feature music from Stoneman’s new CD, “Days […]
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Pat
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The formula for surf movies is pretty simple: Show us some waves, tell a few good stories and feature plenty of good wipeouts.
Seems easy enough. Yet, a lot of surf movies really suck. And there are a few reasons for this:
First of all, some meathead surfers figure they’ll make films so they won’t have to get real jobs. Which […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by Pat
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Just days before the 4th of July, business owners are worried that shark sightings will hurt sales on their busiest week of the summer.
Sound like recent news from Avila Beach and Pismo? Well, yeah. But it was also an integral part of the plot for “Jaws,” Steven Spielberg’s first really big movie, which ironically will […]
Posted on July 2nd, 2007 by Pat
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