Thursday, October 11, 2007

Let it Ride: The Craig Kelly Story

Just saw the snowboarding documentary "Let it Ride" last night, about legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly. It was a really inspiring movie. One of those things that makes you wonder what the hell you're doing with your own life. Or, at least, it made ME wonder that. Not only is the snowboarding footage (mostly shot by pro documentary-maker Jacques Russo) incredible, but the message about trying to live life for the moment, instead of wondering what's around every next corner, comes through loud and clear.

The film also explores the history of snowboarding, the rivarly between Burton and Sims, and gives a nod to snowboarding's precursor, kids' toy "The Snurfer."

But even if you're not interested in anything deeper than some sick carves on stomach-turning, totally exposed faces, you'll probably still love this movie.

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