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     Loose1 |
I've found some really good movie's/documentary's. "wild bill's run" About a guy and his friends riding from Willow River, MN to Russia on snowmobiles in 1971. I've been thru Willow river and been to the Squirrel Cage bar that he owned at one time. He was thought to be one of the biggest pot smugglers in the US but he was never caught and just disappeared. "Boys of Bonneville" Story about Ab Jenkins who started land speed racing at Bonneville in Utah in the early 30's; and the story of his car "Mormon Meteor" It has old footage from the beginning up to current times. Both of these two are on Hulu. I have them both on dvd. If your a motor head and like history these are worth watching. "Dust to Glory" is one I'm sure most of you have seen but if not check it out. It's about the Baja 1000, following a guy that rides the whole thing on a XR. One that I never heard of until I was browsing for movies to check out is "Rush" It's a story of two open wheel racers in the early 70"s. The only name's I recognized were Olivia Wilde, and director Ron Howard. I don't know how true it is but it has really good racing scenes and keeps you watching. Anybody have a good one to add to the list? Matt | ||
| Ourdee |
I've been watching documentaries on youtube. Wife claims I read boring books too. (Theology) | ||
| Hughlysses |
One that I never heard of until I was browsing for movies to check out is "Rush" It's a story of two open wheel racers in the early 70"s. The only name's I recognized were Olivia Wilde, and director Ron Howard. I don't know how true it is but it has really good racing scenes and keeps you watching. Sorry you missed it in the theaters. It's pretty awesome. There's a good documentary about Burt Monro; I believe it's included with "the World's Fastest Indian" DVD. Anthony Hopkins did a scary good job of portraying him in the movie. | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
Thanks for starting this thread. Nice to have something worthwhile to put on the tube until the winter Olympics start. +1 on "Dust to Glory". For those interested in watching or re-watching the "Long Way" series (Round/Down), they are finally on Netflix  | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
My dentist has a flatscreen over the chair so you can watch while he works, it's on mute with subtitles. Watched some of the BBC documentary series on Yellowstone Park last week. Outstanding filming & very informative. | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
A few days ago I watched Lone Survivor on DVD - its one of the best movies I've seen in years. To see what these men faced, what they went through and kept fighting, incredible. its not a happy ending movie, the title is a spoiler for that, but dang its worth the watch. Released in theaters yesterday, but go online, the 'awards consideration' copies are out there, I got a copy on dvd from a friend that was amazing quality Now time to buy MLs book. As for docs - Ghost Army, on the WW2 US division of deception, guys that had the inflatable tanks and planes to make the Germans thing they were doing one thing while the 'real' troops were going somewhere else or flanking them etc Its on Amazon Prime for free | ||
| Twig |
You might like this...The Thrill Is On..Early 70's flat track racing on Youtube. Very well done. | ||
| Loose1 |
I forgot about "TT3D closer to the edge" and "one mans dream the Britten bike story" Matt | ||
| Blake |
Must mention the standard for moto documentaries, the must-see if there is one, On Any Sunday. All the follow-ons from it are worthwhile too. | ||
| Court |
We just pulled a 28 hour shirt in a power plant and I took a couple hours, in the middle of the night, and watched that Westinghouse documentary. That is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for the suggestions RD. | ||
| Teeps |
Vanishing Point | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Hope you put that shirt in the wash afterwards Court.  | ||
| Ourdee |
Court, I would have enjoyed knowing him. Great history lesson. You are welcome. | ||
| Brumbear |
I just went to see Why we ride I liked it a lot. A little to focussed on west coast but there is way more riding out there so it is what it is. The soundtrack was also quite powerful. http://vimeo.com/75545684 | ||
| Reepicheep |
I just watched Ghost Army on Amazon prime last night also... I enjoyed it. Then I watched the new Red Dawn. It's good if you have had enough beer.  | ||
| Blake |
I 2nd what Court said RD. Direct link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BUpF__h-IY | ||
| Ourdee |
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| Boney95 |
Two of my favorites. There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jDBWRBariA The West Memphis Three series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skCBbopl8FY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN4Vs72pQno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkb2gf1Vl5c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfbnokWYeZA | ||
| Firstbuell |
guys, this is a SUPER thread! thx to all here for posting their faves I think about my own & post em up soon | ||
| Jb2 |
A thread with the following titles fell into the Quick Board archives so I'm bringing these up again. For a fair amount of Buell content and a really well put together film is about, and called, "Why We Ride". I would suggest picking up a copy from Amazon; http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Ride-Kenny-Roberts/dp /B00GHYIQ18/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=138 9573805&sr=1-1&keywords=why+we+ride Dave Barr has a segment where he talks about his injuries and his trip around the world. During the 5 minute chapter of the film his Uly is in the background. Then near the end of the film it shows him and his daughter out riding in the Kern River Valley with some really good clips of them together. Also in the Daytona segment there's a short pan of the EBR/Hero Team in the garage area. Great film. May be a little sappy for some and some made the bad comparison to "On Any Sunday". Yeah, maybe the same genre' but no comparison. Both are great, in different ways. The other film I found myself watching repeatedly is called "Its Better In The Wind". Scott Toepfer put together an excellent short film/documentary with original music by Chuck Ragan. It's another film to get you through them days when there's 14" of snow on the ground. DAMHIK  https://vimeo.com/31288625 Just started watching the Westinghouse film. Dad spent 30 plus years working for them before his division was sold to ABB. He worked for them until the very end. Cool stuff. | ||
| Rocket_in_uk |
Highly entertaining and brilliant if you enjoy a gritty rock n roll movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO4pS5_3u94 Rocket in England (Message edited by rocket_in_uk on January 12, 2014) | ||
| Reepicheep |
Dave is in why we ride! Fantastic news! Can't wait to see it. | ||
| Jb2 |
Reep, There's strong family content in there. Thought of you and your family during several of the segments. You really should get it. More Buell content too... forgot about the Klock family. Mother Laura, daughter Erika and daughter Carlee were the first mother-daughter-daughter record holders at Bonneville. The daughters rode an XB and a Blast to records. There's a shot of them riding at the end of their segment. | ||
| Kenm123t |
Waiting on the Trial and Punishment of Barack H. Obama here and or 1st Lady makes makes Joe Biden President ! | ||
| Torquehd |
I'm sure that most here have seen the John Britten documentary. While this isn't the full length DVD, these segments show a few clips not in the DVD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyht48MAOTw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV0FWljj6FE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTubQg_4_To I know, there are some different opinions about his personal character. His skillset, determination, and ingenuity are what appeal to me. And though I realize he had help for the majority of the project, he started alone, and there is something akin to meditation in laboring alone to achieve your goals. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Ordee, Thank you so much for the link to the Westinghouse documentary. That was very well worth the time, every second. I always liked Westinghouse and grew to dislike Edison. Now hopefully more folks will know who the real industrial inventor really was. | ||
| Ourdee |
Back when "Dust To Glory" was a hit another film was shot. It was Pretty good for early 70s. Called "The Thrill Is On" was shot then the producers ran out of money and it sat for near 30 years. I would have been glued to it back then. Not as good as "Westinghouse" but worth a peek if you are bored. For the first 50 minutes it is 1971 on dirt flat tracks. The last 18 minutes (2003) interview with Dave Aldana and Bart Markel. Link to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fehu0WaPE6A Quick look if you're lazy: | ||
| Hootowl |
The making of the dark side of the moon on netflix. It's a nice way to spend 45 minutes. | ||
| Sifo |
The Silent Scream | ||
| Rocket_in_uk |
Worth five minutes of your time if you enjoy flying. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=6564913943973 18 Rocket in England |
