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These Are Those Things

I Wished They Showed Shorts Like This Before Movies

The one part of movie going I really hate is the crap commercials. It seems like everyone plays them now. But that don’t make it right.

If they played shorts like “Peter Brings The Shadows To Life”, I would be a happy man.

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These Are Those Things

Old Skool NYC Skateboard Videos

Before skateparks, before Supreme, before skating culture went mainstream, NYC was a wild and wooly beast. How can one not yearn for the bad old days, when punks on boards terrorized the hoards…

Thanks to Gothamist for this tip!

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Bowl Of Noses

Why Be Like Everyone Else?

I have met many filmmakers who were avid skateboarders in their teens; some remain so today. Although scientists have yet to find a link between the two activities, but as they both encourage people to find their own personal style, you can see why there there is a connection.

Of course, filmmaking and skateboarding go together like peanutbutter and jelly. And my favorite city is always the bread for two great tastes, as this film proves.

Skateboarding is a bit challenging in New York City, particularly when you have a board like this…

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Bowl Of Noses

Muppet Dog On Skateboard