Media and Skateboarding-1

*no major spoilers-just slight hints*

1. Zeke And Luther

This is probably where lots of people was introduced to skateboarding as a kid (on the tv shows/movies at least. I saw Lil Wayne and Tyler showing theirs at times before this).

Disney XD aka the Disney most people thought was specifically for "skaters" and "cool kids." Heck, Disney made Disney XD stood for "Disney Extreme Digital," and was for older kids, so people knew it wasn't for the ones who wanted to see family oriented shows with less actiony plots.

Zeke and Luther was a show about two teens that went everywhere on their skateboards, and wanted to be professional skateboarders. I remember watching enough for the theme song to ring bells years later, but I didn't watch all of the episodes (or at least, I couldn't recall their plots when I rewatched them). I was a bit shocked seeing more tricks and them having regular fun on their boards. They would hangout behind a building and try to jump over jugs and whatnot. It felt very real. Yes, the storylines got increasingly more ridiculous, but they never lost sight of what they enjoyed "skateboarding." We saw Luther explore stuff like rapping, and they'd just have fun around, but it was mainly about their friendship and doing what they needed to do to make it. They handled sponsorships and competitions too. Felt real at times. Like their nerves when trying to beat a record, or when they talked about not progressing as fast as they would've wanted. I still haven't finished it though.

2. Mid90s

I watched this not too long ago. It's about a little boy getting into skateboarding, and of course the scene and group of friends he meets while doing so. He wants to be like them (which...wasn't a good thing in my opinion. Like, they were good kids, but advanced/older and he got into situations/did things I couldn't be supportive of...) People in the comments talked about it really feeling that when in the 90s. Just you, your friends, and a board. They'd be out at all hours and how the rules and culture changed. I wasn't skating back then, so i can't say. But, in the late 2000s and 2010s I got into skating a bit and was more into my friends and how the days seemed to stretch on forever. So, I get it a little.

All I could think was "he's a kid" and "this is giving me Kids..." when he was at the party (actually had to fast foreward during that part with the older girl).

The cast was excellent and they were funny too. I had the same joy for him as he did when he did his first ollie and when everyone landed anything. You're supposed to cheer people on. Not much skating, but a lot to do with friendship.

It was also made by A24, so of course it looks amazing.

3. Street Dreams

This one was 3 things:

1. interesting

2. hilarious

3. fast paced

Interesting and fast paced: The main character, Derreck, wanted no part in the life his dad wanted for him, or the job the racist white man offered. He didn't want to attend school, he just wanted to skate. He had this trick that he wanted to nail for his video. They needed to go to a skating competition in Florida and compete in order. All they wanted was the right trick to be on their rolls so that they could be put on a professional team. He had the most heart and seemed to care the most about getting better.

One friend Mikey: filmed everyone. There's always that one person filming tricks, and I love 'em. They just wanna help out and perfect their own craft. They're very appreciated. He was the nicest and tried his best to make sure everyone got the shots they needed and that Derreck didn't get in trouble.

One friend Cash: was the guy who skated but wasn't really the competing type. He just did it for fun. He was also the one saying the wildest and funniest things, or at least things that made you go "who would say something like that." Everyone knows/knew a guy like this. He did seem to want Troy to just be cool.

One friend Reese: He was the Black character that had funny lines, or was just kinda there. He was pretty much always talking to Cash. We saw him do some tricks too. He was cool.

One friend...kinda Troy: Played by Rob Dyrdek-He's a bit older than Derreck and was a hater. When Derreck got attention and progressed, he was not having it. I mean, I think you should watch him compete and the ending to find out what happens. But, I peeped him being hater before the guys did.

It was interesting seeing a younger Rob that was focused on being a skateboarder and not really a tv person. I didn't even know until a little bit before watching, that he was that major in the community before and how much he has done.

Hilarious: The lines and their delivery. Cash was hilarious...until he flashed the women at the club...then he was just an asshole who cared about his friends sure, but that was unforgivable. Someone else said something...not cool too, but I can't remember who it was so I won't mention the line, but I'm guessing it was him.

Their humor and language really shows the time. People said the acting was terrible, but I disagree. Thought they seemed very chill. Not award winning, but they didn't seem to be going for that. They weren't really bad. Just felt like a laidback movie with laidback actors.

Fact paced: A few different stories/plots came up. There was a lot of skating and moving around/locations. There was even two love interests.

It was a cool movie.

Which have you seen? Any you'd recommend?

Thanks for reading. Peace.