Snowwhite 0 #1 November 22, 2010 I've seen it a hundred times. It's on now. I still love it. Hokey as it is.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #2 November 22, 2010 Same here, Beth. Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galenis 0 #3 November 22, 2010 As I left the DZ this evening one of the jumpers(he is probably 26) said that he had never seen Point Break.It's time for my nightly ritual: Pleasure myself, weep, and repeat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 November 22, 2010 Quote As I left the DZ this evening one of the jumpers(he is probably 26) said that he had never seen Point Break. Now I feel old... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #5 November 22, 2010 QuoteAs I left the DZ this evening one of the jumpers(he is probably 26) said that he had never seen Point Break. buy him a copy. it is probably on beta...skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 296 #6 November 22, 2010 And now we also have Bucket List -- another "talking in freefall" classic! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galenis 0 #7 November 22, 2010 I still have movies on Beta. If my remote doesn't have a wire it won't work right.It's time for my nightly ritual: Pleasure myself, weep, and repeat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #8 November 22, 2010 Geez, and Amazon was busting my ass a while ago about not having the latest technology, like Blu-Ray. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 November 22, 2010 Blu-ray shmuray..I like my kinetoscope! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 November 22, 2010 Quote Geez, and Amazon was busting my ass a while ago about not having the latest technology, like Blu-Ray. DUUUUUUDE I am trying to figure out which 3-D LED TV to buy.... that will make me have to get a whole new Sony BDP-S770 Blue Ray player to do 3-D too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 November 22, 2010 I had to get a new vacuum tube rectifier for the Zenith...sound went out. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 November 22, 2010 Quote I had to get a new vacuum tube rectifier for the Zenith...sound went out. You can get one of these from Amazon...My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #13 November 22, 2010 Quote I had to get a new vacuum tube rectifier for the Zenith...sound went out. Whatchu need? I've got thousands of tubes (although some of the types used by audiophiles go pretty quick). :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #14 November 22, 2010 Quote And now we also have Bucket List -- another "talking in freefall" classic! Don't you dare mention The Bucket List in the same thread as Point Break . Point Break is a classic, great action movie with some fantastic(al) skydiving scenes. I think The Bucket List is a mehvie (and I think I just invented that word). And the skydiving in it, while equally nonsensical, isnt particularly exciting either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 November 22, 2010 my cousin is an avid golfer. there are lots of movies about golf. fun, enjoyable to watch, but unrealistic. his comment, "it's just a movie. i'm watching it for entertainment." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #16 November 22, 2010 Quote my cousin is an avid golfer. there are lots of movies about golf. fun, enjoyable to watch, but unrealistic. his comment, "it's just a movie. i'm watching it for entertainment." I especially like the parts where people are actually talking while someone is putting for an eagle ....like that could really happen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigern13 0 #17 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Geez, and Amazon was busting my ass a while ago about not having the latest technology, like Blu-Ray. DUUUUUUDE I am trying to figure out which 3-D LED TV to buy.... that will make me have to get a whole new Sony BDP-S770 Blue Ray player to do 3-D too The benefits of the PS3. I have one of the firsts to come out 4 years ago and the last update was to allow it play 3D blue rays. Now Just need the TV. "I love 'lamp'." -SKYMAMA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #18 November 22, 2010 I'm such a dork; I still haven't seen Point Break! I wanted to see it when it came out, never did. About a month ago it was on TV and I tried to record it, but then realized it was on a suscription channel and all I got was a black screen. I guess I will have to go out and pay the $1.00 at the video store...if they still have it on reel THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #19 November 22, 2010 My generation of jumpers had the movie "Gypsy Moths" (and maybe to a greater extent, the film "Proof.") The next generation had "Point Break." And the present generation has "Drop Zone" and "Cutaway." Anyone notice that in cinematic terms the decline in skydiving movie quality pretty much mirrors the sport itself, LOL . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 November 22, 2010 Quote My generation of jumpers had the movie "Gypsy Moths" (and maybe to a greater extent, the film "Proof.") The next generation had "Point Break." And the present generation has "Drop Zone" and "Cutaway." Anyone notice that in cinematic terms the decline in skydiving movie quality pretty much mirrors the sport itself, LOL . . . NickD Aren't we about due for a new skydiving flick? It's been a while. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,683 #21 November 22, 2010 >I've seen it a hundred times. It's on now. I still love it. Me too. I've always liked that movie. Some of the photography was pretty amazing. As a warning, though, newer jumpers may jump all over you about this. You'll hear "that movie SUCKED! I mean, yeah, like they really did a four minute freefall. And right, like you can really talk in freefall. I can't believe you liked that crappy thing." I think this is a way for them to demonstrate their superior knowledge of "real" skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #22 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote My generation of jumpers had the movie "Gypsy Moths" (and maybe to a greater extent, the film "Proof.") The next generation had "Point Break." And the present generation has "Drop Zone" and "Cutaway." Anyone notice that in cinematic terms the decline in skydiving movie quality pretty much mirrors the sport itself, LOL . . . NickD Aren't we about due for a new skydiving flick? It's been a while. IMO this generation is not going to have any skydiving flick... At least not in a movie theater. They already have Pastrana-Nitro-Circusses and Jackass and whatnot. And they all have those tiny GoPros to make their own blockbusters. As a matter of fact they already got one. It`s "reality show".dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyer2100 0 #23 November 22, 2010 Quote My generation of jumpers had the movie "Gypsy Moths" (and maybe to a greater extent, the film "Proof.") The next generation had "Point Break." And the present generation has "Drop Zone" and "Cutaway." Anyone notice that in cinematic terms the decline in skydiving movie quality pretty much mirrors the sport itself, LOL . . . NickD How could you be so irresponsible to leave out Fandango??? The ground school for that movie by far is the best part of the entire flick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #24 November 22, 2010 Quote I've seen it a hundred times. It's on now. I still love it. Hokey as it is. I like 'em all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,319 #25 November 22, 2010 Quote >I've seen it a hundred times. It's on now. I still love it. Me too. I've always liked that movie. Some of the photography was pretty amazing. As a warning, though, newer jumpers may jump all over you about this. You'll hear "that movie SUCKED! I mean, yeah, like they really did a four minute freefall. And right, like you can really talk in freefall. I can't believe you liked that crappy thing." I think this is a way for them to demonstrate their superior knowledge of "real" skydiving. The achievement of Point Break isn't that it overcame unrealistic skydiving and surfing scenes to be an enjoyable film - it's that it overcame terrible dialogue and non-existant acting to be an enjoyable film!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
