Favorite cycling films
12-17-21, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
... his dad's hardassed singular personality is an exhausted trope that deserved to largely die off with modern film.
... Change how his parents behave on screen and the movie immediately increases in quality. Exponential increase.
But yeah, unpopular take.
... Change how his parents behave on screen and the movie immediately increases in quality. Exponential increase.
But yeah, unpopular take.
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12-17-21, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by joeruge
Has no one mentioned "The Flying Scotsman?" The (more or less) true story of cyclist Graeme Obree. Interesting movie, inspiring, a little sad.
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Basically little to no bike riding in this movie about desperately wanting a bike, and how the act of riding can define a person.
Basically little to no bike riding in this movie about desperately wanting a bike, and how the act of riding can define a person.
12-17-21, 06:06 PM
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Schwinn Varsity - the movie
The screenplay won an award but the movie was never made.
Concept trailer: https://vimeo.com/205528694
The screenplay won an award but the movie was never made.
Concept trailer: https://vimeo.com/205528694
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12-17-21, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Unpopular take- Breaking Away is a major disappointment for most who werent a teenager or older in the late 70s. The directing is haphazard, writing is unimpressive, and the over-the-top acting is tough to sit thru.
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12-17-21, 06:08 PM
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I really enjoyed this movie...
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Not only is there a thread about this very topic, but a whole subforum... https://www.bikeforums.net/books-mov...ike-movie.html
12-17-21, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by chaadster
LarrySellerz I enjoyed watching 2 Secondes this morning, thank you for the link!
12-17-21, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Unpopular take- Breaking Away is a major disappointment for most who werent a teenager or older in the late 70s. The directing is haphazard, writing is unimpressive, and the over-the-top acting is tough to sit thru.
I was a teenager in the '70s, and I think you nailed it. I've never been able to sit through it. Whatsisname in the lead role is insufferably bad.
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12-18-21, 11:00 AM
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"The Train" is a great steam engine WWII movie. A French bicycle plays a big part in the movie. Well worth the watch, period.
12-18-21, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Litespud
Didn't know any of this - thanks for the info 
You can imagine how excited it was, to hear a movie was being made around his cycling exploits. I didn't make it down to Bloomington to be an extra, but some friends can be spotted in the crowd.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Blase
Dave at 78
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/lo...e-e87d541aea63
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12-19-21, 09:53 AM
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Just watched “60 Cycles” music sounds like Dick Dale. Odd surf music for a bike race in Canada but it did add to the fast tempo. Good job for 1964-65
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12-19-21, 11:00 AM
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Quicksilver
Originally Posted by seypat
No love for the blockbuster smash "Quicksilver?" Come on, that movie practically changed the culture of cycling. What a story arc! 
I think that's the movie the OP will enjoy the most. Give it a watch.
I think that's the movie the OP will enjoy the most. Give it a watch.
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12-20-21, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Breaking Away is a coming of age film that happens to involve some cycling. Dennis Quaid’s first major motion picture. Dennis Christopher is a Philly boy and a smoker at the time of the film. Paul Dooley and Barbara Barrie give great performances. The later was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She lost to Meryl Streep in Kramer vs. Kramer.
I was 13 or 14 at the time and I was convinced that if my parents ever saw that movie, they'd suddenly get the idea than an ugly divorce was a good idea. They always seemed like they were one good argumemt away from a breakup as it was anyway.
12-20-21, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
I hated Kramer vs. Kramer. And I never even saw it!
I was 13 or 14 at the time and I was convinced that if my parents ever saw that movie, they'd suddenly get the idea than an ugly divorce was a good idea. They always seemed like they were one good argumemt away from a breakup as it was anyway.
I was 13 or 14 at the time and I was convinced that if my parents ever saw that movie, they'd suddenly get the idea than an ugly divorce was a good idea. They always seemed like they were one good argumemt away from a breakup as it was anyway.
12-20-21, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
I hated Kramer vs. Kramer. And I never even saw it!
I was 13 or 14 at the time and I was convinced that if my parents ever saw that movie, they'd suddenly get the idea than an ugly divorce was a good idea. They always seemed like they were one good argumemt away from a breakup as it was anyway.
I was 13 or 14 at the time and I was convinced that if my parents ever saw that movie, they'd suddenly get the idea than an ugly divorce was a good idea. They always seemed like they were one good argumemt away from a breakup as it was anyway.
12-20-21, 02:22 PM
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I lived in Bloomington when Breaking Away was shot in 1978 and saw a few scenes filmed.
A couple of images of the filming of the scene on IU campus where Dave Stohler sees Katherine drop a notebook as she takes off on her scooter after a class. Just before Dave jumps up to retrieve the notebook and return it to her.
I began cycling while living there - great area for biking.
A couple of images of the filming of the scene on IU campus where Dave Stohler sees Katherine drop a notebook as she takes off on her scooter after a class. Just before Dave jumps up to retrieve the notebook and return it to her.
I began cycling while living there - great area for biking.
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12-21-21, 12:27 AM
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there was a movie called Quicksilver, it was about bike messengers. never saw it so i cannot vouch.
that Giant film on Hans (no way) Ray was pretty good back in the day...
that Giant film on Hans (no way) Ray was pretty good back in the day...
12-21-21, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tcs
Schwinn Varsity - the movie
The screenplay won an award but the movie was never made.
Concept trailer: https://vimeo.com/205528694
The screenplay won an award but the movie was never made.
Concept trailer: https://vimeo.com/205528694
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Originally Posted by seypat
Never saw it. Not much of a Streep fan. Decent actress, but kind of blah. Was it worse than The War of the Roses?
12-25-21, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Flip Flop Rider
war of the roses was better
