Episode 228: The Endless Summer + Summer of Soul - a podcast by Film Buds

Hey film buds,

Summer is a unique time of year. 

It conjures up both the excitement of possibility and the nostalgia of Summers-past. And though we all have different ways of enjoying it, we all feel that Summer call to shed layers and run out into the heat. 

Though it is certainly fun to experience that Summer feeling in the fantastical films of Jaws or Do the Right Thing, we thought it could be just as fun to experience something grounded in reality with two documentary films. 

Introduction - 00:00

• Opening Chat
• Summer Season

First is one of the most iconic films in documentary and sporting history; The Endless Summer. It was a labor of love, working in an old-fashioned documentary form, and it is often credited with being the film that made surfing mainstream. We’ll discuss the history of surfing, how it evokes that Summer feeling, and surfing in movies overall. 

The Endless Summer - 13:04

• History of Surfing 
• Review and Discussion

Our second film is one that recently won the Oscar for Best Documentary. Questlove’s Summer of Soul is a concert movie event that captures the power, fun, and energy of a moment forgotten to time. We’ll discuss how documentaries changed, why concert movies do or don’t work, and more. 

Summer of Soul (Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) - 36:12

• Review and Discussion

To close out our show we’ll talk about what we’re watching, media news, and more. 

End of Show - 51:27

Be sure to come back next week, and make sure you check out last week’s episode. Also be on the look for our Marcel the Shell With Shoes On review next week. 

Thanks y’all,

The Buds

Total Runtime - 57:30

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