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Why Hollywood can’t do surf movies

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Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt recently tweeted that her new film, “Ride,” shot last year in Venice Beach, California, and New York, is almost ready for release. Written, directed, and starring Hunt, she plays a New York City magazine editor who takes off after her free-spirited son when he ditches NYU to become a surfer in California. Luke Wilson plays the actress’ surf instructor/love interest, “who brings her to life in every way.”

Frankly, the whole premise scares me a little. In over 50 years of interaction, Hollywood and surfing haven’t really gotten along. In fact, with the exception of  …  More

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