This weekend, you can either seethe with envy over your many friends who are embarking on August vacations, or stay at home and pick one of approximately 14 billion options available on streaming over a variety of services, be it Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, On Demand, or other sites. Every Friday, Vulture tries to make life easier by narrowing it down to a handful of heartily recommended options. This week we curate your worldly "staycation" with the ultimate surfing documentary, a travel show with bite, and a road trip down Che Guevera's memory lane.The Endless SummerThe title of Bruce Brown's 1966 surf documentary is derived from a plan set forth by the filmmaker and his two stars, Mike Hynson and Robert August. If a surfer had enough money and ambition, they could counter the Earth's seasonal plans and find prime riding conditions for an entire year. The Endless Summer becomes a...
- 8/2/2013
- by Matt Patches
- Vulture
Summer is here and "Extra" remembers some of the hottest beach movies! Check it out!
The Best Beach MoviesGidget, 1959
Who: Sandra Dee, James Darren and Cliff Robertson What: A teenager discovers her love for surfing and romance at the beach during an unforgettable summer.
Blue Hawaii, 1961
Who: Elvis Presley What: Happy to be back in Hawaii, soldier Chad Gates (played by Elvis Presley) was released from the army and decided to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.
The Best Beach MoviesGidget, 1959
Who: Sandra Dee, James Darren and Cliff Robertson What: A teenager discovers her love for surfing and romance at the beach during an unforgettable summer.
Blue Hawaii, 1961
Who: Elvis Presley What: Happy to be back in Hawaii, soldier Chad Gates (played by Elvis Presley) was released from the army and decided to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.
- 6/17/2011
- Extra
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