Tuesday, May 21, 2013

City Bicycling & the Value I've Seen in Films

By Rob Sutter


I think that many of us have memories when it comes to city bicycling or just about any kind of bike riding one could think of. Believe it or not, some of my earliest ones were tied into movies and I did not notice this until just recently. As a child, I wanted to be able to ride to just about any distance I could think of and I believed that I lived that kind of goal through the movie, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure." However, there are a few aspects about it which I recall the most.

If you're looking at just the ride that Pee-wee had, it was something so vintage that it wouldn't be out of place in authorities such as Linus Bike. I thought it was a great kind of vehicle as a child and it was one of the most unique that I recalled. Even now, I don't think that many can match up to the aesthetic design that it possessed. For those who are even the slightest bit interested in city bicycling, I think that this one can give any other type a run for its money in terms of cosmetic differences.

I think that while the bike's design deserves special mention, what about the actual plot of the movie? For those who have seen it in the past, you will know that Pee-wee must find his beloved ride which was stolen. This would result in him traveling around the world, practically, in order to be reunited with his beloved vehicle. It's clear that the plot sounds insane enough and with the same Pee-wee-esque humor thrown in for good measure, the movie seems to come together quite well.

I also recall some of the strange imagery that was seen throughout the movie and those who have watched it in the past know exactly what I am talking about. For example, the scene where Pee-wee hitches a ride with a character by the name of Large Marge stands as a startling one for a kids film. While she is talking to Pee-wee, she turns to him and her face contorts into something only see in cartoons. Like the bike itself, it's a scene that one must see to believe.

As you could imagine, I have a number of memories tied into the act of city bicycling and not all of them have to do specifically with the activity in question. I am someone who enjoyed movies for a long time as well, with "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" being one of the most unique examples I could have watched. Would I have enjoyed it any less if I didn't see it as a child? It's difficult to say, though I cannot argue with the idea that nostalgia is a powerful element.




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment