Joel McIlroy’s ‘MUST see’ skate movies for a rainy day
GUIDE: We hit up one of Brisbane’s own pro skaters, Joel McIlroy to get his recommendations for the ultimate skateboarding movies to watch on rainy days. So, forget Netflix, grab a snack and watch these epic skateboard movies with your friends or family. There are hours of awesome skateboarding in there, with plenty of time to snuggle up and enjoy the show.
Right Foot Forward
Transworld Skateboarding’s 21st video by Jon Holland and Chris Ray. US, 2009 — 34 min
Featuring skaters from the US, Bobby Worrest, Joey Brezinski, Kellen James, Corey Duffel, and Matt Beach. The name of the movie suggest they are all goofy footed and moving in the right direction to make this movie one of the best Transworld videos.
First Love
Transworld Skateboarding by Jon Holland and Jason Hernandez. US, 2005 — 30 min
First love is about the moment when you know you’re hooked. About the turning point which makes skateboarding more than just a hobby or sport, but a lifestyle. First Love looks back to when that moment happened for five skaters and follows the feeling through today. Featuring skaters from the US, Leo Romero, Omar Salazar, Richard Angelides, Ryan Gallant and Shiloh Greathouse.
The Northern Lights
by Nigel Cowell and Blackpool Fylde College. UK 2015 — 53 min
A Skate film set in Blackpool, UK, and the surrounding areas.
Hallelujah
Transworld Skateboarding by Jon Holland and Chris Ray. US, 2010 — 36 min
This movie was from when GoPro footage was introduced to skateboarding (back in the day). Hallelujah features top skaters from different teams and mashes their unique styles into one video. Starring Torey Pudwill, Tyler Bledsoe, Ryan Decenzo, Pete Eldridge and Taylor Bingaman.
Thanks to Joel for always sharing his good vibes at the skateparks and for sharing this with us!
AND NOW! Let’s check out some of the videos featuring Joel McIlroy himself, along with other epic local skaters.
The Bay Skate's "Sage" Video
The Bay Skate, playing on Thrasher Magazine. AUS, 2020 — 5 min
Have you heard the buzz about The Bay’s Sage video? It’s a jam packed video featuring some of Brisbane’s best skaters, Tommy Fynn, Joel McIlroy, Dennis Durrant, Mitch Morrison and Joel Wilshere.
The Palms
By Chris Coleman. AUS, 2019 — 33 min
Full-length film, filmed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Barcelona. Featuring Aaron Winsbury, Adam Coleman, Nath Oliver, Richard Flude, Mitch Carey, Chris Coleman, LP Nuku, Joel Mcilroy and more.
Objects
By Chris Coleman. AUS, 2019 — 30 min
Featuring Joel McIlroy, Matthew Portelli, Daniel Nicholas, Nath Olver, Richard Flude, Brett Royden, Chris Coleman, Mitch Carey and Lepani Nuku.
