Machotaildrop: Surreal skateboarding
Watch this trailer for upcoming indie film Machotaildrop. You’ll find yourself none-the-wiser about the plot, other than that it’s some kind of Pinocchio and Alice In Wonderland inspired skateboard film. From what I can gather, this kid Walter really loves skateboarding, sends his tape off to revered skate-brand Machotaildrop and gets invited to join their crew. That’s where it all gets a bit surreal.
I’m pretty excited about it – I love skateboarding movies because it looks like so much fun but I know I’ll never skateboard myself. Living vicariously through the characters is one of the best things about films.
It’s also got that lo-fi aesthetic that I adore, like a Wes Anderson/Spike Jonze mash-up and it’s full of the sweaty, beardy misfit hipsters that you’d just love to hang out with if only you were cool enough. Plus it features a shop called Cakeskate which sells ‘quality cakes and skateboards’. Awesome.
Who knows if it’ll even get released over here, but I’ll be keeping an eye out for it for sure.
