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Mike:
Josh, I liked this movie. I didn’t think I would, but it was warm and
funny, and
left you with a good feeling. Mike: This was different. Go Further was like watching reality television, except they smoked more dope on camera. It was really a story about this guy named Steve who got on Woody’s bus and had his mind all messed up by a bunch of crazy people who made him do yoga and eat raw food. Upon giving up meat, dairy and tobacco, he gets laid. This is a very heart warming and positive movie, but there's no sex in it. There is a little bit of naked yoga, though, and Joe Hickey checks in with a gnarly bike crash scene. He should win an Oscar for pretending like his knee really hurt. Josh: As far as road trips go, Mike, I have to say that it was a bit of a snoozer. I think they could have met more interesting people riding Greyhound. Steve saved the piece with constant cries for attention, which were certainly humorous. And his mind was changed, but it seemed more cultish than anything, especially with the dinner-chanting scene. Mike: I agree with you. That scene made me feel uncomfortable, but then again, you know how many hippie kitchens I’ve eaten in. Sure the film’s not Laurence of Arabia or anything, Josh. But it was a labor of love from a really great director. Ron Mann takes what looks like a normal hippie road show with a Josh: No doubt, Ron should be applauded for the work. Fascinating camera work with fresh angles and shots helped make the film, and amazing moments were captured. The use of music as a narrative was especially effective, whether it was Bob Weir, Dave Matthews, or the Chili Peppers Dude. Mike: You know Josh, after seeing this movie I think maybe we should do a road trip with the Doc. Josh: That’s a damn fine idea, Mike. This movie was touted as the Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, but instead of giving people acid, Woody and company were going to try to change their minds with information and chocolate-like avocado pie. It’s a good pretext. But truthfully it seemed like a few people biking along the western coast in between speaking gigs. And this wasn’t a Lowbagger speaking circuit, either, Mike, even if they did stay at KOAs. Mike: Lowbaggers they aren’t. Lowbaggers don’t travel with personal assistants, chefs, or drivers for all of their shit. They travel light, and with good buddies. But, nonetheless, Woody and Ron have made an incredible movie that everyone needs to see. And Woody needs to read that we liked his movie or we are not going on any more trips with him anytime soon. Josh: Agreed, this film will find a place in history when, as a society, we leave what Woody refers to as “The Dark Ages”. He made that statement about contemporary forest policy as he pedaled through a clearcut. I have to say I agree whole-heartedly with that one. Mike: I give it a thumb up. But I never want to have to look at Joe Hickey’s naked ass again. Josh: I, too, give it a thumb up. And I say ditto about the Hickey ass thing. In all seriousness, I may rethink my lifestyle a bit after that movie. Mike, can I interest you in a yoga session tomorrow morning? Mike: Yeah, meet me on ###
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