
Movie spotlight
411VM: Issue 50
This special 50th issue includes the following features: Day in the Life (Jamie Thomas); Five (Tony Hawk); Pro setup (Chad Muska); 50 greatest openers (best openers for the first 50 issues); Private property (Steve Berra's skatepark; Jason Dill, Heath Kirchart, Paul Rodriguez and Jeron Wilson); Road trip (The Firm and friends in Barcelona, Spain; Ray Barbee, Frank Grewer and others); and a tribute (50 issues of 411 with Lance Mountain).
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Plot Summary
411VM: Issue 50 is a skateboarding video magazine featuring a compilation of skateboarding footage, interviews, and profiles of professional skaters. It showcases various segments, including skatepark features, street skating, and competition highlights from the era. The issue provides a snapshot of the skateboarding culture and its prominent figures in 2002.
Critical Reception
As a video magazine, "411VM: Issue 50" was primarily received by its target audience of skateboarders. Reviews within the skateboarding community focused on the quality of the skating, the featured skaters, and the production value of the individual segments. It was considered a standard release in the popular "411VM" series.
What Reviewers Say
Showcases a wide array of current skateboarding talent.
Provides insight into the professional skateboarding scene of 2002.
Offers engaging street and park skating footage.
Google audience: User reviews for this specific issue are scarce. However, the "411VM" series was generally well-regarded by skateboarding enthusiasts for its consistent delivery of high-quality skating content and profiles of popular skaters.
Fun Fact
The "411VM" video series, known for its distinctive blue cover art, was a staple in skate shops and homes for over a decade, serving as a crucial medium for distributing skateboarding culture and content before the widespread dominance of online video platforms.
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