Okie Noodling

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Summary: You have feel below the surface - by Harry P Holmes
Review: I do not usually do reviews. Don't really like to judge. Too much of that goes on these days, for my tastes. But I have to share with you, who are considering the purchase or rental of this documentary. The reviews I have seen are all favorable so most who have chosen this film have liked it. I am having trouble getting passed this film.
Call it symbolism, representationalism, mandalas, the Eventualism of Soderbergh, whatever, sometimes things capture our imagination and take us to places we do not expect to ever find. This film did this for me.
For some the subconscious is represented by the fish, to Faulkner Addie became one. These simple folk in this film wade into the depths of the subconscious mind, they swim or crawl by the banks of consciousness. They reach and plunge into the unknown with their bare hands and let the, perhaps archetypal, demons of the mind and soul bite them. They do not panic, though pain is common. They relax and plunge deeper grab the creature and struggle to bring it up to the bright air of consciousness where it squirms and then dies.
If you wish to experience vicariously those who mosey along the edge of our emtions and their roots, the how's and why's of thought and will itself, then I recommend this film to you. If you are not up for such then I say 'Stay on the shore.'

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Summary: Eye opening Adventure into Little known Culture
Review: I recieved Okie Noodling today and watched it through. Absolutely fasinating. I had heard tales of "Hand Fishing" from an old fellow that I used to know - mostly I thought it was a lot of baloney to spin an interesting story. After seeing the movie "Big Fish" it made me think back to these stories that I had heard, and do some research. That is how I came to find this DVD (not advertised or known here in the Los Angeles area!). Interesting from start to finish - I have done plenty of pole fishing in my youth, and catfish frys were common in Florida & Georgia. You have to see this DVD to believe that men would catch huge fish with thier bare hands. I am very happy with my purchase! It's always good to learn something new!

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Summary: Eye opening Adventure into Little known Culture
Review: I recieved Okie Noodling today and watched it through. Absolutely fasinating. I had heard tales of "Hand Fishing" from an old fellow that I used to know - mostly I thought it was a lot of baloney to spin an interesting story. After seeing the movie "Big Fish" it made me think back to these stories that I had heard, and do some research. That is how I came to find this DVD (not advertised or known here in the Los Angeles area!). Interesting from start to finish - I have done plenty of pole fishing in my youth, and catfish frys were common in Florida & Georgia. You have to see this DVD to believe that men would catch huge fish with thier bare hands. I am very happy with my purchase! It's always good to learn something new!

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Summary: Wayne Coyne's Teen Noodling Cult
Review: I've lived in Oklahoma all my life and went fishing quite regularly as a kid, but I never heard of Noodling until this film was released. While living a completely different lifestyle than the individuals shown in this film, I was very fascinated by their passion for the sport and the sport itself. Brad Beesley's film shows an entirely different world that most will never even hear of during their lives. I experienced a wide array of thoughts and emotions while watching this film and realized that any sort of passion no matter how seemingly small can be reason to validate one's existence. Also, the film includes some great songs written and performed by The Flaming Lips who never disappoint. Maybe there will be an Okie Noodling II chronicling Wayne Coyne's original thoughts on what Okie Noodling was? Perhaps an extra feature on the "Christmas On Mars" dvd! Watch the Okie Noodling dvd and find out!

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Summary: Wayne Coyne's Teen Noodling Cult
Review: I've lived in Oklahoma all my life and went fishing quite regularly as a kid, but I never heard of Noodling until this film was released. While living a completely different lifestyle than the individuals shown in this film, I was very fascinated by their passion for the sport and the sport itself. Brad Beesley's film shows an entirely different world that most will never even hear of during their lives. I experienced a wide array of thoughts and emotions while watching this film and realized that any sort of passion no matter how seemingly small can be reason to validate one's existence. Also, the film includes some great songs written and performed by The Flaming Lips who never disappoint. Maybe there will be an Okie Noodling II chronicling Wayne Coyne's original thoughts on what Okie Noodling was? Perhaps an extra feature on the "Christmas On Mars" dvd! Watch the Okie Noodling dvd and find out!

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Summary: wonderful film
Review: It's a wonderful film for all the reasons the other reviewers have already stated, but I'm glad I could rent it at netflix so I didn't have to buy it. Although, as I said, it's a great watch, I don't think I'll need to see it again...

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Summary: You've got to see it to believe it!
Review: No fishing poles, line, lures, or brains. These guys stick their hands and arms (even feet!) into these underwater holes and tunnels to grab onto 40-, 50-, 60-pound catfish!

You don't have to be a fisherman or even a sportsman to enjoy this documentary. You'll be amazed at their reasoning for doing it, self-deprecating humor, and even the mini-drama that develops over the filming of the movie. Drama over fishing with your hands?! Yeah, no kidding; real high-school style drama comes to light over the 1st Annual Noodling Contest! Oh, and wait 'till you see who wins Miss Okie Noodling! She's a hoot!

This is one of those DVDs that you throw on when you have 20 of your friends over for a BBQ and you want to laugh at other people. This DVD is a real gem!

Rating:
Summary: You've got to see it to believe it!
Review: No fishing poles, line, or lures. These guys stick their hands and arms (even feet!) into these underwater holes and tunnels to grab onto 40-, 50-, 60-pound catfish!

You don't have to be a fisherman or even a sportsman to enjoy this documentary. You'll be amazed at their reasoning for doing it, self-deprecating humor, and even the mini-drama that develops over the filming of the movie. Drama over fishing with your hands?! Yeah, no kidding; real high-school style drama comes to light over the 1st Annual Noodling Contest! Oh, and wait 'till you see who wins Miss Okie Noodling! She's a hoot!

This is one of those DVDs that you throw on when you have 20 of your friends over for a BBQ and you want to laugh at other people. This DVD is a real gem!

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Summary: fun for the fishermen in your life.
Review: This movie is fun from start to finish, if there are people in your family who are into fishing this is a must have!
Even people who don't like to fish will find okie noodling entertaining. It is not to be missed.