The art of parkour is an astonishing combination of agility and physical strength pursued across the world -- but how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the philosophy, history and pursuit of this unique form of artistic expression.
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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of parkour, tracing its origins from a French military training method in the early 1900s to the urban movement that captured the internet's attention in the mid-2000s. They explore the philosophy behind parkour, explain the key differences between parkour and freerunning, and break down some of the signature moves like the cat leap and the famous kong vault. The hosts also discuss safety concerns, the community's growth over the years, and where aspiring traceurs can learn this athletic discipline properly.
Casino Royale
2006
2h 24m
★ 7.6
"Sebastian Foucault, he was the dude who was chased in Casino Royale — Josh explains that Sebastian Foucault was featured in the famous parkour chase scene at the beginning of this James Bond film."
— Josh
"prior to that he included it in his film Taxi 2 — Josh mentions that filmmaker Luc Besson first introduced parkour to mass media in this film."
— Josh
"Hey, Chuck, you watch The Office, right? — Josh references The Office to discuss how Michael, Andy, and Dwight engaged in parkour in season six."
— Josh
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Ultimate Parkour Challenge
2010
★ 0.0
"MTV has a show now, of course, called Ultimate Parkour Challenge — Josh mentions this MTV show as an example of parkour being commercialized through television competitions."
— Josh
Up in the Air
2009
1h 50m
★ 6.9
"Well, and up in the air, which I know you didn't care for — Chuck references the film when discussing corporate events hiring entertainers like Young MC."
— Chuck
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