'Aspen Extreme' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth

About this episode

Mike Rogge and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the film 'Aspen Extreme' and its significance in ski and film culture.

Is ‘Aspen Extreme’ the greatest ski movie ever? Probably. Is it also one of the best movies ever made? Yes. Or at least, that’s the case Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, and Jonathan Ellsworth are going to be making today, in addition to breaking some big news. As always, they discuss what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, who needed BLISTER+ the most, and more. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered TOPICS & TIMES: Why This Film? (3:50) Two Friends, One Dream, No Limits (7:31) Most Rewatchable Scenes (21:48) Best Lines (32:42) What’s Aged the Best? (39:28) What’s Aged the Worst? (44:21) ‘Hottest Take’ Award (54:10) Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (1:00:36) ‘Gimme More’ Award (1:03:01) ‘Gimme Less’ Award & Burning Questions / I Need Answers (1:05:16) Memorabilia You Want the Most (1:07:53) Best Life Lessons? (1:12:51) Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (1:14:43) Who Won The Movie? (1:19:10) Our Final Grades (1:22:34) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS…

People in this episode

Guests: Mike Rogge, Jonathan Ellsworth

Topics covered

• ski movies
• film analysis
• movie reviews
• nostalgia
• film awards
• audience engagement

Keywords

• Aspen Extreme
• ski movie
• film discussion
• movie review
• nostalgia
• film awards
• BLISTER+

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mountain Gazette, BLISTER

Books & works: Aspen Extreme

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