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Fifteen years ago, ‘Life Cycles’ was released and changed the perception of what a Mountain Bike film could be. Today, Simon and Dylan talk about this fantastic film, one of Simon’s personal favorites, and how it combines art, breathtaking cinematography, beautiful riding, with a story that weaves it all together with a message that’s more relevant today than when it first came out. Let Us Know Yo...

Amie & Jonathan talk with @Emily Harrington about her fantastic new film, and go behind the scenes of her project to free-climb the Golden Gate route on Yosemite's El Capitan in under 24 hours. This is a must-see movie, and this conversation makes it clear why. 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 m...

Amie & Jonathan discuss Wild, Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling book that was turned into a hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern — both of whom were nominated for Oscars for their stellar performances. So what’s aged the best? What’s aged the worst? And how many arguments will Amie and Jonathan get into this episode? Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our...

Brage Vestavik just dropped one of the most savage mountain bike edits we’ve ever seen. It’s gripping and raw, with huge-consequence riding. So today, Dylan and Simon dissect it all, then ask: ‘Thor’s hammer, or a surgeon’s scalpel?’ as they compare it against Brandon Semenuk’s latest edit and debate the dramatic difference between Brage Vestavik’s jaw-dropping ‘Trolldom’ versus the precision of B...

What do you do when you have a film crew that doesn't ride motos and an FKT (fastest known time) route where motos are the only option? Hannah Otto joins Simon to give us a look behind the scenes of her new film documenting her White Rim FKT, and gets into what it takes to not only ride fast in the harsh Utah desert … but also film it. Hannah opens up about obsessing over tiny details, her decisio...

When the GOAT drops a new edit, you’re damn right we’re gonna watch it, and Brandon Semenuk’s new series ‘Foreverish’ has raised the bar yet again for cinematography and riding level. But what, exactly, is the ‘Foreverish’ series? Does it represent the new direction of — and new standard for — bike media? Or is it SRAM’s tribute and farewell to Brandon after twenty years? Simon Stewart and Dylan W...

Who better to discuss the great 80’s movie ‘Quicksilver’ than a former San Francisco bike messenger? Steve Smith ( allthehailblackmarket.com ) joins Blister senior editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about this film starring a very young Kevin Bacon, and the lads get right into why it had a memorable bike influence on them. Of course, Steve weighs in on how realistic the film is, what’s aged the best,...

Is it possible that a Disney kids movie from 1999 is the single best movie ever made about the age-old clash between skiers & snowboarders? It is, and ‘Johnny Tsunami’ is also a contender for our highest award, the ‘Single Best Film in its Class.’ You gotta tune in for this one. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film....

Today we’ve got a blockbuster conversation about a blockbuster film. Professional skier, Ian McIntosh, was Leonardo DiCaprio’s stunt double for the ski scenes in ‘Inception’, and he’s got a bunch of fantastic behind-the-scenes stories to share. And the idea for this conversation came from professional skier, Todd Ligare, who brings his own great questions for Ian and provides excellent answers for...

What film has had the greatest impact on Blister’s managing editor, Luke Koppa? The one we’re talking about today. ‘180° South’ details the adventures, friendship, and philosophies of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tomkins; it documents Jeff Johnson’s attempt to retrace their 1968 trip to Patagonia; it features an all-time soundtrack and the animation & artwork of Geoff McFetridge; and the film is ju...

Today we’re talking about a film that just celebrated its 60th anniversary. ’Ski Party’ came out on June 30, 1965; it stars a couple major actors and singers; and when we recently learned of its existence, we immediately knew who we needed to recruit to watch and discuss this movie: Amie Engerbretson. Is ‘Ski Party’ a great movie? In some ways, Yes. Is it also a terrible movie? Maybe. But should y...

Last week we discussed Forrest Gump, a film that Brendan Leonard believes introduced millions of people to ultrarunning. Today, Cody and Jonathan discuss what many regard as the greatest ultra film of all time, ‘ Unbreakable: The Western States 100 .’ It documents the 2010 running of Western States, and the 2025 race happens this Saturday, June 28. As always, Cody and I discuss what’s aged the bes...

Forrest Gump premiered on June 23, 1994, then went on to get nominated for 13 Oscar awards, and Tom Hanks won for Best Actor. But according to Brendan Leonard ( semi-rad.com ), the real story is that this blockbuster film introduced millions of people to the sport of ultrarunning. So Brendan and Jonathan discuss that, plus what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, who needed BLISTER+ the most,...

On this day — June 10 — in 1982, ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ premiered in the USA. This film by Steven Spielberg won multiple Oscar awards, became the highest-grossing film of all time, and caused a significant boost in BMX-style bike sales. So today, Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart revisit E.T. and discuss what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, “loose parenting,” Reese’s Pieces, who...

Forty years ago (May 22, 1985), snowboarding was featured for the first time ever in a massive, mainstream film: the James Bond movie, ‘A View to a Kill’. So in honor of its 40th anniversary, Jonathan, JBobb, and Simon break down the opening on-snow action of the film; discuss its historical significance; and share a number of wild facts about this crazy movie and its star-studded cast. RELATED LI...

Cody and Jonathan discuss The Eiger Sanction, because it celebrates its 50th anniversary this week; it stars Clint Eastwood, who was the biggest movie star in the world at the time; and, perhaps most importantly here, Alex Honnold has called The Eiger Sanction the most realistic climbing film that Hollywood has ever produced. So … is Alex right? And how does the rest of the film hold up? RELATED L...

Today, we are talking to Mountain Gazette editor, Mike Rogge, about the film ‘Jeremiah Johnson’ that stars one of the most famous actors of all time, Robert Redford. So why did Mike want to discuss this film that came out 53 years ago? Why was it so important to Robert Redford? How did it end up becoming one of the most popular GIFs / memes today?? And how well does the film hold up? RELATED LINKS...

‘ Downhill ’ stars A-list actors and comedians (Will Ferrel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zach Woods); features realistic skiing; takes place entirely at a ski resort; and was released on Valentine’s Day. So it must be every skier’s favorite Rom-Com, right? Not exactly. Today, you’ll hear Amie and Jonathan’s strong reactions to one of the most puzzling ski movies we’ve ever seen. RELATED LINKS Get Yoursel...

Jonathan talks with Nikolai Schirmer about snow monk warriors, obsessive weirdos, and his outstanding new movie, ‘Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time.’ Plus, Cody Townsend (who is in the film) joins in to talk about the evolution of ski culture, filmmaking, and more. RELATED LINKS Watch the Trailer for ‘SKI’ Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2025 TOPICS & TIMES: BLISTER...

Jonathan and Amie Engerbretson break down Katie Burrell’s ski comedy, Weak Layers . It’s a hilarious, not-very-suitable-for-work movie that features many of your favorite skiers and an incredible number of great lines, but please, just remember to “Shhhhhhh!” RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2025 Blister Summit Awards 2024 TOPICS & TIMES: Why This Film? (2:4...

Mike and Jonathan talk about the state of snowsports films today, and make the case for 5 new films from 2024 that deserve your attention. So check out these films, let us know what you think of them, and let us know what else you think were some of the standout films of 2024. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2025 Blister Summit Awards 2024 TOPICS & TIMES: J...

Amie Engerbretson and Jonathan discuss this Lyndsay Lohan Rom-Com / Christmas / Ski movie, and have a very festive time debating whether it’s a Christmas delight or a modern-day dumpster fire. All that, plus you have an opportunity to win a brand new pair of Atomic skis. Check it out! RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Blister Summit 2025 Watch: Falling for Christmas Watch: Blue Hour TOP...

In honor of its 30th anniversary, we’re discussing one of Cody’s all-time favorite movies; you’ll learn why it’s such an important movie to him; and you’ll hear Cody make the case for Dumb & Dumber being the greatest ski movie ever?? Check it out, and let us know if you agree. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Very Dumb Bets (3:00) Greatest Ski Movie Ever?? (6:08...

Jonathan talks with Connor Ryan, Ryan McClure, and Isaiah Branch-Boyle about their powerful new film, Surviving Our Story . This film is a ‘must watch’ for anyone who backcountry skis, splitboards, snowmobiles — or does any form of backcountry travel on snow. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Conditions That Day (4:45) 1st Slide (10:34) 2nd Slide (14:07) Making Conta...

James Bond films have probably put skiing and snowboarding in front of more people than any other film series. So Jonathan and James-Bond-aficionado, Simon Stewart, discuss this fact, then, in honor of the 25th anniversary of ‘The World is Not Enough,’ they break down that film — and its absolutely-all-time ski scene. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Get Our Winter Buyer’s Guide Watch:...