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As always, Warren Miller's latest ski movie - Storm (correction:Impact) - will tour the nation's cinemas this autumn, beginning 15 October.
Here's the info., with dates and venues, from the UK distributors Black Diamond
But there's also the new movie from Teton Gravity Research - Soul Purpose - which is being screened (only in London it seems) - at Electrowerkz in Islington - also starting 15 October, and then monthly dates through to March. That includes live bands, DJs and VJs, games, prizes etc. No price stated yet.
Check out Teton Gravity Europe and natives.co.uk for more info.
Do I detect some competition from these upstarts to the legend of Warren Miller? Probably best to see both movies!
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Thu 2-09-04 15:27; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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competition??!!!
the TGR films are always hands down better than the warren miller films...
lets be honest, his commerntary is only 'classic' for maybe one line per film, the rest is just annoying, and the skier usually moves off into some totally nonsensical scene that none of the audience is going to experience.
At least with the tgr films, its all about powder, steeps and just generally skiing which is much more realistic to most of the audience - albeit on a less "eXtreme!" scale....
I know the one I'm gonna see/buy.....
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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David - Storm was last year's film. This year's is impact.
I shall watch as many as I can, either on the big screen (preferable, for the sheer experience) or on video / dvd / whatever I can get
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Thanks, nbt. I'd discovered it, and then went blank. 'Impact' is probably his weakest title to date - maybe that's the reason!
I heartily agree with JonL. Warren Miller should have been pensioned off 10 years ago as a commentator. I've a feeling it's remained a family business - that probably explains it. I think the films are still quite strong, although they always seem to just 'follow the money' in terms of where they go to film.
Maybe TGR's movie will prove to be a bit more independently motivated.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Its not just where they go, but also what they film, that has the follow the money attitude.
tgr were filming in bulgaria in may - the miller film, if it gets outside of north america, will probly only be to st moritz or the like....
oh, and yes, it is still a family business so yes that probly is the reason!
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ok - need to persuade the TGR people to get their asses out of London so the rest of us can see both!
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They ride asses?
One scene from a WM film a couple of years back (American English translation - couple years) sticks in my mind - a bunch of skiers coming down a powder field (in the dark as I recall?) towards the camera - nothing special you may think, but yes, the camera guy was skiing backwards down the powder field with a large camera, shooting them coming towards him! Style 
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I like the TGR trailers and short clips I've seen, and I enjoyed "further" which I think was one of theirs.
I like the films made by Matchstick - "Ski Movie" 1,2 and 3 so far ahev all been excellent
Perhaps we should have a snowheads movie, beer and pizza night somewhere?
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Any chance any of them is coming to the Milan area too?
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p.s. have submitted a request for Bristol Warren Miller tickets - so nearer the time will see if anyone is up for a South West Snowheads meetup either before or after the show????
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I'd rather see a compilation of SnowHeads (SlushNuts) videos pulled together and sold on to support the site. If anyone's got some decent tape or digital I think there's enough expertise around this forum to turn this into an income stream for all our benefit.
So if you guys who are heading out this season keep this in mind when dragging out the digicam, who knows we may discover a budding WM.
I'll pay top dollar for a vid of DG eating snow. 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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No problem. I'm a vegetarian.
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WM productions did try to retire Warren as commentator; the son did 2 of the seasonal movies, and at least one compilation video (Learn to ski better 2?).
Well, they brought him back; not sure it would survive as an institution without him.
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You know it makes sense.
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Warren Smith's new movie, 'Snow's In the House 3' is being premiered in London just prior to the ski show.
Warren's team have also made a 40 min programme for Eurosport of the 'Saas Fee Ride' event that took place in July. I'll post the transmission dates/times when known.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Assuming you can't wait that long there is Aravis Action, the anti-extreme ski move. Filmed with every expense spared, hell we didn't even spring for a lift pass. Please note: no pin-heads were hurt filming this movie.
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I just find all of these ski movies are so formulaic these days. Many of them are devoid of inspiration and ideas and novelty. It's simply a case of here's another big jump and let's act rad, man!
Regis Rolland and Apocalypse Snow-now there's a ski movie! Blizzard of Ahhs was another good 'un because it had a theme.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| davidof wrote: |
| Assuming you can't wait that long there is Aravis Action, the anti-extreme ski move. Filmed with every expense spared, hell we didn't even spring for a lift pass. Please note: no pin-heads were hurt filming this movie. |
Thank you!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| David Goldsmith wrote: |
Thanks, nbt.
I've a feeling it's remained a family business
Maybe TGR's movie will prove to be a bit more independently motivated. |
Warren Miller Entertainment is far from family owned. It was sold to Time Warner a number of years ago.
As far as TGR goes, if you want to see their movie in YOUR town, contact them. I don't know the details but they will work with you to set up a show if you have or can get a venue. This has been talked about on the TGR board recently. I don't know if this would hold true for Europe, but it might be worth a try.
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So why haven't Time Warner had the guts to tell the old boy his scripts and delivery are as tired as a dinosaur?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I'm not sure if we've plugged yet another ski movie for this autumn - Snow's in the House 3. Here's a quick description from the producers:
"The latest Freeriding, New School Ski and Snowboard Film by Warren Smith and Guido Perrini."
"A story of the evolution of Freeskiing and how it has reached it's modern day level. Also an insight into the resort of Verbier and how it helped the freeskiing movement. Historic footage and modern day action makes an awesome flick."
The Premiere is at Prince Charles Cinema, off Leicester Square, on 11 October.
snowHeads is going to need a full-time ski movie reviewer at this rate!
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FAQ
) in many respects. I still always go to his and any other films showing up in Bellingham, because I just HAVE to!