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Today we are talking about the craziest and greatest snowboard / ski / monoski / snowblade film of all time, Apocalypse Snow. This 26-minute film was seen by millions of people when it came out, and nearly 40 years later, it still feels wildly innovative, fresh, and amazing.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Significance of Apocalypse Snow (0:00)
What Was Happening in 1983 (11:57)
Description of the Film (14:31)
Cinematic Inspirations? (17:50)
Most Rewatchable Scenes (20:28)
BLISTER+ Award (28:26)
What's Aged the Best? (31:06)
What's Aged the Best & Worst (36:02)
‘Gimme More’ Award (43:18)
Monoski Cult? (46:57)
‘Gmme Less’ Award (47:45)
Attention Span Award (49:15)
Recasting Couch (50:28)
Who Would Star in it Today? (52:44)
‘Hottest Take’ Award (54:59)
Burning Questions (56:23)
How Well Would It Hold Up Today? (1:02:48)
Souvenir You’d Want from the Film (1:08:50)
Who Won the Movie? (1:10:05)
Our Final Grades (1:14:03)
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