'Hot Dog... The Movie' with Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
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Blister Cinematic is back, and we’re coming in hot — hot as in, Hot Dog…The Movie. Joining Jonathan to talk about this 40-year-old cult favorite is Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge, and they dive in to discuss how well this ski comedy holds up; its impact on ski films; what’s aged the best; what’s aged the worst; and more. (Also definitely worth checking out: Blister member Pete Brantley’s incredible Hot Dog PowerPoint Presentation) RELATED LINKS:  Bag Balm: 20% Off w/ Code: BLISTER Boone Mountain Sports Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Hot Dog in 1984 (5:48) Hot Dog & G.N.A.R. (15:07) "Glare & Stare” (18:39) JE's Plot Synopsis (23:17) Sonny and Harkin (25:25) Most Rewatchable Scenes (27:18) Kendo (31:05) Squirrel (32:30) Chinese Downhill (35:48) Best Lines (39:20) Blister member Pete’s Powerpoint (43:44) Softcore? (46:19) Heart-Shaped Water Beds (49:31) Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (54:22) What's Aged the Best & Worst (56:04) Gimme More Award (57:41) Trying Too Hard Award (1:02:28) Hottest Take Award (1:06:41) How Well Does it Hold Up? (1:13:04) Should this Film Get Remade Today? (1:16:55) Who Won the Movie? (1:23:18) Our Final Grades (1:24:45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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