Authors: Sean Zimmerman-Wall
Like a Lion
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }When I walked into this show I figured it would be a glorified piece about how badass Tanner Hall thinks he is. However, a few minutes into the film, it was abundantly clear the main focus of the documentary was about how fucked up he is. By that I mean he has gone through a lot of ups and downs to get where he is today.
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Azadi: Freedom
The spirit of adventure and willingness to explore unpopular realms of sport is what sets the X-Dance Film Festival apart from others like it. In this film, director Anthony Bonello collects his cast of skiers and brings them to the mysterious land of Kashmir, India. … read more
Dream Result
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }Forget what you know about most extreme athletes. A new breed is stepping up and delivering some of the most amazing, mind-bending performances the world of sports has ever seen. The film’s creators, Russ Sturges and Tyler Bradt, take the viewer on a journey through the expanding territory of whitewater kayaking and deliver a visceral experience that commands attention. Both Sturges and Bradt have had successful careers in the sport, but making the transition from athlete to filmmaker has proved to be as challenging as it has exciting.
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Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy @ The Depot 01.29.11
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }I can sum up Slash’s entire performance in two words: pure entertainment. I’ve never really considered myself a Slash fan, or a Guns N’ Roses fan for that matter, however, when some friends said they were going to go see Slash and his makeshift band of fellow musicians, I couldn’t resist. Something about seeing a legend like Slash in concert is really exciting. Luckily, I live just up the street from The Depot, so having a few cold ones and cruising down the block is no problem.
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Viva La Pow Mow!
Last week’s delivery of fresh ‘Wasatch Gold’ was well received by many, and the heinous crowds in the Cottonwoods proved it. However, while the general population of powder-starved locals waited in the line at the base of the canyon, my friends and I enjoyed an absolutely splendid day at Powder Mountain. Less than an hour drive from SLC, this little gem offers up some 7,000 acres of pure shred-able entertainment, without the egocentric masses that inhabit the slopes closer to town. … read more
SLUG Hits the Slopes at Snowbasin Resort
In Utah, a majority of the population sleeps in or heads to church on Sundays. I decided to rise early and head to my own place of worship. However, instead of one steeple, I stood amongst a dozen snow-clad spires and gazed towards the heavens. As the tiny, white, angels fell from the sky, I knew it was going to be a great day. My usual cathedrals reside in Little Cottonwood Canyon, but today I joined the congregation at Snowbasin for a morning of soul shredding. … read more
All.I.Can (Ski)
X-Dance Screening: Saturday, Jan. 14 @ 7pm
The latest release from Sherpas Cinema, All.I.Can takes the helm and controls the audience’s emotions for the next hour. Directed by the talents of Dave Mossop and Eric Crosland, this film goes beyond the traditional idea of a ski movie. … read more
The Ordinary Skier (Ski)
X-Dance Screening: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 8:45pm
The world of extreme skiing has its share of notable athletes, but few have the cult following of Seth Morrison. In director Constantine Papanicolaou’s (CP) latest flick, the rise of one of the planet’s most prolific skiers is documented in a real and dramatic fashion. … read more
Solitaire (Ski)
X-Dance Screening: Thursday, Jan. 12 @ 5:20pm
In an age of fast paced, high energy action sports films, it is refreshing to see a production company take a step back and return to the roots of skiing. … read more
Shred Film: The Movement
The sheer freedom that sliding down mountainsides covered in a thick blanket of snow provides is unparalleled. However, for those athletes born with disabilities or severely injured later in life, finding that release requires a lot more focus and determination. In The Movement, Directors Greg I. Hamilton and Kurt Miller take the viewer along an emotional road to recovery for several individuals that are overcoming their disabilities to achieve great things. Utah screenings: Nov. 3 @ The Depot and Nov. 5 @ Egyptian Theatre … read more
Banff Mountain Film Festival @ U of U 02.21-23
True inspiration comes in many forms. For me, it is making the annual pilgrimage to Kingsbury Hall to see the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The University of Utah has hosted the three-night event for the past 21 years, but the original festival has been held in Banff, Alberta, Canada since 1976. … read more
4FRNT: Dang! Premiere @ Tower Theatre 09.19
Rising from the ashes of a low snow year, DANG! soars like a Phoenix. The second installment from 4FRNT Media, this film showcases the talents of a multitude of riders from around the globe. … read more
