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michaelmcguinn
Feb 15, 2008, 12:51 AM
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I want to see a good climbing video again. I bought two the other day and not impressed.
SPRAY - BAD
E11 - Ok
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Arrogant_Bastard
Feb 15, 2008, 12:53 AM
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michaelmcguinn wrote: I want to see a good climbing video again. I bought two the other day and not impressed. SPRAY - BAD
Add in just about any bouldering movie I've seen.
And King Lines.
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JustinChamberlin
Feb 15, 2008, 1:20 AM
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king lines outtakes and bonus footage is good stuff.
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c4c
Feb 15, 2008, 1:53 AM
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post them all to me and I will give you my opinion of what I think about them.
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dudemanbu
Feb 15, 2008, 1:58 AM
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I'd rate them by how motivated they personally got me, as well as the quality of the climbers and climbs contained within.
By that criteria, i would list "FUSE. a film by joe inurato" as the worst i've seen. The "special appearance" by fred nicole, is actually just fred talking about why he likes heuco.
A huge disappointment.
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a.frosch
Feb 15, 2008, 2:13 AM
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Committed was great.
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Myxomatosis
Feb 15, 2008, 2:22 AM
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Yeah I love King Lines... gives me ton's of inspiration to go out and crank as hard as Chris
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dta95b7r
Feb 15, 2008, 3:29 AM
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I could go for more masters of stone videos. Anyone know if they are making more or is it over?
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dreday3000
Feb 15, 2008, 5:05 PM
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Hard Grit is the best climbing film I've seen. Bar none.
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stonefoxgirl
Feb 15, 2008, 5:50 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk5TQFw-1E8
this is a great one......and it's not a good one to watch at work (=
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dlintz
Feb 15, 2008, 6:55 PM
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Arrogant_Bastard wrote: michaelmcguinn wrote: I want to see a good climbing video again. I bought two the other day and not impressed. SPRAY - BAD Add in just about any bouldering movie I've seen. And King Lines.
I agree for the most part although watching some of Heuco's hardest problems get sent in Best of the West was pretty cool.
Soul Cal is pretty damn lame.
d.
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Arrogant_Bastard
Feb 15, 2008, 7:38 PM
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dlintz wrote: Arrogant_Bastard wrote: michaelmcguinn wrote: I want to see a good climbing video again. I bought two the other day and not impressed. SPRAY - BAD Add in just about any bouldering movie I've seen. And King Lines. I agree for the most part although watching some of Heuco's hardest problems get sent in Best of the West was pretty cool. Soul Cal is pretty damn lame. d.
Hueco footage is some of the rare bouldering stuff that I enjoy. Every once in awhile I see a snipit of something that I like, but I don't really get much out of an entire video of it.
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graniteplanet
Feb 15, 2008, 7:46 PM
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If you had an interest in E11 then I would suggest First Ascent. The footage and soundtrack are both some of the best I have ever seen/heard, but the real strength is that it somewhat goes beyond the typical "look at him he climbs really hard" type of film. There is some of that for sure but other elements are brought up, things like ethics, the importance of trad climibng etc. The Timmy O'Neil segments suck but other than that it is hands down the best climbing film I have ever seen.
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DaliLama
Feb 15, 2008, 8:19 PM
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My favorites (in order):
1. Dosage III: Really well put together, good mix of different styles, areas, and climbers. I particularly enjoyed Dave Graham's Ticino section. Oh, and Sharma on Witness the Fitness is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen.
2. Rampage: The best bouldering film I've seen.
3. Dosage IV: If only for the Tommy Caldwell section.
4. Pilgrimage: Inspiring. Inspired me to take a Hampi trip. Amazing place, just stay away from the tourist areas.
5. King Lines: Not your typical climbing film. Less emphasis on spray or more on the thrill of traveling and seeking out new climbs. I enjoyed it nonetheless.
6. Free Hueco: Gives you a great impression of life at Hueco in the 90s. Good stuff, hard climbing.
7. Masters of Stone V: Just for the Dan Osman montage.
(This post was edited by DaliLama on Feb 15, 2008, 8:21 PM)
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blueeyedclimber
Feb 15, 2008, 8:42 PM
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Uncommon Ground, IMO, is better than any others mentioned. I may be biased, because it is about Northeastern climbing, but it is just plain awesome. First Ascent is my second favorite.
Josh
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dreday3000
Feb 15, 2008, 9:11 PM
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Not yet, but I will. And I hear its sick!!! We need more of those.
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camhead
Feb 17, 2008, 6:55 PM
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are we talking about good videos, or bad videos?
The more I watch Peter Mortimer's movies, the more I realize they are Boulder, CO, circle jerks. blaa. Cedar Wright and Timmy O'Neill are fucking annoying.
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Arrogant_Bastard
Feb 19, 2008, 9:06 PM
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camhead wrote: are we talking about good videos, or bad videos? The more I watch Peter Mortimer's movies, the more I realize they are Boulder, CO, circle jerks. blaa. Dean Potter, Cedar Wright and Timmy O'Neill are fucking annoying.
Fixed that for you.
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bustloose
Feb 19, 2008, 9:17 PM
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DaliLama... tell me you were joking with that list? maybe try expanding your brain past films about north american climbers... Rampage?? come on.
I suggest finding a copy of "Forte", not your typical bouldering video, no bad techno, and absolutely no "duuuuuudes"
although incredibly cheesy "The Real Thing" was a fantastic film at the time...
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DaliLama
Feb 19, 2008, 9:35 PM
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Oh I'm sorry Quentin, I didn't realize I was supposed to fabricate some pretentious list of the most artistic climbing films no one's ever seen.
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bustloose
Feb 19, 2008, 10:16 PM
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pretentious? right. so you clearly haven't seen it then... can you even define pretentious?
i never said the film was artistic, i merely suggested it did not follow the normal climbing film script, dude.
the Real Thing is very well known... bad, but well known.
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camhead
Feb 20, 2008, 2:47 PM
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Arrogant_Bastard wrote: camhead wrote: are we talking about good videos, or bad videos? The more I watch Peter Mortimer's movies, the more I realize they are Boulder, CO, circle jerks. blaa. Dean Potter, Cedar Wright and Timmy O'Neill are fucking annoying. Fixed that for you.
Potter is not featured in any of Mortimer's movies, though. But, yes, I think he is annoying, too.
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boadman
Feb 20, 2008, 8:57 PM
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Actually, his ascent of the Tombstone is featured in First Ascents or Return to Sender, I forget which. I find him annoying too, but the footage is pretty rad.
My personal list (based on entertainment value) is:
Hard Grit, Front Range Freaks, Free Hueco, and Return to Sender.
Persoanlly though, i think that climbing doesn't really lend itself that well to film, as a media. If you're not a climber, anything but big falls is pretty boring to watch. Surfing, Skiing and Kayaking movies are cooler.
camhead wrote: Arrogant_Bastard wrote: camhead wrote: are we talking about good videos, or bad videos? The more I watch Peter Mortimer's movies, the more I realize they are Boulder, CO, circle jerks. blaa. Dean Potter, Cedar Wright and Timmy O'Neill are fucking annoying. Fixed that for you. Potter is not featured in any of Mortimer's movies, though. But, yes, I think he is annoying, too. |
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coach_kyle
Feb 20, 2008, 8:59 PM
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One Word: Clucking
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