"Steep" The Documentary

**powstash** · 11-21-2007, 10:47 AM

Here is a review I found over at OffPisteMag.com More of the same "it's good"

http://www.offpistemag.com/archives_cat.asp?cat=13

**Trackhead** · 11-21-2007, 12:07 PM

Looking forward to hearing more from Briggs too.

**milkman** · 11-21-2007, 12:12 PM

Amazing film. Caught it at the Vancouver film fest in September...

**3pin** · 11-21-2007, 12:19 PM

Saw a pre-screening of it last week, and was very impressed. It's well-told, well-shot, and really crafts a story. The film itself is pretty heavy, and toll the mountains have taken might turn away the interest of some of the mainstream viewers. As a friend said, "as a backcountry skier, I'm not about to tell my parents, hey, this is what I do". Some of that will definitely serve as a caution to gapers thinking "oh hey, I can do that," but all-in-all, it's very well done. It really goes a long way to capturing the freedom, self-reliance and adventure in the backcountry.

I posted some other thoughts here: http://wherewillyouski.blogspot.com/...ig-screen.html

**Fuzz** · 11-21-2007, 12:24 PM

From the Documentary Group link above:

Screenings

DECEMBER 21, 2007

IRVINE, CA - University Town CTR 6 Cine
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - Heavenly Village Cinemas
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA - Nuart
ASPEN, CO - Isis Theatre
BRECKENRIDGE , CO - Speakeasy Theatre
CRESTED BUTTE, CO - Majestic Theatre 3
BILLINGS, MT - Carmike 7
KALISPELL, MT - Strand
WHITEFISH, MT - Mountain Cinemas 1 & 2
HUNTER, NY - Hunter Theatre
NEW YORK, NY - Angelika Film Center 6
ASHLAND, OR - Varsity 5 Cinemas
PARK CITY, UT - Redstone 8 Cinemas
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Regency Trolley Square
BURLINGTON, VT - Merrill's Roxy Theatre
JACKSON, WY - Movie Works Cinema 4

JANUARY 11, 2008

PALM SPRINGS, CA - Stadium 10 Palm Springs
ASPEN, CO - Isis Theatre
DENVER, CO - Mayan Three
PARK CITY, UT - Redstone 8 Cinemas

JANUARY 18, 2008

BERKELEY, CA - Shattuck 8
PALO ALTO, CA - Cinearts @ Palo Alto Square
SAN DIEGO, CA - Ken
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Lumiere Cinemas 3
SAN JOSE, CA - Cinearts at Santana Row
SAUSALITO, CA - Marin Three
BOULDER, CO - Century 16
EVANSTON, IL - Cinearts 6
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Kendall Square Cinema 9
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Lagoon Theatre 5
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Ritz at the Bourse 5
SEATTLE, WA - Varsity three Cinemas

JANUARY 25, 2008

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Downtown Centre Cinema 7
BOCA RATON, FL - Shadwood Square 16
MIAMI BEACH, FL - South Beach 18
CHICAGO, IL - Music Box Theatre 2 (Art)
DALLAS, TX - Inwood 3
HOUSTON, TX - Angelika Theatre 8
WOODLANDS, TX - Cinemark at Market Street 5

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

NORTH FALMOUTH, MA - Nickelodeon 5
ST LOUIS, MO - Tivoli Theatre 3

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Bonita Springs 12
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Beach Blvd Cinema 12
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Miracle Five
WINTER PARK, FL - Winter Park Village 20
ATLANTA, GA - UA Tara Cinema 4
NASHVILLE, TN - Green Hills Commons 16
AUSTIN, TX - Arbor Cinemas @ Great Hills
FT WORTH, TX - Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth
MILWAUKEE, WI - Oriental 3

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

ANCHORAGE, AK - Century 16 Anchorage
TUCSON, AZ - Centruy Elcon 20
DAVIS, CA - Davis Vasity Theatre
MONTEREY, CA - Oslo Plaza Theatre
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Keystone Art Cinema
OLATHE, KS - AMC Studio 30
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Canal Place Cinema 14
KANSAS CITY, MO - Cinemark Palace 14
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Century 14
SANTA FE, NM - UA Devargas Center 6
RENO, NV - Riverside 12
KNOXVILLE, TN - Regal Downtown West Eight

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

HUNTSVILLE, AL - Madison Square 12
TRUSSVILLE, AL - Trussville Cinema 16
WASHINGTON, DC - E-Street Cinema
GAINESVILLE, FL - Gainesville 14
SARASOTA, FL - Hollywood 20
LEXINGTON, KY - Lexington Green 8
LOUISVILLE, KY - Village 8 Theatre
DETROIT, MI - Detroit Institute of Art
CHARLOTTE, NC - Manor Twin
LAS VEGAS, NV - Village Square 18
BEND, OR - Pilot Butte 6 Plex
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Fiesta 16

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

BALTIMORE, MD - Charles Theatre
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - AMC Quail Springs 24
RICHMOND, VA - Westhampton Theatre 2
SPOKANE, WA - River Park Square 20

MARCH 7, 2008

OMAHA, NE - AMC Oakview 24

**schuss** · 11-21-2007, 12:44 PM

NH Mags, there might be a screening coming soon to Portsmouth, so I'll update once I hear additional word. Music Hall sounded really interested in running it.

**grizzle6** · 11-21-2007, 12:49 PM

If I don't see this soon, I think I might explode.
Literally.

**Xover** · 11-21-2007, 02:37 PM

Jan 11 in PC for me as I will be out of town on the 21st of Dec.
Powstash will you sit next to me and hold my hand when I get scared??

p.s. the lx.com vid on their website is recommended viewing for sure

**TyWebb** · 11-21-2007, 02:47 PM

Sorry if this is a silly question, but are all showings at the same time of day? Do you need to check in with the theater itself for exact time?

**grskier** · 11-21-2007, 02:51 PM

Nice!!! stoked to see it.

**MadPatSki** · 11-21-2007, 03:02 PM

I want to see it...

I probably want to own it too...

**Meadow Skipper** · 11-21-2007, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Fuzz

From the Documentary Group link above:

Screenings

[...]
FEBRUARY 15, 2008

SANTA FE, NM - UA Devargas Center 6

Whoa. Unfuckingbelievable! Too good.

Thanks for posting that.

**Poop~Ghost** · 11-21-2007, 04:51 PM

interesting interview (video) with the film makers...
http://lx.tv/index.html?bcpid=285076...ctid=769453109

**jon turner** · 11-21-2007, 05:31 PM

I'd bet that those dates aren't just for the day of, but a weekend or so of showings. All those dates are fridays, and since they are actual movie theatres, I'd guess they would show for the whole weekend/week if not a couple weeks. I could be wrong, but I know the Speakeasy in Breck usually shows their movies for a week, not just one night.

**todug27** · 11-22-2007, 03:45 AM

a few years back they had an almost identical trailer at the mainstream theaters in MA only halfway through a bunch of cell phones started ringing and it turned off to be a shut your cell of psa. i remember being so insanely disappointed when i realized it was fake. sure the fake skiers couldnt act, but i let myself buy into it cause i was waiting for a movie like this for years, especially after seeing dogtown and z boys and riding giants. i guess now i finally get to watch it.

**The Dad** · 12-14-2007, 10:56 AM

One week to opening bump.

Release schedule here. It'll be in my office park in January. Woo hoo!

**ODHGABFE** · 12-14-2007, 11:08 AM

aaaaarg. I'm driving back from CO when it plays in MN, and it doesn't play at any of the places I'll be out west while I'm there. Penis. Might have to drive down to Milwaukee in Feb... I guess at least I'm missing it so I can actually be skiing, that's about the best possible reason to miss it, huh?

**telemyk** · 12-14-2007, 06:33 PM

We were able to get an uncompressed, high resolution version up on nossaTV. You can watch it streaming on our site, or full screen if you download and install our media player.

Working on getting the four additional clips that are on the Steep Film site. In the meantime, here's a long boring interview, but at least it's spiced up with some more great footy from the film.

One week bump!

**telemyk** · 12-20-2007, 01:14 AM

Interesting perspective by the NY Times

**romanandrey** · 12-20-2007, 09:45 AM

For me, watching Steep's vintage ski extreme footage was a big thrill, but I also found the athlete profiles very interesting. Kind of like looking in the mirror, in an (admittedly) small way.

In addition to seeing a screening, I also got a chance to talk to Andrew McLean about the film.

For a little extra stoke, check out the interview, featuring bonus expedition tips and a little music from a bona-fide Japanese rock star.

Andy

**SchralphMacchio** · 12-20-2007, 01:34 PM

Any SLT Mags down to see the show tomorrow night? I'm gonna be up there all weekend, maybe I can pull Spats in on it too if he's around.

**AsheanMT** · 12-20-2007, 01:39 PM

We're planning on going in Whitefish tomorrow night if anyone is interested in joining. Don't know what times are yet but we can't go til late.

**Trackhead** · 12-22-2007, 12:27 AM

Just saw it tonight. Good flick.

It was nice to see Briggs talking again about his skiing, after getting to know him over the past couple years.

Seemed odd they focused on Plake and basically ignored Schmidt. In my opinion, I grew up watching Schmidt in early Warren Miller flicks. He was killing it, and seemed more influential with Plake being more of a media guy.

The focus on Coombs was very well done and very tasteful. The cablecam footage was pretty inspiring as well.

Perhaps my favorite part of the movie was the coverage of Anselme Baud and the other French skiers. Anselme comment "For a moment, I was a little superman" (something like that) was classic.

Overall a very well rounded coverage.

**Beatdown** · 12-22-2007, 01:56 AM

Didn't see this posted yet, Apple has an HD trailer up on their site. Sick.

I missed it when it was showing in Vancouver and can't wait til it comes out to DVD.