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i-b-goB
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Nutty
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Feb 18, 2019 - 11:04am PT
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After watching the whole thing and the climb again starting at 1:19:30 all I got to say is who does that, sick!
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2019 - 02:57am PT
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Too funny
LOL
Covers a lot of ground, with expert commentary by the master...A must watch vid.
BTW Does anyone know who Captain Kirks climbing stunt double was in StarTrek V?
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2019 - 09:34am PT
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BTW Does anyone know who Captain Kirks climbing stunt double was in StarTrek V?
I found the answer to my own question:
Dale Bard technical advisor: Yosemite climbing sequence
Bob Gaines climbing double: William Shatner, Yosemite climbing sequence
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098382/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2019 - 03:29am PT
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The cake is baked. Voting for the Oscars is complete. From Variety:
DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)
It would make sense for the Academy to go for “RBG,” given the tenor of contemporary American politics. Not to mention, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made it back to the bench last week, right in the thick of Oscar voting. (Just saying!) Across the pond, however, BAFTA voters opted for “Free Solo,” and that could be a harbinger. National Geographic’s campaign turned it on in the final stretch as rock climber Alex Honnold became a full-blown rock star (no pun intended). The film also notably got a big pop at the Oscar nominees luncheon earlier this month.
Will win: “Free Solo”
Could win: “RBG”
Should win: “Minding the Gap”
Should have been here: “Shirkers”
https://variety.com/2019/film/in-contention/oscars-2019-final-predictions-1203135983/
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mikeyschaefer
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Sport-o-land
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Feb 20, 2019 - 02:20pm PT
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Minding the Gap was a great doc. It took awhile for it to settle in with me. it was fairly subtle and almost muddy at times but so is life. I'm sure it was an incredibly hard piece to edit but they really did an amazing job putting it together. They definitely were cleaning up on the awards circuit and for good reason. From a film making perspective I liked it more than RBG.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
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Feb 20, 2019 - 08:16pm PT
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mikey, I look forward to seeing you on the stage with Alex, Jimmy and Chai this Sunday night. All the ingredients are there, I think you guys have it!
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 21, 2019 - 04:46am PT
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Minding the Gap is now available on Hulu.
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter
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Feb 21, 2019 - 01:32pm PT
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was a 20 sec spot for the upcoming broadcast of FS on NatGeo.
Did you by any chance catch when it will be broadcast?
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter
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Feb 21, 2019 - 02:11pm PT
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It will be broadcast on the Nat Geo channel on 3 March at 9pm PST.
Thanks. Note to self: go buy a DVR.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, Bozeman, the ocean, or ?
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Feb 21, 2019 - 02:49pm PT
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Watched it last night. We really enjoyed it.
While I thought it was well done I didn’t think it was Oscar caliber.
However, I wish it luck. Jimmy Chin does do pretty spectacular work.
Susan
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i-b-goB
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Nutty
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Feb 21, 2019 - 03:10pm PT
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Being a documentary feature of an unprecedented free solo and filmed in real time following Alex up on a +3000' wall, and giving the audience a birds eye view, is spectacularly done! Just saying!
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2019 - 02:41am PT
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donald perry
Trad climber
kearny, NJ
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Feb 24, 2019 - 06:24am PT
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I think it was one of the greatest moves of all time.
At the same time, I hated it.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
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Feb 24, 2019 - 09:17am PT
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Good luck tonight!
https://oscar.go.com/nominees
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I think it's pretty weak that Bradley Cooper didn't make the director's cut for A Star is Born. I think it's hilarious that Emma Stone and Rachael Weisz are both nominated for The Favourite given their (supporting) roles in the film, lol.
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter
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Feb 24, 2019 - 02:07pm PT
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Pulling for the Free Solo win for sure but I'd rather stick needles in my eyes than watch the Academy Awards self-congratulatory sh#t show.
Roger that
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Mill Valley, Ca
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Feb 24, 2019 - 04:17pm PT
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I put the Oscars on in the background, and so far it’s boring AF.
When do they actually start handing out awards?
I’m assuming I have plenty of time for a good long nap.
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