IFWT#106 - Aspen Extreme(1993) [ft dir. Patrick Hasburgh and Flixology101]

For this episode, we’re bringing on filmmaker Patrick Hasburgh to discuss the little known but highly regarded 90s ski flick Aspen Extreme. It’s name might not mean much to you, but to the citizens of Colorado it’s a beloved icon and, for each successive generation, a rite of passage. Centering on the friendship between T.J. and Dexter, 2 Michigan locals who leave behind their dull jobs to become ski instructors in Aspen, Colorado, where the bond that holds them together will be tested like never before. We’ll talk to Patrick about not only the film itself, but also the strangulations of the studio system, his TV work, which includes the hit show 21 Jump Street, and the wonders and frustrations of writing. But because 1 guest simply isn’t enough, we’re also bringing back our good pal Phil from Flixology101, a diehard Aspen Extreme fan, to share his experiences with the film. So don your thick coats, grab something colourful from the bar, and let’s get this party started.