Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get into these classic 80s ski movies for a while now. I’ve heard some buddies talk about them, and they always say how great and wild they are. So I made up my mind, and finally decided to do it. You know, see what all the fuss is about. I started by looking up some stuff online, like what are the best ones, where can I watch them, and so on.
I found this list on some website called IMDb. It had a bunch of ski movies, and it got me pretty pumped. It’s called “Best Ski Movies,” created by some user named JonathanGraff like 3 years ago. This was a good start, I guess.
Then, I did some more digging. I stumbled upon this movie called “Hot Dog… The Movie” from 1984. Turns out, it’s the highest-grossing ski movie ever! Can you believe it? It made over $17 million, and they only spent $2 million to make it. That’s crazy, right? I mean, who knew ski movies could be such a big deal?
Watching the Movies
So, I started with “Hot Dog… The Movie”. I watched it on Hulu because it’s part of their ’80s Binge collection. The movie was wild. It has everything – crazy ski stunts, funny characters, and some serious 80s vibes.
After that, I watched a couple more from that IMDb list. It was like stepping back in time. The fashion, the music, the whole style of skiing – it was all so different from what you see today. And the stunts they did! These guys were fearless. I mean, I can barely go down a slope without falling, and these dudes were doing all kinds of jumps and tricks.
Realizations
Doing this deep dive into 80s ski movies, I also read about how skiing changed a lot during that time. They started making these wide powder skis, which totally changed the game. It wasn’t just about going fast anymore; it was about style and pulling off cool tricks.
I spent a whole weekend just binging these movies. It was a blast! I even started looking up some of the actors and directors. Some of them are still around, doing other stuff. It’s kind of cool to see what they got up to after these movies.
- Watched a bunch of 80s ski movies.
- Started with “Hot Dog… The Movie”.
- Learned about the history of skiing in the 80s.
- Checked out what the actors and directors are up to now.
All in all, it was a really fun experience. I get why people love these old ski movies. They’re not just about skiing; they’re like a snapshot of a whole era. If you’re into 80s stuff or just want to see some cool skiing action, you should definitely check them out.
