#Jon Olsson (Athlete)

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“new-to-me” - june 2020

she don’t fade (1991, cheryl dunye) 

bride of chucky (1998, ronny yu)

saving face (2004, alice wu) 

losing ground (1982, kathleen collins)

shock treatment (1981, jim sharman) 

killer of sheep (1978, charles burnett)

janine (1990, cheryl dunye)

they do not exist (1974, mustafa abu ali)

child’s play 2 (1990, john lafia)

curse of chucky (2013, don mancini)

the owls (2010, cheryl dunye) 

set it off (1996, f. gary gray) 

i know who killed me (2007, chris sivertson)

the black power mixtape 1967-1975 (2011, göran olsson)

they do not exist (1974, mustafa abu ali)

cane river (1982, horace b. jenkins)

friday the 13th part viii: jason takes manhattan (1989, rob hedden)

nine 1/2 weeks (1986, adrian lyne)

girl walk // all day (2011, jacob krupnick)

walk hard: the dewey cox story (2007, jake kasdan)

integration report 1 (1960, madeline anderson)

big in vietnam (2012, mati diop)

the hitch-hiker (1953, ida lupino)

cult of chucky (2017, don mancini)

the abyss (1989, james cameron)

new releases:

"8:46 - dave chappelle" (dave chappelle)

athlete a (jon shenk & bonni cohen)

i know this much is true (derek cianfrance)

"kanye west – wash us in the blood feat. travis scott (official video)" (arthur jafa)

possessor (brandon cronenberg)*

shirley (josephine decker)

the vast of night (andrew patterson)

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Seven Sunny Days (Matchstick Productions 2007)

SkiStarMovies Rating: 4/5 Stars

Best Performance by a Female in the 2008 Powder Video Awards – Ingrid Backstrom  (She won it in 2006, 2005 too)

Best Manmade Air – Jon Olsson

Full Throttle - Eric Hjorleifson

  Chris Rubens, CR Johnson, Hugo Harrison, James Heim, Mark Abma, Mike Wilson, Sammy Carlson, Shane McConkey, TJ Schiller, Colby West, Eric Hjorleifson, Ingrid Backstrom, Jon Olsson, Mike Douglas, Rory Bushfield, Sarah Burke, Simon Dumont, JT Holmes

 This review was written in 2012, 5 years after Seven Sunny Days was released, so I have the benefit of the perspective that the passage of time provides. 7SD is one of the better Matchstick ski films as it displays their winning formula to full advantage:  a great crew of fearless skiers constantly pushing what’s possible in the sport, spectacular big mountain helicopter shots and a good smooth pacing that make the movie flow.  They’ve also thrown in a few wild cards like a record-breaking snowmobile jump and footage of the Norwegian pioneer/maniacs in their wing- suits as they buzz massive cliff faces.  Such sequences don’t detract from the vibe of the project and any sports action movie fan will lap them up.  But, rather than review 7SD from a traditional point of view, the focus here is going to be on a few, almost “classic” sequences that have come to possess special relevance given the occurrence of certain events since the film was released.

 1. The first modern helmet-cam POV sequence:  Mike Douglas’ sequence is shot almost entirely from a helmet-cam and so has that delicious POV feeling that induces dizziness as he rips down spines.  While helmet-cam shots are nothing new (remember the massive thing that Glen Plake had taped to the side of his head in 1988’s The Blizzard of Aahhhs?) this sequence is almost all helmet-cam, not just a few snippets.  And it’s that stomach-lifting feeling that makes this special – when you can take the viewer on the ride and make him or her feel even a little of what that descent was like, well, then you’ve got your modern POV sequence.  It’s about getting in on the real feeling, not just passively watching it.  This sequence pre-figures the advent of Go-Pro and Contour cameras which, in their ubiquity, have flooded the web with (sometimes awesome) POV footage of steep and gnarly lines.

 2.   The wing-suit sequence with the Norwegian pros is a cool addition to a ski film.  Two things are going on here:  The Norwegians are doing things in wing-suits that seem straight out of science fiction movies, but there are no jet-packs here.  Wing-suits are the only thing used.  It has to be seen to be believed.  The second thing going on is in legendary skier Shane McConkey’s mind.  He adds the voice-over to the sequence.  He’s in Norway to learn how to use a wing-suit because he’s working on combining it with cliff hucking on skis.  That’s right: ski down a line, off the cliff, kick off your skis and fly away.  But, with the passage of time, re-seeing this part of 7SD has a dark dimension given what happened to McConkey two years later.  Attempting the exact same combination (something he had done successfully in the past) his skis did not come off soon enough and the jump turned into a fatality.  Dark underscore, yes, but its initial significance of boundary pushing is the real lesson here.  Adapt, improvise and overcome.  It’s an attitude that’s missing in the American spirit these days – push the frontiers and push yourself.  It’s something that I hope has not disappeared, but it’s certainly seems like it’s forgotten by the powers that be today.  Accident aside, McConkey contribution to the sport stands as an example of how limits can be pushed outward and of what we can do if we resurrect that spirit again.

 3. And then there’s Sarah Burke.  Sarah’s sequence in 7SD has what everyone loved about her.  The girl-next-door who could rip 50 degree mountain faces.  The blonde with the magazine good looks who could throw 720s in the pipe.  The charming, self-deprecating Canadian world-class athlete who could melt snow and every heart around her with her smile.  Sarah’s accidental death this year at age 29 while training in Utah underscores the danger of the sport so many of us love.  Burke had reached a level in her skiing ability that so few achieve and sequences like this serve as a reminder of that professional greatness.

 4. CR Johnson: Next Steps - While he expressed self-doubt in the movie Believe (Part 2 of CP’s Tanner Hall Trilogy) after which he left the project to regroup, it was with Matchstick that CR Johnson decided to make his next move.  In 7SD Johnson talks about getting back into the mental and physical framework needed to excel in freeskiing having been paralyzed the year before in a devastating skiing accident.  Johnson’s skiing, while tentative at times as he regains his form, still embodies more courage than most mortals will ever know (not including fighter pilots and astronauts).  And this is the importance of this sequence – never giving up.   You can see his game starting to come alive again as he bends his way through some tricky tree lines and in the Bralorne footage that ends the film.  Tragically, it would be just over two years after the release of 7SD that another skiing accident would occur and this time Johnson would not survive.

 The skiing in 7SD makes it a worthy movie in any collection.  The footage and editing are something Matchstick can be proud of.  But it’s been the passage of time and the fateful confluence of events give 7SD an extra aura.    By Mark “The Attorney General” Quail

 Watch the Trailer for Seven Sunny Days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR952dtZJFU

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IS MY BACK BROKEN AGAIN? | VLOG 142

IS MY BACK BROKEN AGAIN? | VLOG 142

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Miami Beach Pride Announces 10th Anniversary Grand Marshals

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Miami Beach Gay Pride today announced a dynamic duo of Grand Marshals – Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy and NBC6 anchor and host Roxanne Vargas. The two Marshals will be honored at events throughout Pride Week and will lead the loud and colorful parade down Ocean Drive on Sunday, April 8, beginning at noon. Miami Beach Gay Pride is presented by Celebrity Cruises and takes place April 2-8 at venues throughout Miami Beach.

“Gus and Roxy are two preeminent public figures who well represent and support the LGBTQA community. Gus for being a role model as an out and proud sportsman who excels at his craft and Roxy for being a prominent ally for the community and equal rights,” said Mark Fernandes, chairman of the Pride board of directors.

Grand Marshal Gus Kenworthy Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy is proud to serve as the 2018 Grand Marshal for Miami Beach Gay Pride. Hot off his competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Gus is thrilled to lead the parade at Miami Beach Gay Pride.

Gus is one of a kind. Not just for his skiing but for his personality, determination and heart. At the age of 23, he earned the privilege of representing the USA in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi Russia, and proudly brought home the silver medal in slopestyle. Gus has been active on the competition circuit for years as well as an active social networker.

Born and raised in Telluride, Colorado, Gus has skied his whole life. At the age of 16, Gus compiled footage of his skiing into a one-minute video submission for the Jon Olsson Invitational — one of free skiing’s most prestigious events. The video quickly began to circulate on the web turning the heads of industry professionals and helping Gus pick up his first sponsor and his professional career began to take off.

Gus has taken his talents to the highest accolades in his sport, earning seven World titles, and five X Games Medals to go along with his Silver medal from the Olympic Games. Gus is also credited with the first ever to perform a double cork 1080 and right side 1440 in a halfpipe, the first ever double flip on a hip jump and the first double flip off a rail! His dedication to his craft has established him as one of the top freeskiers in the world and one of the select few athletes to consistency make podium in slopestyle, halfpipe and big air events.

In 2015, Gus made the bold and courageous decision to come out as a proud gay man. Never one to shy away from the camera or his fans, he chose the cover of ESPN magazine as the vehicle to deliver the news. He was met with widespread support, love and praise for his choice to reveal his true self. The caught-on-camera kiss of good luck from his boyfriend in PyeongChang went viral globally.

Ally Grand Marshal Roxanne Vargas

EMMY® Award winner, host of NBC6’s “6 in the Mix,” NBC6 weekend anchor and Pride Parade Emcee, Roxanne Vargas has been an enthusiastic supporter of Pride and of the LGBTQ community for many years. She has been a vocal advocate of the LGBTQ community and continues to spread messages of diversity and inclusion from the platforms provided through her station.

Vargas has more than a decade of extensive on-air news experience including consumer, health and entertainment feature reporting as well as covering local and national breaking news. She also regularly contributes reports in Spanish for NBC6’s sister station Telemundo 51. During her time at NBC6, Vargas has received various distinctions including ten EMMY® nominations. For the last six years, Vargas has served as host of NBC6’s entertainment show ‘6 In The Mix,’ which airs weekdays at 11:30 am.

She joined the NBC6 News team in May 2006 and has been part of the NBC6 and Telemundo 51 family since 2003. She was voted “Best TV Host” by the Miami New Times in 2012 and inducted into famed fashion designer Donna Karan’s Women Who Inspire Program in 2014. She has been the recipient of the coveted Pink Flamingo award for “Favorite Media Personality” three times.

A native of Miami, Vargas earned her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Florida International University.

For its momentous 10-year anniversary, Miami Beach Gay Pride 2018 will feature a week’s worth of events, April 2-8, which include highlights such as Pride Lights the Night, a tribute to the PULSE nightclub victims; the Miss Pride drag pageant; a Friday night VIP Gala; Saturday beach party and festival; and Sunday parade and festival.

For more information visit www.miamibeachgaypride.com.

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/03/09/miami-beach-pride-announces-10th-anniversary-grand-marshals/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazin.blogspot.com/2018/03/miami-beach-pride-announces-10th.html

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Miami Beach Pride Announces 10th Anniversary Grand Marshals

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Miami Beach Gay Pride today announced a dynamic duo of Grand Marshals – Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy and NBC6 anchor and host Roxanne Vargas. The two Marshals will be honored at events throughout Pride Week and will lead the loud and colorful parade down Ocean Drive on Sunday, April 8, beginning at noon. Miami Beach Gay Pride is presented by Celebrity Cruises and takes place April 2-8 at venues throughout Miami Beach.

“Gus and Roxy are two preeminent public figures who well represent and support the LGBTQA community. Gus for being a role model as an out and proud sportsman who excels at his craft and Roxy for being a prominent ally for the community and equal rights,” said Mark Fernandes, chairman of the Pride board of directors.

Grand Marshal Gus Kenworthy Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy is proud to serve as the 2018 Grand Marshal for Miami Beach Gay Pride. Hot off his competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Gus is thrilled to lead the parade at Miami Beach Gay Pride.

Gus is one of a kind. Not just for his skiing but for his personality, determination and heart. At the age of 23, he earned the privilege of representing the USA in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi Russia, and proudly brought home the silver medal in slopestyle. Gus has been active on the competition circuit for years as well as an active social networker.

Born and raised in Telluride, Colorado, Gus has skied his whole life. At the age of 16, Gus compiled footage of his skiing into a one-minute video submission for the Jon Olsson Invitational — one of free skiing’s most prestigious events. The video quickly began to circulate on the web turning the heads of industry professionals and helping Gus pick up his first sponsor and his professional career began to take off.

Gus has taken his talents to the highest accolades in his sport, earning seven World titles, and five X Games Medals to go along with his Silver medal from the Olympic Games. Gus is also credited with the first ever to perform a double cork 1080 and right side 1440 in a halfpipe, the first ever double flip on a hip jump and the first double flip off a rail! His dedication to his craft has established him as one of the top freeskiers in the world and one of the select few athletes to consistency make podium in slopestyle, halfpipe and big air events.

In 2015, Gus made the bold and courageous decision to come out as a proud gay man. Never one to shy away from the camera or his fans, he chose the cover of ESPN magazine as the vehicle to deliver the news. He was met with widespread support, love and praise for his choice to reveal his true self. The caught-on-camera kiss of good luck from his boyfriend in PyeongChang went viral globally.

Ally Grand Marshal Roxanne Vargas

EMMY® Award winner, host of NBC6’s “6 in the Mix,” NBC6 weekend anchor and Pride Parade Emcee, Roxanne Vargas has been an enthusiastic supporter of Pride and of the LGBTQ community for many years. She has been a vocal advocate of the LGBTQ community and continues to spread messages of diversity and inclusion from the platforms provided through her station.

Vargas has more than a decade of extensive on-air news experience including consumer, health and entertainment feature reporting as well as covering local and national breaking news. She also regularly contributes reports in Spanish for NBC6’s sister station Telemundo 51. During her time at NBC6, Vargas has received various distinctions including ten EMMY® nominations. For the last six years, Vargas has served as host of NBC6’s entertainment show ‘6 In The Mix,’ which airs weekdays at 11:30 am.

She joined the NBC6 News team in May 2006 and has been part of the NBC6 and Telemundo 51 family since 2003. She was voted “Best TV Host” by the Miami New Times in 2012 and inducted into famed fashion designer Donna Karan’s Women Who Inspire Program in 2014. She has been the recipient of the coveted Pink Flamingo award for “Favorite Media Personality” three times.

A native of Miami, Vargas earned her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Florida International University.

For its momentous 10-year anniversary, Miami Beach Gay Pride 2018 will feature a week’s worth of events, April 2-8, which include highlights such as Pride Lights the Night, a tribute to the PULSE nightclub victims; the Miss Pride drag pageant; a Friday night VIP Gala; Saturday beach party and festival; and Sunday parade and festival.

For more information visit www.miamibeachgaypride.com.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/03/09/miami-beach-pride-announces-10th-anniversary-grand-marshals/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.tumblr.com/post/171696238750

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352 days after surgery | Jon Olsson | Videoblog 2015 | No. 14

352 days after surgery | Jon Olsson | Videoblog 2015 | No. 14

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