Catch the steepest and deepest with ten of the best high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2006 Radical Reels Tour comes to Arlingtons Regent Theatre on September 28th. Hurtle down steep untouched powder, feel the cold spray of stomach-dropping kayak first descents, fly high with the world*s wildest BASE jumpers, and much more in mountain biking, climbing, and snowboarding.

Hosted by Hermit Lake eZine and chunkymonkey productions, the Radical Reels Film Tour (out of the famous Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour) screens the best in action sports filmmaking, audience-tested and programmed for maximum excitement. The Radical Reels Tour kicked off in the winter of 2004 in a limited number of special locations, and now visits about 15 states and provinces.

 

Banff Mountain Film Festival
Radical Reels Tour 2006
Now in its third year on the road, the Radical Reels Tour continues to deliver a selection of high energy adrenaline films from around the world, aimed to thrill audiences wanting to go faster, steeper, higher,and deeper. For 2006, Radical Reels will screen the best in action sports filmmaking, including...

Everyday Extreme
winner of the Best Short Mountain Film Award at the Banff Mountain Film Festival, pushes ordinary life to new intense levels and turns the heavily hyped world of extreme sport on its head. Directed, filmed and edited by David Kvart, this Swedish film presents an entertaining perspective on a pioneer who is making his every day extreme.

Peter Mortimer’s Return2Sender: Mexico BASE
takes you to the edge and then hurls you off, leavingyour mouth dry and your hands shaking. This film brings you the sheer exhilaration and beyond beliefperspectives experienced by world-class BASE jumpers from outstanding locations including 760metre (2,500 foot) El Gigante and the spectacular Cave of the Swallows.

Bulletins from a Colder Planet: Cream Show
presents a passionate and artistic glimpse into the untouched powder landscapes of backcountry skiers and snowboarders. Fully delivering stunning footage of big lines and massive cliff drops, the film also conveys subtle observations on the effects of humanity on the future of nature and weather patterns.

Fear this! Kayak film
Bigger than Rodeo drops over the burliest of waterfalls, executes jaw-dropping tricks on the edge of swirling holes, and makes a record-breaking plummet of 32 metres (105 feet), at Alexandra Falls.

Return2Sender: Rebels with Paws
features the gnarly climbing routes of “Paws and Effect” and “Give
a Dog a Bone” expertly tackled canine-style by Biscuit and Felix. Mom and son, these two Jack Russells show off their distinctive techniques as they eagerly solve tough boulder challenges in Eldorado.

UFO
Pure fun and enjoyment are paramount in UFO as the film showcases the high-flying exploits and amusing antics of a multitude of skydivers and BASE jumpers. Directed and produced by Stephen Burgess, UFO presents of a series of “flying objects”, with scenes set to original music.

 

For more info on Radical Reels go to www.paulnager.com