Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on February 13, 2023

Redford as David Chappellet.My favorite sport in the Winter Olympics has been downhill racing ever since I saw Downhill Racer (1969) on network television as a teenager. The high speeds, the sound of the skis whooshing across the snow, and the images of skiers sailing over bumps in the course...what   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on August 24, 2016

Aug 24 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron celebrate the Summer Olympics by exploring Downhill Racer, an independent film about the Winter Olympics. We draw parallels to what is portrayed in the Michael Ritchie with the actual sporting events that take place today, including the thrills of victory a   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on August 24, 2016

Aug 24 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron celebrate the Summer Olympics by exploring Downhill Racer, an independent film about the Winter Olympics. We draw parallels to what is portrayed in the Michael Ritchie with the actual sporting events that take place today, including the thrills of victory a   read more