2010-2011 Video Preview
Mr. Robson & Neighbors Rate The Teasers

Yeah, yeah, yeah—last month I was bagging on videos and their music. That's just because I’m a crotchety old boarder. I still get super stoked when all the new movies come out. Before all this Internet crap we wouldn't know a thing about the videos before we saw them; nowadays, we get to make sweeping judgments based on a "teaser". Here at Mr. Robson's Neighborhood, we decided to get the ‘hood together to rate some of the previews for this winter’s new releases. Check out the clips and our results—and as always, send your opinions, props, or hate to neighbor@dogfunk.com.

1—5 rating system is brought to you by Cobra Dogs: Holding it down in Government Camp all summer long.

The Arena

Finger On Da Trigger

The Arena - OFFICIAL 2010-2011 Snowboard Teaser - MFM FODT from vas entertainment on Vimeo.

Notable Riders: MFM, Lucas Magoon, Jake Devine, Johnnie Paxon, Derek Dennison

Quotables:

“This looks like the best urban riding ever documented—filming looks good too. Makes me wanna get all thugby at PC.” – Dakka

“Baggy pants must act as parachutes, because there is no way human knees can handle the drops these kids are taking!” – Mr. Robson

“FODT gets more ridiculous every year. Creative street lines with massive consequences, and even a smattering of legit backcountry shots. A must-see.” – The Sasquatch

Score: 3.9 Cobra Dogs

F It

Forum Snowboards

F' It Teaser from Forum Snowboards on Vimeo.

Notable Riders: John Jackson, Andreas Wiig, Pat Moore, Peter Line, Jake Welch

Quotables:

“Wiig, Welch, and Moore for President.” – Tosticular

“The return of the Forum 8? No, but Maverick and Goose approve.” – Ill Eagle Download

“Keep it up boys…especially the sexy snowmobiling, grrr!” – Bored ‘n’ Betty

Score: 3.9 Cobra Dogs

Deeper

Teton Gravity Research

Notable Riders: Jeremy Jones, Xavier de le Rue, Johan Olofsson, Travis Rice

Quotables:

“The ‘20-questions’ teaser format is a little cheeseball, but with a cast full of freeride icons, who cares?” – The Sasquatch

“Pants-pooping, courtesy of Jeremy Jones. I wish I had just one of his gonads.” –Tosticular

“Big-mountain riding will never be the same!” – Mr. Robson

Score: 4.1 Cobra Dogs

Bon Voyage

Videograss

Notable Riders: Jed Anderson, Nima Jalali, Mikey Leblanc, Justin Bennee, LNP

Quotables:

“Nima’s shots drinking and surfing the web are epic!” – Tosticular

“Between ground-humping, asylum-bound men and cash-tossing...I’d say this one is going to be good!” –Board ‘n’ Betty

“Leprechauns, flat landings, and Santa Claus? Oh my!” – Ill Eagle Download

Score: 2.8 Cobra Dogs

9191

Veeco Films

Notable Riders: Gigi Rüf, Jake Blauvelt, Bryan Iguchi, Nico Müller, Terje

Quotables:

“Quality. Artsy but not overkill, good shredding to back it up. Dude, it's Gigi, FTW!” – Dakka

“As close to the rabbit hole as one can get….shit is weird and stocked with some of the best riders ever.” – Tosticular

“Blends art and snowboarding more creatively than the others, and stands on higher ground than the usual jib/shenanigans teasers.” – Francisco Scaramanga

Score: 4.6 Cobra Dogs

Let’s Make Better Mistakes Tomorrow

Peepshow

Let's Make Better Mistakes Tomorrow from peepshow on Vimeo.

Notable Riders: Laura Hadar, Desiree Melancon, Terra Michilot, Colleen Quigley

Quotables:

“I never thought I would say this about a ladies’ flick—but way to push it, girls!” – Peaches Honeypot

“I dig the whole DIY feel... and the snowboarding seems pretty all right.” – Francisco Scaramanga

“Definitely redefining the limits of women’s riding, but I’d like to see more pow shots. Blurry pow shots, in a magical forest.” – The Sasquatch

Score: 2.9 Cobra Dogs

The Storming

Standard Films

Notable Riders: Super Helgason Bros., Kevin Jones, Torstein Horgmo, Erin Comstock

Quotables:

“It's got Kevin Jones in it—I want to slap you repeatedly if you don't think that's cool.” – Dakka

“30 seconds long, three monster logos, hardly any riding…this isn’t a teaser, it’s a commercial!” – Mr. Robson

“Wait, I blinked... replay it.” – Bored ‘n’ Betty

Score: 3.1 Cobra Dogs

Respect Your Elders

Resourceful Gnome

Respect Your Elders Teaser from Resourceful Gnome on Vimeo.

Notable Riders: Travis Parker, Josh Dirksen, Mike Basich, Temple Cummins

Quotables:

“Classy edit, eclectic mix of riders, not blown out of proportion. Feel good movie of the year? I think so.” – Dakka

“While everybody obsesses over the latest quadruple-cork stuntman trick, these guys open with four consecutive methods. Awesome.” – The Sasquatch

“For a bunch of old farts, these guys are still fun to watch.” – Peaches Honeypot

Score: 3.8 Cobra Dogs

NowHere

Absinthe Films

NowHere trailer by Absinthe Films from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Notable Riders: Dan Brisse, Jake Blauvelt, Gigi Rüf, Nicolas Müller, tons more!

Quotables:

“Why the hell do they show the beginning of all this awesome stuff, only to cut to the next amazing shot?! It’s like they’re gonna make me see the full film!” –Mr. Robson

“Enchanting as f*** ...this is my 5! Facebook-able!” –Tosticular

“Ever since Vivid dropped in 2002, I expect Absinthe Films to be a cut above the rest.” – Prince Rad Tad XVII

Score: 4.8 Cobra Dogs