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Exploding Helicopter

The world’s only podcast celebrating films where helicopters explode.

tv & film film reviews

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34:23

The Park Is Mine

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2018/09/09

“I have a message for New York. Central Park is mine.”On this show, Exploding Helicopter is looking back at the Rambo inspired Eighties curio THE PARK IS MINE (1986).Tommy Lee Jones plays a troubled Vietnam veteran who launches an armed takeover of Central Park after he’s pushed too far.Joining Will to review the film is Rich Nelson from the Betamax Video Club. They discuss the film’s First Blood inspirations, questionable policing tactics, and try to figure out just what Tommy Lee Jones is

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38:45

American Ninja 4: The Annihilation

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2018/08/17

“The password is big blue wrecking crew”On this show we’re joined by author, podcaster and bad film aficionado Ti Singh to review American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990).Among the exciting topics of discussion, villains without a plan, expert marksmen who can’t shoot straight, and the majesty of Steve James (who isn’t even in this sequel).Oh yes, we talk about it all and more, including the exploding helicopter action.Check out the Exploding Helicopter website or follow us on Twitter.You

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36:29

The 6th Day

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2018/08/03

“Try to stay dead this time.”On this show Will and Dara attempt to unscramble the DNA of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s sci-fi thriller, The 6th Day (2000).Along the way they decode the film’s surprisingly solid science fiction ideas, ponder Arnie’s Noughties film career, and the strange documentary career of Michael Rapaport.And they of course dissect the film’s futuristic exploding helicopter scene.Check out the Exploding Helicopter website.........or follow us on twitter @chopperfireballEpisode

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12:58

Skyfall

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2018/07/01

“Were you expecting an exploding pen?”On this mini-episode, Will takes a look at Skyfall (2012), the last James Bond movie to feature an exploding helicopter.Episode 61.

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9:43

Apocalypse Now

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2018/06/02

"Never get out of the boat."In a break from the usual programming, Will travels upriver alone on this show to review Apocalypse Now (1979). On the journey, he considers how the film's uncanny parallels to a package holiday - albeit, one with a little light homicide thrown in.Episode 60.

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40:08

Lasko Death Train

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2018/05/11

“Next time we’ll take a cruise.”On this show Will is joined by Doug Tilley from Eric Roberts Is The Man to review the bizarre faith-based martial arts movie Lasko: Death Train (2005).The film sees its hero, a peace-seeking monk, recruited into a secret paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the church. Along the way he has to fight terrorists, a deadly virus, and some truly horrendous dubbing. And there’s also two stone cold classic exploding helicopters.Episode 59.

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35:45

Game Over Man

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2018/04/21

“Band aids and butterbeans, we’re online.”On this show Will is joined by DJ Valentine from Simplistic Reviews to review the new Netflix action-comedy Game Over, Man! (2018).Among the topics of discussion, the film’s Die Hard pastiche, what on earth Daniel Stern is doing in this, the off-colour humour, and – of course – the exploding helicopter action. Episode 58.

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38:35

Midnight Run

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2018/03/30

“Is this moron number one? Put moron number two on the phone.”On this show Will forcibly escorts Dara to the end of the podcast in the hope of collecting a bounty as they review Midnight Run (1988). Along the way the pair bicker then bond as they discuss Robert De Niro’s comedy chops, why you can never remake Eighties films, and all the exploding helicopter action. Episode 57.

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11:53

5 Days Of War

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2018/03/10

“Everything’s easier in a mini-skirt.”In a break with the usual programming, Will carries out his first ever solo review by looking at the Renny Harlin helmed propaganda film 5 Days Of War (2011).Starring Val Kilmer and Andy Garcia the film tells the story (or at least one side of it) of plucky Georgia and its heroic efforts to resist a Russian invasion. There are horror-inducing cameos, terrible accents, and, of course, an exploding helicopter. Episode 56.

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39:51

Ultraviolet

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2018/02/16

“I was born into a world you may not understand.”On this show Will and Dara suck the blood out of Milla Jovovich’s sci-fi vampire flick Ultraviolet (2006).They discuss the film’s strange use of visual effects, vampires that don’t act like vampires, and the music career of Milla Jovovich. They also take a look at Ultraviolet’s spectacular exploding helicopter action which involves 'Midriff' Jovovich motorcycling through an airborne whirlybird.Episode 55.

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34:57

Ant Man

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2018/01/27

“Whose pyjamas are these?”On this show Will is joined by Troy-Jeffrey Allen from Action A Go Go to talk about Ant Man (2015).They take a dive into the characters comic book history, discuss where it fits in Marvel’s recent output, and review the unique exploding helicopter sequence (even though Troy completed missed it).Episode 54.

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35:43

Shooter

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2018/01/06

“I don't think you understand, these boys killed my dog.”On this show Will and Dara take a look at assassination conspiracy thriller Shooter (2007) starring Mark Wahlberg and Danny Glover.Among the topics of debate: Mark Wahlberg’s controversial disguise, Danny Glover’s teeth, and does this film contain one of the poorest helicopter explosions we’ve yet seen. Episode 53.

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38:46

World War Z

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2017/12/18

“Looks like we just woke the dead.”Will is joined by his regular shambling, brain dead sidekick Dara to take a look at big budget zombie action spectacular World War Z (2013).Among the topics of discussion: the film’s toothless approach to gore, it’s controversially re-shot ending, and a rare, zombie-related exploding helicopter. Episode 52.

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32:15

Olympus Has Fallen

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2017/11/29

“Get me some coffee. Half and half. Three sweet'n’lows. In a real cup.”Will is joined by occasional Exploding Helicopter sidekick and self-confessed action movie luddite Joe Clift to discuss Olympus Has Fallen (2013). They talk about the villain’s curious politics, Gerard Butler’s head-stabbing antics while Joe tries to recall if he’s ever watched Die Hard. And as always the pair look at the film’s explosive helicopter action. Episode 51.

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35:04

The Delta Force

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2017/11/11

“Whatever happens, we’ll always remember our silver wedding anniversary.”On this show Will takes Dara hostage in order to review the 1980s action classic The Delta Force (1986).Among the topics of discussions: the film’s surprisingly accurate dramatisation of a real-life airplane hijacking, how on earth the cast stars four Oscar winners, and the weird incompetence of America's 'elite' special forces.They also examine the film’s stunning exploding helicopter and what may well be the greatest

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31:08

Zero Dark Thirty

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2017/10/16

“If you lie to me I hurt you.”On this show Will is joined by Ben Dadds from Top Film Tip for an enhanced interrogation of Zero Dark Thirty (2012).They unpick the controversy around the film’s depiction of torture, what story Kathryn Bigelow was trying to tell, and a considered discussion as to who among the cast wears the worst wig.They also examine the film’s exploding helicopter action which “really gets the helicopter hormones going”. Episode 49.

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36:05

Arabesque

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2017/09/22

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt your threat.”On this episode Will is joined by Todd Liebenow from the Forgotten Filmcast to review Sixties mystery thriller Arabesque (1966).Among the topics of discussion, Stanley Donen’s psychedelia-inspired direction, the awkward chemistry between Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren, and what on earth the plot’s meant to be about.They also take a look at one of cinema’s earliest exploding helicopters where the whirlybird is destroyed by the unconventional

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32:36

Escape From LA

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2017/09/09

“What do you say we play a little Bangkok rules?”On this show Will injects Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday with a lethal virus and blackmails him into reviewing Escape From LA (1996).They try to figure out what the hell John Carpenter was attempting with this film and whether this it accurately predicts the American of 2017.And we of course examine the film’s futuristic exploding helicopter action. Episode 47.

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33:18

Courage Under Fire

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2017/08/26

“Let’s kill ‘em all.”On this show Will and Dara bravely take on Courage Under Fire (1996).Among the topics of discussion, the film’s Rashomon-influenced structure, Matt Damon’s coming of age performance, and the stunning sight of Lou Diamond Phillips' jockstrap. They also attempt to tackle the thorny philosophical question of whether you can explode an already exploded helicopter.Episode 46.

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33:32

The World Is Not Enough

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2017/08/02

“I thought Christmas only came once a year.”Will is joined by Joe Scaramanga of the Now Music Fan Blog to review The World Is Not Enough (1999). Pierce Brosnan’s third outing as 007 is regularly ranked as one of the worst ever Bond movies. But does the film deserve its reputation? Or was it an ambitious attempt to rejuvenate the formula that paved the way for the Daniel Craig era?They also discuss James Bond’s licence to kill helicopters, and two chopper fireballs which leave our reviewers

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