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Exploding Helicopter

Exploding Helicopter

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

tv & film film reviews

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Episode 124: High Ice

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2022/07/01

“Never blame a mountain for what it does.” On this episode we take a look at one of the last films of the Seventies disaster movie cycle, the rock climbing catastrophe HIGH ICE (1980).Joining us to discuss the film is disaster movie enthusiast Fred Andersson from Schmollywood Babylon. We marvel at the film’s tremendous antagonist, its annoying kid, and the most undignified death in disaster movie history. And, of course, the exploding helicopter action.Show notesHigh Ice (1980)Director:

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Episode 123: Samurai Commando: Mission 1549

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2022/06/01

“The past is attacking us.” If you’ve ever wondered what a film that pitted soldiers from 16th century feudal Japan would fare against the military technology of the 21st century would look like, then wonder no more. You just need to check out SAMURAI COMMANDO: MISSION 1549 (2005). We discuss time travel, samurais, and the sixteenth century exploding helicopter action. Show notesSamurai Commando: Mission 1549 (2005)Director: Masaaki TezukaPlot: After an experiment goes wrong soldiers from

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Episode 122: The Tayo Movie - Mission: Ace

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2022/05/01

“I welcome you warmly to the land of toy cars.” On this show we take a look at the surprisingly dark children’s animation THE TAYO MOVIE – MISSION: ACE (2016).We’re joined by Nick Rehak to discuss abandonment issues, post-traumatic stress, militarised violence and unchecked authoritarian rule. And, of course, the exploding helicopter action.Show notesThe Tayo Movie – Mission: Ace (2016)Director: Ryu Jung-woo and Anna PaikPlot: Tayo travels to Toy Land with Duri and Hana to save Duri's

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Episode 121: Waterworld

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2022/04/01

“I’d say there’s two ways of doing that – no way and no how.” On this exciting new episode of Exploding Jet Ski we finally tackle the Citizen Kane of exploding jet ski cinema, WATERWORLD (1995).To review a film of such profound artistic importance there was really only one man to call, jet ski film aficionado Mark Hofmeyer.Show notesWaterworld (1995)Director: Kevin ReynoldsCast: Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis HopperPlot: In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth

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Episode 120: One Shot

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2022/03/15

“Nobody ever asks how many you saved.” We take a look at the new Scott Adkins film ONE SHOT (2021), one of the most ambitious action film in recent years. And who better to help us review the film than action auteur Alex Rallo from Head Exposure and Kinemotions. Warning! This podcast contains views about the career of Isaac Florentine that some listeners may find upsetting.Episode 120Show notesOne Shot (2021)Director: James NunnCast: Scott Adkins, Ryan Phillipe, Ashley GreenPlot: An elite

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Episode 119: Uncharted

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2022/02/19

“If something’s lost – it can be found.”On this episode, Will is joined by Nick Rehak to take a look at the big screen adaptation of the hit computer game franchise UNCHARTED (2022). *Be warned this is a film review WITH spoilers*Episode 119.Show notesDirector: Ruben FleischerCast: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio BanderasPlot: Street-smart Nathan Drake, is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter, Victor "Sully" Sullivan, to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500

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Episode 118: Fifty/Fifty

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2022/02/01

“It’s not religion – it’s the onset of senility.”We take a look at one of the last films made by the legendary Cannon Group, FIFTY/FIFTY (1992) before the company went belly up. The film stars Robocop and Ted Stryker as a pair of bickering mercenaries hired by the CIA to overthrow a meddlesome dictator. We’re joined by Cannon aficionado Austin Trunick, author of The Cannon Film Guide, to discuss this under-the-radar gem. Show notesFifty/Fifty (1992)Director: Charles Martin SmithCast: Peter

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Episode 117: Dancin' - It's On!

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2022/01/01

“What do you know about dancing?” You don’t find many exploding helicopters in musicals and romantic dramas, but we’ve managed to find the one film that features a chopper fireball alongside the dance numbers. So, on this episode, we’re reviewing the most unique film we’ve ever tackled: DANCIN’ – IT’S ON! (2015).Helping us make sense of this cinematic first is Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur. We try to work out what Gary Daniels is doing in this film, discuss the filmic art of ‘angry

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Episode 116: Godzilla (1998)

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2021/12/01

“They call him Gojira, you moron!” No fictional character has appeared in more films with an exploding helicopter than Godzilla.So, on this show, we’re looking at the Big G’s controversial appearance in Roland Emmerich’s GODZILLA (1998).Show notesGodzilla (1998)Director: Roland EmmerichCast: Matthew Broderick, Jean RenoPlot: French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that heads off to New York City. The American military must chase the monster across the city to stop it

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Episode 115: The Expendables 3

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2021/11/01

“It’s a great plan - if it was 1985.” As The Expendables 4 cranks into gear, we thought it was a good time to take a look at the last entry in the pensioner-led action franchise. Our special guest on this episode is author, filmmaker, and bad film aficionado Timon Singh. Show notesThe Expendables 3 (2014)Director: Patrick HughesCast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson. Plot: Barney hires a team of new blood to take down

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Episode 114: Royce

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2021/10/06

“Let me guess – you saw that work on Inspector Gadget?” On this show we take a look at the bizarre attempt to turn Jim Belushi into a James Bond-style action hero. We’re joined by Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur who helps us try and understand how everyone’s second favourite Belushi has managed to maintain a forty-year screen career and discuss a unique exploding helicopter scene. Show notesRoyce (1994)Director: Rod HolcombeCast: James Belushi, Miguel Ferrer, Peter Boyle, Anthony

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Episode 113: The Sum Of All Fears

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2021/09/15

“When I asked for your advice, I didn’t mean you should actually speak.”After 6 years of podcasting, Exploding Helicopter is pleased to finally have a guest who actually knows what they’re talking about. So, on this show, we’re joined by nuclear weapons expert and host of The Super Critical Podcast, Tim Westmyer, to review THE SUM OF ALL FEARS (2002). A film which sees two of the world’s great superpowers brought to the brink of nuclear war.We discuss biscuits, footballs, two-man rules and

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Episode 112: The Guardian

Exploding Helicopter ·

2021/08/25

“Sometimes you gotta shoot a hostage.”Is Kevin Costner the greatest actor of all-time? Or is he more like a jar of peanut butter you find at the back of the kitchen cupboard? These are among the many important questions we ponder as we review Big Kev’s coastguard drama THE GUARDIAN (2006).Our guest on this show is Kevin Costner aficionado – and Waterworld apologist – Barry Riddell from the Tru Bromance Podcast. Show notesDirector: Andrew DavisCast: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Clancy

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Episode 111: Red Mob

Exploding Helicopter ·

2021/08/04

"At sunset - all birds look black."In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed and the newly independent state of Russia was ready to embrace those familiar symbols of Western capitalist decadence: big macs, blue jeans and, of course, action films. So, on this show, we’re reviewing Russia’s first attempt at an American-style action film: RED MOB (1992).Show notesRed Mob (1992)Director: Vsevolod PlotkinCast: Vladimir MenshovPlot: After mobster kidnap his son, an Afghan war veteran is blackmailed into

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Episode 110: Ape vs Monster

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2021/07/14

“Black – just like the heart of the space programme!” When the world zigs left, Exploding Helicopter likes to zag right. So, with Godzilla vs Kong stomping around in cinemas, we naturally headed straight for The Asylum’s mockbuster take on the film, APE VS MONSTER (2021).We’re joined by Nick Rehak to look at the film’s surprisingly interesting plot which takes in Eighties Cold War conspiracies, sexual politics, and some very dubious science. We also identify a new exploding helicopter film

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High Risk

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2021/06/23

“No risk, no reward.”Revenge is a dish best served in celluloid. Or so thought legendary Hong Kong director Jing Wong after he had a falling-out with Jackie Chan. The resulting, score-settling film was HIGH RISK (1995), a 100 minute-long takedown of the acclaimed martial artist. Helping Will investigate the beef behind the backstory is Alex Rallo from One Perfect Headshot. They discuss what led the two movie moguls to loggerheads, some stunning action set pieces, and Wong’s peculiar brand

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The Omega Man

Exploding Helicopter ·

2021/06/02

“There’s never a cop around when you need one.”When you boil it all down, Charlton Heston was known for two types of films, biblical epics and science fiction sagas. So, on this show, we’re hurtling into the near future to review a film about a plague hit Earth, THE OMEGA MAN (1971).Joining us to review the film is a woman who always dresses for dinner on Sunday, Erica Shultz from Customers Also Watched. Show notesThe Omega Man (1971)Director: Boris SagalCast: Charlton Heston, Rosalind

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Bridge Of Dragons

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2021/05/12

“Welcome to the revolution!”Over the years, Dolph Lundgren has starred in plenty of big budget action films like Universal Soldier and The Expendables films. Now, Exploding Helicopter could have reviewed one of the Swedish muscleman’s more prestigious outings, but that’d be boring. Instead we’re looking at the under-the-radar classic, Bridge Of Dragons (1999).Joining Will on this episode is Sweden’s second greatest muscle guy, Fred Andersson from Schmollywood Babylon and The Human

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Fortress 2: Re-entry

Exploding Helicopter ·

2021/04/21

“Just for the record, I ain’t the least bit happy about this.”What? They made a sequel? Yes, it’s absolutely true. Christopher Lambert may have escaped a futuristic prison in Fortress (1992), but he couldn’t escape the lure of the DTV sequel Fortress 2: Re-entry (2000).Joining Will to review the film is That Sequel Guy, follow-up film specialist, Dom O’Brien. Show notesFortress 2: Re-entry (2000)Director: Geoff MurphyCast: Christopher Lambert, Patrick Malahide, Pam GrierPlot: Seven years

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Code Name: Vengeance

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2021/04/01

“Sure I like kids - but I’m not here to start an orphanage.”On this special episode of Exploding Forklift we take a look at a film often hailed by forklift fireball film fans as one of genre’s best: CODE NAME: VENGEANCE (1987).We review this vintage video store action movie and make an in-depth examination of the exploding industrial loader action.Guesting on this episode is Nick Rehak from Forklift Toast Sunday. Show notesDirector: David WintersCast: Roberty Ginty, Shannon Tweed, Cameron

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