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Exploding Helicopter

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

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35:58

Bird On A Wire

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2021/03/07

“Since when did you start wearing underpants?” Hard as it may be to believe now, but there was a time when audiences were happy to see Mel Gibson as the lead in a light-hearted romantic action comedy. So, on this show, Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to review BIRD ON A WIRE (1990), a film that was made at a more innocent time for Mel the Mullet. They also take a look at the film’s unique exploding helicopter action. Show notesDirector: John BadhamCast: Mel Gibson,

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Episode 103: Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes

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2021/01/19

“All we wanted was a bigger – healthier tomato.” On this show Will and Nick take a look at the low budget comedy spoof ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES (1978).They take a look at the film’s scattershot approach to humour and an exploding helicopter that’s surprisingly real and first to be destroyed by a popular salad item. Show notesDirector: John De BelloCast: David Miller, George Wilson, Sharon TaylorPlot: A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer

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Episode 102: Rampage

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2020/12/29

“Of course the wolf flies.”On this show we’re joined Jay Cluitt from the Deep Blue Sea podcast to review Rampage (2018).We discuss genetically modified monster movies, whether science can explain Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s accent, and the wolf based exploding helicopter action. Show notesRampage (2018)Director: Brad Peyton Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Dean MorganPlot: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up

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49:30

Episode 101: Baazi

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2020/12/08

“Can anyone douse the fire of truth?”We make a return to the world of Bollywood action cinema to review BAAZI (1995), a film that could, most politely be described as, being ‘inspired’ by Die Hard. Not to mention borrowing scenes from half-a-dozen other action films. Our guest on this show is Asim Burney from the Khandaan podcast. We try and pin down just how many films Baazi ripped off, the career of its star Aamir Khan, and an exploding helicopter that may be one of the most embarrassing

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48:22

Darkman

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2020/11/17

“No more Mr Nice Guy.”We’re joined by Doug Tilley from Cinema Smogasbord to discuss Sam Raimi’s Darkman (1990). We discuss the film’s origins and inspirations, its place in the development of superhero movies and its subsequent comic book adaptation. Oh, and we also look at the spectacular exploding helicopter action.Show notesDarkman (1990)Director: Sam RaimiCast: Liam Neeson, France McDormand, Larry DrakePlot: A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who

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40:20

Crackerjack 2

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2020/10/27

“There goes my safety record”We’re joined once again by Brett and Ty from Comeuppance Reviews to shine a light on one of the undiscovered gems of DTV action: CRACKERJACK 2 (1997).We discuss the film’s (sadly) unsuccessful attempt to turn Judge Reinhold into an action movie film star, the weird world of unlikely DTV action heroes, and the exploding helicopter action. Show notesDirector: Robert LeeCast: Judge Reinhold, Carol Alt, Michael SarrazinPlot: A policeman working alone must rescue his

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45:13

Angel Has Fallen

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2020/10/06

“We’re lions – and that ain’t ever gonna change.” On this show we’re joined by Todd Gaines of Bulletproof Action and Letterboxd fame to review ANGEL HAS FALLEN (2019).We discuss the most surprising entry in the Has Fallen franchise and one of the few films where we get to see the Presidential helicopter blown up.Show notesDirector: Ric Roman WaughCast: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston, Piper Perabo, Lance Reddick, Nick NoltePlot: Mike Banning is framed for the attempted

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32:13

The Other Guys

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2020/09/15

“Free hots dogs for life. No drinks.” On this episode Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to take a look at the buddy cop genre parody THE OTHER GUYS (2010).They also take a look at a very special and unique exploding helicopter.Show notesDirector: Adam McKayCast: Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L Jackson, Steve Coogan, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes.Plot: Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom

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40:59

The Last Of The Finest

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2020/08/25

“Meat Inspectors – don’t even fart.”On this show Exploding Helicopter pays tribute to one of its favourite actors, Brian Dennehy, who died earlier this year.We’re joined by the DTV Connoisseur himself, Matt Poirier to reminisce about our favourite Dennehy performance and take a look at his vigilante cop thriller THE LAST OF THE FINEST (1990).Show notesThe Last Of The Finest (1990)Director: John MackenzieCast: Brian Dennehy, Joe Pantoliano, Bill Paxton, Jeff FaheyPlot: An elite group of vice

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35:08

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

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2020/08/04

“My name is Alice and I remember everything.”We return to the world of video game adaptations once again to take a look at Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004).Guesting on this show is Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday. Show notesDirector: Alexander WittCast: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Iain Glen, Jared HarrisPlot: Alice wakes up in the Racoon city hospital after the city has been overrun by zombies, and must now make it out of the city before a nuclear bomb is dropped on the

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37:46

Tiger Zinda Hai

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2020/07/14

“That’s what we call women empowerment.”On this show we make another visit to the world of Indian action cinema to take a look at TIGER ZINDA HAI (2017). Once again Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday joins us to help review the film.Show notesTiger Zinda Hai (2017)Plot: When a group of Indian and Pakistani nurses are held hostage in Iraq by a terrorist organization, a secret agent is drawn out of hiding to rescue them.Director: Ali Abbas ZafarCast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anupriya

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46:26

When Time Ran Out

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2020/06/23

“You’ve lived through the collapse of vaudeville and burlesque.”On the episode we take a look at the volcano-themed, disaster film WHEN TIME RAN OUT… (1980). A notorious critical and commercial flop, the movie has now passed into legend as the film that killed off the Seventies disaster genre. Helping Will to review the film is When Time Ran Out super-fan Fred Andersson from Schmollywood Babylon. They discuss the film’s “beautiful melodrama”, its questionable special effects, and why this

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40:56

Man On The Roof

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2020/06/02

“Can I hitch a ride to the liquor store?”Helicopter explosions in films are very much an international phenomenon and on this episode we cast our cinematic eye on the Swedish cop thriller MAN ON THE ROOF (1976).To discuss the film we’re joined by Anders and Jonas from the Pod Hard podcast to discuss the film’s strange blend of gritty social realism and Dirty Harry-style maverick cop action.We also take a look at a helicopter explosion that’s considered the ‘proudest moment in Swedish action

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34:26

Far Cry

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2020/05/12

“You owe me a meatball sandwich.”On this episode, Exploding Helicopter takes a look at one of the worst ever films by one of the one worst ever directors.Yes, we’re diving headlong into one of Uwe Boll’s notorious videogame adaptations, FAR CRY (2008) only to ask, ‘Is it really that bad?’To answer this important question we’re joined once again by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday who helps us look at a very memorable chopper fireball.Show notesFar Cry (2008)Director: Uwe BollCast: Til

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43:09

Kill And Kill Again

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2020/04/21

“Must have been domestic.”On this episode we wind the clock back to the early Eighties to take a look at the cult martial arts movies KILL AND KILL AGAIN (1981).We’re joined by Brett and Ty from Comeuppance Reviews to discuss what many people (just us, really) are hailing as the most influential film ever made (terms and conditions apply).World domination through potato-based mind control, ninja armies and British cinema’s bizarre obsession with nunchuck censorship are just some of the

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27:16

Undercover Brother

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2020/04/01

“If you touch the fro, you got to go.”On the new Exploding Golf Cart we take a look at a film often hailed by fans as a classic of the combustible cart genre, UNDERCOVER BROTHER (2002).Is this blaxsploitation and spy movie spoof, a top of the leaderboard comedy, or does it miss the cut?And does the exploding golf cart action live up to the hype? Join us on the first tee to find out!Caddying for Will on this show is Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday.Show notesUNDERCOVER BROTHER

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27:24

Colossal

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2020/03/07

“She’s the monster, I’m the robot.”Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to review the romantic comedy, meets Japanese kaiju movie, meets dark relationship drama, Colossal (2017).They try to work what sort of film it is, and then look at a rare ‘slap-sticky’ exploding helicopter.Show notes Colossal (2017)Directed by: Nacho VigalondoStarring: Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudekis, Dan StevensPlot: Gloria is an out-of-work party girl forced to leave her life in New York City and move

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41:57

China Strike Force

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2020/02/15

“You want bread? See a baker.”For reasons lost in the mists of time, it used to be all the rage for action films to pair a martial artist with a rapper. So, on this show, we’re looking at one of curiosities of this odd action trend: China Strike Force (2000). A film that saw martial arts luminary Mark Dacascos teamed up with everyone’s favourite, sticky-up haired rapper, Coolio. Helping us review the film is Alex Rallo from One Perfect Headshot.Show notesChina Strike Force (2000)Director:

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35:03

The Mighty Peking Man

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2020/01/26

“That’s okay, my wife’s a gorilla too.”Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to review the bonkers King Kong rip-off The Mighty Peking Man (1977). Among the topics of discussion are the films *ahem* unique special effects, the strange adult themed plot, and – of course – the spectacular exploding helicopter action. Episode 86Show notesThe Mighty Peking Man (1977)Plot: King Kong goes Hong Kong as a giant Himalayan beast tries to save a sexy Russia Tarzanette from a sleazy

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33:31

Dragon Wars

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2020/01/05

“Aren’t you going to congratulate me – it’s my 20th birthday.”It’s a very special episode of Exploding Helicopter as we take a look at Dragon Wars (2007), the film with most helicopter explosions in cinematic history.To help us look at this piece film history we’re joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday. Show notesDragon Wars (2007)Director: Hyung-rae ShimCast: Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert ForsterPlot: Once every 500 years, ancient mythical creatures come to Earth to wreak havoc

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