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Exploding Helicopter

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

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38:55

Codename: Wild Geese

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2019/12/08

“We’re only screaming to scare them.”When you think of the great directors of Italian cinema you think of Fellini, Pasolini, Visconti, Antonioni, Rosselini and other people whose names end in ‘I’.But on this show we’re reviewing Codename Wild Geese (1984) and celebrating one of the unsung heroes of Italian cinema – Antonio Margheriti. We’re joined by Matt Poirier from DTV Connoisseur to review the film and we discuss the eclectic cast, and it’s unusual and spectacular special effects.Show

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37:45

Amerigeddon

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2019/11/11

“You know, when I was your age – I was a tough son of a biscuit eater - just like you.”On this show, Exploding Helicopter takes a deep dive into the bonkers conspiracy thriller Amerigeddon (2016). After the United Nations engineers a military takeover over of the USA - yes, the same United Nations that struggles to organise a drinks reception in a wine bar – it’s up to one, lone, Texan family to lead the fight back. To help review the film Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast

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33:50

Dreamcatcher

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2019/10/20

“Oo-be-dooby-do, where are you?”On this show Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to review the bonkers Stephen King adaptation, DREAMCATCHER (2003).They try to work just what the hell is going on in the plot, why Morgan Freeman has been dressed as an owl, before taking a look at the film’s exploding helicopter action.Episode 82.Show notesDreamcatcher (2003)Director: Lawrence KasdanStarring: Damian Lewis, Timothy Olyphant, Tom Sizemore, Donnie Wahlberg, Thomas Jane and

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39:57

The Domino Principle

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2019/09/22

“Salami, cheese, pickles in a barrel.”On this show Will is joined by Todd Liebenow from the Forgotten Filmcast to review the Seventies conspiracy thriller The Domino Principle (1977).They try and work out who’s out to get them while taking a look at an exciting exploding helicopter. Show notesThe Domino Principle (1977)Director: Stanley KramerCast: Gene Hackman, Richard Widmark, Eli Wallach, Candice BergenPlot summary: A Vietnam War veteran, imprisoned for murder, is offered his freedom if

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31:39

T-Force

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2019/08/29

“Not bad for a tin man.”On this episode Will is joined by Chris Kavinsky from Bulletproof Action as they travel back in time to the video store era to review T-Force (1994)They discuss one of the high points of the PM Entertainment catalogue and why their films continue to enjoy a cult reputation today. And, of course, they look at an exploding helicopter that is crucial to the film’s plot.Episode 80.Show notesDirector: Richard PepinActors: Jack Scalia, Erin Gray, Vernon WellsPlot: In the

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49:33

Takers

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2019/08/04

“Nice house. Cool view. Great scotch.”Heist films follow a largely identical template. A group of misfit individuals are brought together to execute a seemingly fool-proof plan, only for the whole enterprise to go disastrously wrong.So, given the plot of TAKERS (2010), it seemed only fitting that Exploding Helicopter regulars Will and Dara teamed up with Barry and Jairo from The True Bromance Podcast to discuss this masterpiece of cinema.Episode 79.Show notesTakers (2010)Directed by John

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37:14

Golgo 13: The Professional

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2019/07/09

"I've waited so long for you to pull my trigger."On this show we're looking at a historic film. GOLGO 13: THE PROFESSIONAL (1983) is the very first animation to incorporate CGI. Not only that, the groundbreaking specials effects are used to explode a helicopter. Amazing! Who thought Exploding Helicopter podcast could be so educational?To review this epoch marking event we're joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday.Episode 78.Show notesGolgo 13: The Professional (1983)Directed by Osamu

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38:34

Rambo III

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2019/06/18

“We already had our Vietnam. Now you’re going to have yours.”We mark the 10th anniversary of Exploding Helicopter by taking a look at one of the classics of the exploding helicopter genre, Rambo III (1988).We reflect on the last decade of gyratory destruction before getting stuck into Sylvester Stallone’s headband and mullet action.There’s incredibly bad Russian accents, an analysis of movie villains through the decades, and a dissection of four top quality exploding helicopters.Episode

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38:30

The Lego Movie

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2019/05/18

“Release the copper choppers.”On this episode we venture into the world of animated exploding helicopter action when we review The Lego Movie (2014).We’re joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to discuss the film’s blend of comedy, action and social critique.And, of course, we look at the rare animated exploding helicopter action.Episode 76.

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42:11

You Only Live Twice

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2019/04/22

“Japanese proverb say, bird never make nest in bare tree.”On this show Will is joined by Richard Kirkham from Kirkham A Movie A Day to review You Only Live Twice (1967).They discuss the film’s highs (and many lows), and examine the first fully formed appearance of Blofeld in the Bond universe.They also take a look at the film’s outstanding aerial helicopter battle as 007 fights four Spectre choppers in the iconic ‘Little Nellie’.Episode 75Show notesYou Only Live Twice (1967)Director: Lewis

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35:02

The Hindenburg

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2019/04/01

“Next time we’ll take the titanic.”On this episode of Exploding Airship we take a look at one of the classics of the genre, The Hindenburg (1975).Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to discuss the film’s conspiracy thriller plot, it’s sprawling cast, and – of course – the exploding airship action.Episode 74.Show notesDirector: Robert WiseCast: George C Scott, Anne Bancroft, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Charles Durning.Plot: A film that chronicles the events of the

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37:05

Dhoom 2

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2019/03/14

“Wait a minute, didn’t Snow White have seven dwarves?”Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to find out what happens when you cross a buddy cop film with a Bollywood musical when they review Dhoom 2 (2006).They discuss the film’s over the top action sequences, dance numbers, and its chaotic efforts to incorporate every known genre (except horror) into one movie.And, of course, they take a look at the film’s spectacular exploding helicopter.Episode 73.Show notesDhoom 2

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38:24

Lone Survivor

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2019/02/21

“How much is an Arabian horse?”On this show Will is joined, once again, by Dara to look at the biographical war drama Lone Survivor (2013) starring Mark Wahlberg.They discuss the film’s brutal depiction of conflict, whether this is biography or hagiography, before swerving off for an examination of Mark Wahlberg’s musical career.And, as always, there’s a review of the film’s exploding helicopter action which features a unique chopper fireball.Episode 72. Show notesDirector: Peter BergCast:

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35:50

Behemoth The Sea Monster

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2019/01/31

“All this? For an over-sized crocodile?”On this special episode Exploding Helicopter travels back in time to 1959 to look at the very first film to feature an exploding helicopter: Behemoth The Sea Monster aka The Giant Behemoth.To review this historic moment, Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday.They discuss the film’s creature feature thrills, the odd chemistry between the stars, and cinema’s first helicopter explosion.Don’t miss this episode of Exploding Helicopter as we

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39:50

The Last Castle

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2019/01/10

“The prince of Venezuela. Who do you think I mean?”Joining Will in the jail of his own creation (the Exploding Helicopter podcast) is Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday. They’ve been locked up behind microphones to review the military prison flick The Last Castle (2001).They take a look at the film and its over-elaborate exploding helicopter.Episode 70.Show notesThe Last Castle (2001)Directed by: Rod LurieStarring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Delroy Lindo

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36:42

Sahara

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2018/12/19

“I’m sorry, I don’t speak English.”On this show Will is joined Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday to review the infamous action adventure SAHARA (2005).They discuss how and why this film became one of Hollywood’s most notorious flops, the surreal plot, and a unique exploding helicopter.Episode 69.

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31:30

Who Killed Captain Alex?

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2018/11/30

“Expect the unexpectable.”On this show Will and Dara abandon Hollywood for Wakaliwood and Uganda’s very first action film, the cult sensation, Who Killed Captain Alex? (2010).They discuss the filmmakers unique take on action cinema, the genius of the video jockey, and try to work out exactly who did kill Captain Alex?They also look at the exploding helicopter action which could be the best or worst they’ve ever seen.Episode 68.

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35:23

The Expendables 2

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2018/11/09

“I now pronounce you man and knife”We’re joined by Heather Baxendale-Walsh from the MILFcast to review action ensemble extraordinaire The Expendables 2 (2012).Among the topics of conversation, the series’ fluctuating tone, what today’s teenagers make of 70-something action stars, and who the hell is going to be in a future Expendables reboot. They also look at the film’s exceptional exploding helicopter which sees a motorcycle repurposed as a surface to air missile. Episode 67.

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42:50

Broken Arrow

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2018/10/19

“I said, goddamn what a rush.”On this show Will is joined by Jeanette Ward from The Mundane Adventures of a Fangirl to review one of the all-time great exploding helicopter films, Broken Arrow (1996).They discuss the film’s “Woo quotient”, John Travolta’s extraordinary performance before taking a little detour to discuss classic nineties erotic serial The Red Shoe Diaries.They also examine the film’s four spectacular helicopter explosions.Episode 66.

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37:01

Spy Game

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2018/09/28

“Dinner out is a go.”On this show Will and Dara carry out an in depth interrogation of Spy Game (2001).Among the topics of discussion, when does your relationship status justify a prison break, Tony Scott’s hyperkinetic directing, and whether the craft of espionage is just opening your eyes and looking at stuff.They also discuss a chopper fireball that deserves to be in the exploding helicopter hall of shame.Episode 65.

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