Exploding Helicopter

“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 notes Director: Ric Roman Waugh Cast: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Hus...

“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 notes Director: Adam McKay Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L Jackson, Steve Coogan, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes. Plot: T...

“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 notes The Last Of The Finest (1990) Director: J...

“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 notes Director: Alexander Witt Cast: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Iain Glen, Jared Harris Plot: Alice wakes up in the Racoon city hospital after the city has been overrun...

“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 notes Tiger 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 o...

“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...

“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...

“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 u...

“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, nin...

“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 fo...

“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 Vigalondo Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudekis, Dan...

“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 revie...

“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 86 Show notes The Mighty Peking Man (1977) Plot: King Ko...

“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 notes Dragon Wars (2007) Director: Hyung-rae Shim Cast: Jason Behr, Amanda Broo...

“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...

“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...

“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 notes Dreamcatcher (2003) Director: Lawren...

“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 notes The Domino Principle (1977) Director: Stanley Kramer Cast: Gene Hackman, Richard Widmark, Eli Wallac...

“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. Epis...

“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 P...

"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 Reha...

“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 v...

“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.

“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 ch...

“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 notes Director: Robert Wise Cast: George C Scott, Anne Bancroft,...