Exploding Helicopter
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe world’s only podcast celebrating films where helicopters explode.
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Episode 144: Pathaan
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB“It’s time to befriend the devil.” On this episode we return to the world of Bollywood to look at Shah Rukh Khan’s action blockbuster PATHAAN (2023). We fire up the wind machine so Asim Burney from the Khandaan podcast can make a suitably dramatic return to the show. We discuss screen bromances, scandalous bikinis, and whether it’s not too late for us to get a sculpted six pack. Episode 144. Show notes Director: Siddharth Anand Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Pad...
Episode 143: The Wolf's Call
February 01, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MB“Gentlemen – cancel your turkey orders.” On this show we rig for silent running and plunge below crush depth to review the French submarine thriller The Wolf’s Call (2019). Show notes The Wolf’s Call (2019) Director: Antonin Baudry Cast: Francois Civil, Omar Sy, Reda Kateb Plot: In the near future, a French submarine finds itself in a crisis situation.
Episode 142: The Gauntlet
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB“You wouldn’t hit a lady would ya?” Over a near 20-year period Clint Eastwood was one of the most popular box office stars in American cinema. On this episode we take a look at a film from Old Squint’s commercial pomp, THE GAUNTLET (1977). We take a look at a film that appears to be just another run of the mill cop thriller from the Man With No Name, but under the surface turns out to be peculiarly odd. Episode 142.
Episode 141: Narrow Margin
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB“She was as easy to crack as a raw egg.” On this episode we take a look at one of the most important exploding helicopter scenes in film history. But before we do that, we discuss Narrow Margin (1990), Peter Hyams’ remake of a film noir classic. Film notes Narrow Margin (1990) Director: Peter Hyams Cast: Gene Hackman, Anne Archer, M Emmet Walsh, JT Walsh Plot: A Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney is sent to protect a woman who accidentally witnessed a Mafia murder. Episode 141...
Episode 140: The Island
November 01, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB“Wow – that tongue thing is amazing.” On this episode we take a look at Michael Bay’s The Island (2005). We discuss how well the inventor of ‘Bayhem’ handles a film which attempts an exploration of philosophical and ethical questions whilst trying to figure out why we keep wanting to buy expensive consumer goods. Oh, and of course we take a look at the exploding helicopter action. Episode 140.
Episode 139: The Sentinel
October 01, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB“Have you received adequate training for your profession?” On this show we’re taking a look at the Michael Douglas noughties comeback THE SENTINEL (2006). After a three year absence from acting everyone’s favourite recovering sex addict returned to the big screen with presidential assassination conspiracy thriller. Did we suffer a fatal attraction for The Sentinel? Or did fail to satisfy our basic instinct? After that we take some time to consider the musical career Kiefer Sutherl...
Episode 138: Bulletproof
September 01, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB“You may be bulletproof – but you’re not love proof.” On this show we take a look at the cult Eighties action film BULLETPROOF (1987). We’re joined by Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur to discuss the action movie credentials of Gary Busey, why you should take a nap around this film’s third innings, and whether it provided inspiration to the writers of The Simpsons. We also review the exploding helicopter action and discuss a method of chopper destruction that’s only been see...
Episode 137: Black Sunday
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB“Now – just blink for yes – or die for no.” Over a 40-year career John Frankenheimer earned himself a reputation as one of Hollywood’s foremost directors of action and suspense films. Here we're joined by Nick Rehak to take a look at one of his less heralded films, Black Sunday (1977). While it may not have the prestige and plaudits of The Manchurian Candidate, Seven Days In May or Ronin, it does have an exploding helicopter (which elevates its status in our eyes). Show notes Bla...
Episode 136: Assault On Paradise
July 01, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB“The rich must pay or the rich will die.” On the new Exploding Helicopter we’re joined by Doug Tilley from Cinema Smorgasbord to look at a very strange film: ASSAULT IN PARADISE (1977). We try to decide if the film was trying to make a sophisticated exploration of the exploitation of Native Americans, or if it was just a confused mess of a movie with nothing to say. We discuss seduction at gunpoint, comedic car chases, wildly inappropriate cultural appropriation, and, of course,...
Episode 135: Under Siege
June 01, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB“Mother goose, mother goose, the quails are in the nest.” We take a look at the maritime-themed spin on Die Hard that briefly turned Steven Seagal into an A-list action movie star: UNDER SIEGE (1992). Was this film really a Steven Seagal vehicle though? Why did Tommy Lee Jones never record a blues rock album? And was the action in this film really no better than the Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman ‘Oirish’ drama Far And Away? All these points and the exploding helicopter action are d...
Episode 134: Small Soldiers
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB“What are you worried about? They’re only toys.” On this episode we’re reviewing Joe Dante’s SMALL SOLDEIRS (1998). We discuss this surprisingly dark kids flick, subversive messaging and, of course, the exploding helicopter action. Show notes Small Soldiers (1998) Director: Joe Dante Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Kevin Dunn, Dennis Leary, Phil Hartman, Robert Picardo, Dick Miller, Tommy Lee Jones, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Langella, Bruce Dern, George Kennedy, Christina Ricci and Sarah Mic...
Episode 133: Swamp Thing
April 01, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB“Some of the men say it’s one of those abdominal snowmen.” On this episode of Exploding Air Boat we take a look at one of the classics of the propeller assisted water transport genre, SWAMP THING (1982). We’re joined by Nick Rehak to discuss the film’s strange cult status, monster costumes and the spectacular air boat action. Episode 133.
Episode 132: Skyfire
March 01, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 15.6 MB“Only a lunatic would build a world class resort on a ticking time bomb of molten earth.” On this show we do the deep dive on the shallowest volcano movie ever made, SKYFIRE (2019). We’re joined by disaster movie aficionado Fred Andersson to discuss spectacular set-pieces, one dimensional characters, and a classic exploding helicopter. Show notes Skyfire (2019) Director: Simon West Cast: Hannah Quinlivan, Wang Xue-Qi, Jason Isaacs Plot: Geologist Wentao Li (Xueqi Wang) vowed ...
Episode 131: The Final Countdown
February 01, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 14.9 MB”Somebody - for some reason - wants us to believe that we’re back in 1941.” On this show we spiral backwards through the time tunnel to review THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (1980). We discuss time paradoxes, marvel at the art of background acting, and admire the film’s military hardware. Oh, and we of course discuss an exploding helicopter which may secure the outcome of WWII. Show notes The Final Countdown (1980) Director: Don Sharp Cast: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Charles Durning, Ro...
Episode 130: Soldier Boyz
January 01, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 30.9 MB“Where’s the Sixties music dude?” On this show we take a look at the insane genre mash-up SOLDIER BOYZ (1995) – a film that attempts to fuse a prison movie, a teen drama with a ‘back to Vietnam rescue mission’ action film. Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur returns to the show to discuss young offender rehabilitation, the film’s computer game spin-off and the only collaboration to date between Michael Dudikoff and Darren Aronofsky. Show notes Soldier Boyz (1995) Director: Lo...
Episode 129: Evasive Action
December 01, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 21.4 MB“You wait – my travel agent is going to hear about this.” On this episode we take a look at EVASIVE ACTION (1998) a film which tries to recreate the magic of Con Air, but this time on a train. Jay Cluitt from the Con Air: The Podcast joins us to look at the uncanny and shameless similarity to the Nicholas Cage classic. We also examine the little known musical career of one of the film’s stars and, of course, the exploding helicopter action. Show notes Evasive Action (1998) Dir...
Episode 128: Shadow Conspiracy
November 01, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 22 MB“Did your date lose the handcuff key?” On this episode we don our tin foil hats to review the conspiracy thriller SHADOW CONSPIRACY (1997). We’re joined by Nick Rehak to discuss conspicuous hitmen, the cinematic significance of basketball, and Stephen Lang’s hair through the ages. Oh, and we also talk about an exploding helicopter that one of our hosts declares the best they’ve even seen! Show notes Director: George P Cosmatos Cast: Charlie Sheen, Linda Hamilton, Donald Sutherl...
Episode 127: Godzilla (2014)
October 01, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MB“They call him GORR-Z-YAH!” After punishing ourselves by reviewing Roland Emmerich’s 1998 version, we turn our attentions to the Gareth Edwards helmed reboot, remake, re-quel GODZILLA (2014). Big G superfan joins us to discuss how this version honours/besmirches (delete as appropriate) the monster series traditions. And we of course look at the exploding helicopter action. Or, in this case, the exploding helicopter chain reaction. Show notes Director Gareth Edwards Cast: Aaron...
Episode 126: Black Hawk Down
September 01, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MB“It’s all in the grind Sizemore.” On this show we’re taking a look at Ridley Scott’s war epic BLACK HAWN DOWN (2001). As the events the film depict fade from memory, how does it play today? What point was the film trying to make? And how in the hell has Ridley Scott only ever made one film with exploding helicopter. We ask many questions on this show, but do we have any answers? Listen now and find out. Show notes Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Josh Ha...
Episode 125: Firepower (1979)
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 21.4 MB“What’s going on here? I’m lost.” On this show we review Michael Winner’s FIREPOWER (1979). A film where the plot is almost as bonkers as the cast. We’re joined by Nick Rehak to try and work out what on earth is going on and discuss the exploding helicopter action. Show notes Firepower (1979) Directed by: Michael Winner Cast: James Coburn, Sophia Loren, OJ Simpson, Vincent Gardenia, Eli Wallach, Jake La Motta, Victor Mature Plot: A retired hitman is hired by the F.B.I. to track...
Episode 124: High Ice
July 01, 2022 00:00 - 29 MB“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 notes High Ice (19...
Episode 123: Samurai Commando: Mission 1549
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MB“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 notes Samurai Commando: Mission 1549 (2005) Director: Masaaki Tezuka Plot: After an experiment goes wro...
Episode 122: The Tayo Movie - Mission: Ace
May 01, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MB“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 notes The Tayo Movie – Mission: Ace (2016) Director: Ryu Jung-woo and Anna Paik Plot: Tayo travels to Toy Land with Duri and Hana t...
Episode 121: Waterworld
April 01, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 20.1 MB“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 notes Waterworld (1995) Director: Kevin Reynolds Cast: Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper Plot: In a future where the polar ice-caps hav...
Episode 120: One Shot
March 15, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MB“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 120 Show notes One Shot (2021) Director: James Nunn Cast: Scott Adkins, Ryan Phillipe, Ashley...
Episode 119: Uncharted
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 22.2 MB“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 notes Director: Ruben Fleischer Cast: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas Plot: Street-smart Nathan Drake, is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter, Victor "Sully" Sullivan, to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magell...
Episode 118: Fifty/Fifty
February 01, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 22.1 MB“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 notes Fifty/Fifty (1992) Director: Charles Marti...
Episode 117: Dancin' - It's On!
January 01, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MB“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 ...
Episode 116: Godzilla (1998)
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 20.3 MB“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 notes Godzilla (1998) Director: Roland Emmerich Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno Plot: 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 th...
Episode 115: The Expendables 3
November 01, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 21.2 MB“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 notes The Expendables 3 (2014) Director: Patrick Hughes Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson. Plot: Barney hires a team of new blood ...
Episode 114: Royce
October 06, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 23.6 MB“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 notes Royce (1994) Director: Rod Holcombe Cast: James Belushi, Miguel Ferrer, Peter B...
Episode 113: The Sum Of All Fears
September 15, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 27 MB“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-ma...
Episode 112: The Guardian
August 25, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 24.9 MB“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 notes Director: Andrew Davis Cast: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kut...
Episode 111: Red Mob
August 04, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MB"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 notes Red Mob (1992) Director: Vsevolod Plotkin Cast: Vladimir Menshov Plot: After mobster kidnap his son, an Afghan war veteran is...
Episode 110: Ape vs Monster
July 14, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MB“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 heli...
High Risk
June 23, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 25.8 MB“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 pec...
The Omega Man
June 02, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 20.5 MB“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 notes The Omega Man (1971) Director: Boris Sagal Cast: Charlton H...
Bridge Of Dragons
May 12, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 23.9 MB“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 Hum...
Fortress 2: Re-entry
April 21, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MB“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 notes Fortress 2: Re-entry (2000) Director: Geoff Murphy Cast: Christopher Lambert, Patrick Malahide, Pam Grier...
Code Name: Vengeance
April 01, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MB“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 notes Director: David Winters Cast: Roberty Ginty, Shan...
Bird On A Wire
March 07, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MB“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 notes Director: John Badham Ca...
Episode 103: Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MB“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 notes Director: John De BelloCast: David Miller, George Wilson, Sharon Taylor Plot: A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated k...
Episode 102: Rampage
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MB“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 notes Rampage (2018) Director: Brad Peyton Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Dean Morgan Plot: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and...
Episode 101: Baazi
December 08, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MB“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 e...
Darkman
November 17, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MB“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 notes Darkman (1990) Director: Sam Raimi Cast: Liam Neeson, France McDormand, Larry Drake Plot: A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact reveng...
Crackerjack 2
October 27, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MB“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 notes Director: Robert Lee Cast: Judge Reinhold, Carol Alt, Michael Sarrazin Plot: A policeman working a...
Angel Has Fallen
October 06, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 25.9 MB“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 Huston, Piper Perabo, Lance Reddick, Nick Nolte Plot: Mike Banning is framed for the...
The Other Guys
September 15, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MB“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: Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the c...
The Last Of The Finest
August 25, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 23.5 MB“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: John Mackenzie Cast: Brian Dennehy, Joe Pantoliano, Bill Paxton, Jeff Fahey Plot: ...
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
August 04, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 20.1 MB“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 by zombies, and must now make it out of the city before a nuclear bomb is droppe...