Exploding Helicopter

“And grab some toilet paper – I ain’t gonna use no leaves” On this episode of Exploding Vertical Take Off and Landing Aircraft we look at a film heralded as one of the most right-wing movies ever made, RED DAWN (1984)...

“It’s a gift certificate for a massage.” 2013 was a banner year for actions films set in the White House with not, one, but TWO movies where a lowly federal functionary must save the President from terrorists. Having...

“It’s a nice night to die.” On this episode we review a pivotal film in the career of Steven Seagal. HALF PAST DEAD (2002) was the aikido arm thrower’s last theatrically released movie before he moved into the...

“And I haven’t been laid since the Clinton administration.” On this show we step into the world of low budget filmmaking to review the campy, fetish themed GIANTESS ATTACK VS MECHA FEMBOT (2019). We also witness...

“Thank you for not making us poor – or Samoan.” On this brand new episode of Exploding Sleigh we take a look at a festive-themed entry in the combustible snow sled genre, SANTA’S SLAY (2005). In this twisted holiday...

“Have you got a catchy name for this one?” On this episode we look at a double helicopter homicide in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019). We discuss the film’s attempt to simultaneously meld a climate change allegory...

“Really – a whole box of beef jerky?” On this episode of we look at film history and a movie that features an incredible 13 exploding helicopters, the most in any film ever: ALIEN RUBICON (2024). We discuss the film’s...

“In this world – even good has to clench its fists.” You know what the trouble with superhero movies is? They’re all a bit too American. So, on this episode we’re taking a look at GUARDIANS (2017), a Russian attempt to...

“I treated him like my brother – the one I didn’t kill.” In a desperate bid for topical relevancy, we thought the release of The Naked Gun reboot was a good reason to go back and review the only entry in that series to...

“I see you still like the granola type.” On this episode we take a look at The Asylum’s BIGFOOT (2012), a film that pits Partridge Family and Brady Bunch alumni against each other in a wild fight to the death atop Mount...

“Arigato Gamera…..” On this episode we review the Japanese monster movie, Gamera vs Gyaos (1967). We discuss how the titular prehistoric turtle matches up against Godzilla, the film’s kid friendly slant, and whether all...

“Relax – we’re the good guys.” On this show we look at the Bruce Willis science fiction thriller SURROGATES (2009). The film explores what happens when humans being abandon the real world for a virtual one… what could...

“The thing is – they make you put the furniture together yourself.” On this episode we take a look at another attempt to make a film about people tapping a computer keyboard, SWORDFISH (2001). We discuss the history of...

“You can’t kill me – I’m already dead.” On this exciting episode of Exploding Stagecoach we take a look at one of the most divisive films in the history of wooden wheeled transportation destruction, Van Helsing (2004)...

Before Roger Moore got his licence to kill, he was able to give his 007 persona a dry run in a little-known espionage thriller that’s fallen between the cinema seats of film history, CROSSPLOT (1969). We’re joined by...