Exploding Helicopter

Episode 165: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters

“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 with a moving family drama and a kaiju movie smackdown, before enjoying a little light relief by investigating the musical career of one of the film’s stars.  Episode 165.

Episode 164: Alien Rubicon

“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, erm, lack of discussion points, irritating lead characters, sloppy wardrobe decisions, and, of course, the exploding helicopter action. Episode 164. Show notes Alien Rubicon (2024) Plot: A series of alien spheres land on planet Earth destroying everything in their path with ease. It's up to a scientist and the President of the USA to find a way to stop the alien invasion. Director: Adrian Avila Cast: Michael Pare, Preston Geer, Paul Logan

Episode 163: Guardians

“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 create a team of caped crusaders. We discuss the film’s Soviet Union inspired themes, it’s many similarities to Hollywood superhero movies, and the exploding helicopter action.

Episode 162: The Naked Gun 33 1/3 - The Final Insult

“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 feature an exploding helicopter: The Naked Gun 33 1/3 – The Final Insult. Joining us on this show is Doug Tilley (that’s t-i-l-l-E-y] from Cinema Smorgasbord. We discuss the fate of theatrical comedies, the film’s bizarre WWE tie-in, and a unique (well, almost) exploding helicopter. Episode 162. Show notes Follow Exploding Helicopter Bluesky: @chopperfireball.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/chopperfireball.bsky.social] Website: explodinghelicopter.com [https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/%20] Instagram: explodinghelicopter [https://www.instagram.com/explodinghelicopter] Find Cinema Smorgasbord Website: cinemasmorgasbord.com [https://www.cinemasmorgasbord.com/] Facebook: facebook.com/groups/cinemasmorgasbord/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/cinemasmorgasbord/] Bluesky: cinemasmorgasbord.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/cinemasmorgasbord.bsky.social]

Episode 161: Bigfoot

“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 Rushmore. We’re joined by Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur to discuss stunt casting, the curious film trope of presidential portraits, and the exact location of Kevin Costner’s statute from The Postman. All this, and a look at the first and only helicopter blown up by a trash can. Episode 161.