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“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 possibly go wrong? Episode 159.

“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 computer hacking on film and why the makers of this film blew up completely the wrong helicopter. Episode #158

“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). We discuss what happens when movie monsters collide, the Universal Horror Universe, and all the horse drawn fireball action.  Episode 157.

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 the Lambcast’s Richard Kirkham to see how Britain’s favourite eyebrow waggler acquits himself in this tale of international intrigue and assignation.  Episode 156.

“It’s not the meat – it’s the heat.” On this episode we look at Zach Snyder’s zombie heist movie, ARMY OF THE DEAD (2021). As we review the film, we try to make sense of Snyder’s career and an exploding helicopter that is as divisive as the CGI enthusiast himself.  Episode 155.