144 episodes

The world’s only podcast celebrating films where helicopters explode.

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    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

The world’s only podcast celebrating films where helicopters explode.

    Pathaan

    Pathaan

    “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 notesDirector: Siddharth AnandCast: Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan, Dimple KapadiaPlot: An Indian agent races against a doomsday clock as a ruthless mercenary, with a bitter vendetta, mounts an apocalyptic attack against the country.Follow Asim BurneyAsim Burney Twitter/XKhandaan – A Bollywood Podcast Twitter/XKhandaan – A Bollywood Podcast YouTubeKhandaan - A Bollywood Podcast iTunes

    • 44 min
    The Wolf's Call

    The Wolf's Call

    “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 notesThe Wolf’s Call (2019)Director: Antonin BaudryCast: Francois Civil, Omar Sy, Reda KatebPlot: In the near future, a French submarine finds itself in a crisis situation.

    • 37 min
    The Gauntlet

    The Gauntlet

    “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.

    • 36 min
    Narrow Margin

    Narrow Margin

    “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 notesNarrow Margin (1990)Director: Peter HyamsCast: Gene Hackman, Anne Archer, M Emmet Walsh, JT WalshPlot: A Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney is sent to protect a woman who accidentally witnessed a Mafia murder.Episode 141.Follow Exploding HelicopterTwitter: @chopperfireballWebsite: explodinghelicopter.comInstagram: explodinghelicopter

    • 36 min
    The Island

    The Island

    “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.

    • 41 min
    The Sentinel

    The Sentinel

    “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 Sutherland. Lucky us…Episode 139. Show notesThe Sentinel (2006)Director: Clark JohnsonCast: Michael Douglas, Kim Basinger, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva LongoriaPlot: A Secret Service agent is framed as the mole in an assassination attempt on the President. He must clear his name and foil another assassination attempt while on the run from a Secret Service Protective Intelligence Division agent.

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Sir Pick 'N' Mix-A-Lot ,

Excellent Podcast

Love all the guests but Asim on the last episode was exceptional.

wDazzz ,

Fantastic

Always the first thing I listen to when it pops up in my feed.

fantana275 ,

Great theme, works well

For what is a very niche angle on films (those featuring an exploding helicopter), the pod has a good look at the rest of each film, with a keen host and usually with Dara or other guests. Nice to get the odd mini episode as well.

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