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The world's leading authority on films where helicopters explode. Check out our podcast and website: https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Exploding Helicopter podcast returns!

We're joined by @dougtilley.bsky.social from @cinemasmorgasbord.bsky.social to review THE NAKED GUN 33 1/3 - THE FINAL INSULT (1994).

We discuss the film's bizarre WWE tie-in and an almost unique exploding helicopter. Listen wherever you get your pods!🚁💥📽️🎧

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 1d

Watched THE FIFTH FLOOR (1978) a very peculiar thriller/horror that asks, 'what would a disco-themed version of One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest look like'? It's not particularly good, but the odd vibe and cast - Robert Englund, Anthony James, Bo Hopkins, Mel Ferrer, Earl Boen - keep you watching.

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Snips Movies @snipsmovies.bsky.social · 2d

New on The Schlock Pit today is Matty's in-depth look at Wes Craven's SUMMER OF FEAR (1978).

theschlockpit.com/2025/10/06/s...

Summer of Fear (1978): Any Witch Way Wes Can

Matty hexes lyrical about a mid yet quietly important film in horror master Wes Craven’s canon.

theschlockpit.com

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 3d

You know, I’ve never actually seen Boogie Nights. But you look at the body of work and he’s an ass literally ever time.

Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 3d

there are longer films I really love but this story doesn’t need to be this long.

Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 3d

It was bad enough on my tv. I dead to think what it looked like on a cinema screen.

Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 4d

The other thing about this is the CGI. It’s shocking. An embarrassment to all involved.

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 4d

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 4d

From ENTHIRAN (2010)

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 4d

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 4d

Watching this made me wonder what Halliwell makes of Terrence Malick. It didn't disappoint. More praise than I expected, but the final line is beautiful. It's just dripping in condescension... 🤣

Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 4d

Watched THE THIN RED LINE (1998). I wasn't entirely sure what this film was trying to say, and from what I read about how this film was edited, I don't think Terrence Malick was sure either. Still, it was worth watching as it's really going to help me out the next time I play Framed.

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 5d

Stop getting Bond wrong!

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Bulletproof Podcast @bulletproofpod.bsky.social · 5d

Now online, we put an episode of The Equalizer to The Checklist test!
www.bulletproofaction.com/2025/10/03/t...

The Checklist: The Equalizer (S2 Ep4) “Joyride”

The Checklist is back, and this time out I will be covering an episode from a series that recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of its premiere on CBS… The Equalizer starring Edward Woodwa…

www.bulletproofaction.com

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 5d

FFS.

Rufus jones @rufeydoof.bsky.social · 5d

Amazon have removed the guns from their Bond posters, giving the tantalising impression that Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan think you’re a wanker.

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 5d

No. Both Dragon Wars (2007) and Alien Rubicon (2024) have 9 exploding helicopters. You Only Live Twice has 4 exploding helicopters the most of any Bond film.

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Snips Movies @snipsmovies.bsky.social · 7d

Recti by Mes Whal !!

The EIGHTIETH episode of Inside The Video Store is locked, loaded, and heading your way this coming Friday!

If you subscribed, you wouldn't need me to tell you this ;)

youtube.com/@snipsmovies...

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 6d

He's got a decent part in this, so you should enjoy your time with the film.

Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 6d

If you're going to blow up a helicopter, you should always look your best!

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 6d

This is an adaptation of the 'Richard Stark' Parker novels. I don't think aficionados will find much to please them here. This is very much a Shane Black film, rather than a Parker one.

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 6d

Watched PLAY DIRTY (2025) for the most part this is a fun, twisty, heist thriller. However, it's not nearly as amusing as it thinks it is, so at 2hr6m it begins to drag. None of this is helped by casting the ever charmless Mark Wahlberg in the lead role, as he doesn't have the chops to carry this.

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 7d

From THE STABILIZER (1986)

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 7d

Yee gods that's pish! I'm not counting that one - just CGI flames gently licking a helicopter.

Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 7d

The Exploding Helicopter podcast returns! We're back to review the Russian superhero oddity GUARDIANS (2017).

Ever wondered what The Avengers would've been like with a side-order of nostalgia for the Soviet Union? Then look no further.

Listen wherever you get your pods!🚁💥🎧

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Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.social · 8d

What I find interesting is that these type of Chinese action films mostly focus on rescuing their citizens. I've yet to see a film where there is a threat to China that has to be stopped. Or a threat to the world that they decide to stop. Influenced by their foreign policy, I'm guessing.

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Cinema Smorgasbord @cinemasmorgasbord.bsky.social · 8d

From Star Trek to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to a documentary about her relationship with her mother (CAROL &JOY, coming soon!) it’s a busy time in the world of PRAISING KANE and we’re loving it. On this episode we have all the latest CK news and the 1988 crime comedy STICKY FINGERS!

Episode 293 – Praising Kane – Sticky Fingers (1988) » Cinema Smorgasbord

2025 is the YEAR OF CAROL KANE! From Star Trek to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to a documentary about her relationship with her mother (CAROL &JOY, coming soon!), to appearing in the latest Darre...

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