145 episodes

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

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    • TV & Film
    • 4.5 • 14 Ratings

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

    Where Eagles Dare

    Where Eagles Dare

    “Strange... I seem to remember... that the cathedral was on the other side of the square.”On this episode of Exploding Cable Car we take a look at the classic war epic WHERE EAGLES DARE (1968).We discuss inept interrogation tactics, Richard Burton’s bad mood, and all the explosive cable transportation action.Episode 145.

    • 36 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Matt Poirier ,

Fantastic!

Will and his guests always have a fun and engaging conversation about a film that is not always a B action film, but always has an exploding helicopter, and I always enjoy myself listening to it.

Second Class Cinema ,

Fun premise

Starting with exploding helicopters is a very different approach to getting a conversation going about movies. Knowledgable host/guests make this a very easy listen and the episodes are very tight.

gijairo ,

Fun Show

Not sure why it took me so long to check this show, but now I'm going to have to go back through the library and catch up with episodes that I've missed. The show manages to capture solid film discussion while rooting itself in a fun concept like the exploding helicopter. Highly recommend.

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