<description>
        &lt;p&gt;“It’s a nice night to die.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On this episode we review a pivotal film in the career of Steven Seagal. HALF PAST DEAD (2002) was the aikido arm thrower’s last theatrically released movie before he moved into the netherworld of DTV. But what do we make of the pony-tailed pugilist’s last cinematic outing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;From gigging with Michael Jackson, to unconvincing hair dye, to a controversial exploding helicopter scene, we discuss every element of this important film.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Show notes&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Half Past Dead&lt;br&gt;Director: Don Michael Paul&lt;br&gt;Stars: Steven Seagal, Ja Rule, Tony Plana, Morris Chestnut, Linda Thorson, Nia Peeples&lt;br&gt;Plot: FBI agent Sasha Petrosevitch goes undercover in the newly reopened Alcatraz prison to find out who killed his wife. While there he stumbles onto a plot involving a death-row inmate and his $200 million stash of gold.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Follow Exploding Helicopter&lt;br&gt;Bluesky: &lt;a href="https://bsky.app/profile/chopperfireball.bsky.social"&gt;@chopperfireball.bsky.social&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/%20"&gt;explodinghelicopter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/explodinghelicopter"&gt;explodinghelicopter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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“It’s a nice night to die.”On this episode we review a pivotal film in the career of Steven Seaga...

“It’s a nice night to die.”On this episode we review a pivotal film in the career of Steven Seagal. HALF PAST DEAD (2002) was the aikido arm thrower’s last theatrically released movie before he moved into the netherworld of DTV. But what do we make of the pony-tailed pugilist’s last cinematic outing?From gigging with Michael Jackson, to unconvincing hair dye, to a controversial exploding helicopter scene, we discuss every element of this important film.Show notesHalf Past DeadDirector: Don Michael PaulStars: Steven Seagal, Ja Rule, Tony Plana, Morris Chestnut, Linda Thorson, Nia PeeplesPlot: FBI agent Sasha Petrosevitch goes undercover in the newly reopened Alcatraz prison to find out who killed his wife. While there he stumbles onto a plot involving a death-row inmate and his $200 million stash of gold.Follow Exploding HelicopterBluesky: @chopperfireball.bsky.socialWebsite: explodinghelicopter.comInstagram: explodinghelicopter

Episode 168: Half Past Dead

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        &lt;p&gt;“And I haven’t been laid since the Clinton administration.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On this show we step into the world of low budget filmmaking to review the campy, fetish themed GIANTESS ATTACK VS MECHA FEMBOT (2019). We also witness cinematic history with a helicopter being destroyed by a giant pair of boobs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Episode 167.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Show notes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Giantess Attack vs Mecha Fembot (2019)&lt;br&gt;Director: Jeff Leroy&lt;br&gt;Starring: Tasha Tacosa, Rachel Riley, Christine Nguyen&lt;br&gt;Plot: The evil space queen Metaluna unleashes a giant female cyborg to destroy an animal shelter. Can the two stars of a cancelled TV show overcome their animosity and destroy the titanic robot?&lt;br&gt;Follow Exploding Helicopter&lt;br&gt;Bluesky: &lt;a href="https://bsky.app/profile/chopperfireball.bsky.social"&gt;@chopperfireball.bsky.social&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/%20"&gt;explodinghelicopter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/explodinghelicopter"&gt;explodinghelicopter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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“And I haven’t been laid since the Clinton administration.”On this show we step into the world of...

“And I haven’t been laid since the Clinton administration.”On this show we step into the world of low budget filmmaking to review the campy, fetish themed GIANTESS ATTACK VS MECHA FEMBOT (2019). We also witness cinematic history with a helicopter being destroyed by a giant pair of boobs.Episode 167.Show notesGiantess Attack vs Mecha Fembot (2019)Director: Jeff LeroyStarring: Tasha Tacosa, Rachel Riley, Christine NguyenPlot: The evil space queen Metaluna unleashes a giant female cyborg to destroy an animal shelter. Can the two stars of a cancelled TV show overcome their animosity and destroy the titanic robot?Follow Exploding HelicopterBluesky: @chopperfireball.bsky.socialWebsite: explodinghelicopter.comInstagram: explodinghelicopter

Episode 167: Giantess Attack vs Mecha Fembot

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        &lt;p&gt;“Thank you for not making us poor – or Samoan.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On this brand new episode of Exploding Sleigh we take a look at a festive-themed entry in the combustible snow sled genre, SANTA’S SLAY (2005).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In this twisted holiday tale, Santa is the not the portly present giver we’re all familiar with, but a demonic entity out on a murderous killing spree. But does this horror comedy deliver top quality laughs and the chills, and – more importantly – does it give us the sleigh combustion thrills we want? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Episode 166.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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“Thank you for not making us poor – or Samoan.”On this brand new episode of Exploding Sleigh we t...

“Thank you for not making us poor – or Samoan.”On this brand new episode of Exploding Sleigh we take a look at a festive-themed entry in the combustible snow sled genre, SANTA’S SLAY (2005).In this twisted holiday tale, Santa is the not the portly present giver we’re all familiar with, but a demonic entity out on a murderous killing spree. But does this horror comedy deliver top quality laughs and the chills, and – more importantly – does it give us the sleigh combustion thrills we want?&nbsp;Episode 166.

Episode 166: Santa's Slay

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        &lt;p&gt;“Have you got a catchy name for this one?”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On this episode we look at a double helicopter homicide in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Episode 165.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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“Have you got a catchy name for this one?”On this episode we look at a double helicopter homicide...

“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.&nbsp;Episode 165.

Episode 165: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters

<description>
        &lt;p&gt;“Really – a whole box of beef jerky?”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We discuss the film’s, erm, lack of discussion points, irritating lead characters, sloppy wardrobe decisions, and, of course, the exploding helicopter action.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Episode 164.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Show notes&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Alien Rubicon (2024)&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;Director: Adrian Avila&lt;br&gt;Cast: Michael Pare, Preston Geer, Paul Logan&lt;/p&gt;
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“Really – a whole box of beef jerky?”On this episode of we look at film history and a movie that ...

“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 notesAlien 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 AvilaCast: Michael Pare, Preston Geer, Paul Logan

Episode 164: Alien Rubicon


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