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@chopperfireball.bsky.social@chopperfireball.bsky.socialAttention UK Columbo fans. Poupee Boucar is beginning her immortal [and possibly unending] version of Volare on 5USA now...
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialJohn Wayne only ever starred in one film with an exploding helicopter, and naturally enough The Duke swaggers away from the carnage. From THE GREEN BERETS (1968)
@thedtvdigest.bsky.socialReposted by @chopperfireball.bsky.social#DTVDigest 328: Producer Rob Howgate joins us for reviews of AMERICAN RIPPER UNLEASHED (High Fliers), CRUSHED (GrimmVision) & IDIOTS (Vertigo Releasing). The #DTVthrowback is THE GLADIATOR (1986) and the #ShortShot is LONG PORK. Listen at thedtvdigest.podbean.com/e/episode-32... #DTV
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialHow we feel - every single time!
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialWe got one! MATCHBOX THE MOVIE (2026) becomes the 9️⃣7️⃣3️⃣rd film we've found with an exploding helicopter.
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Thanks to @thewykah.bsky.social and @tcoogs.bsky.social for the tip-offs!
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialReposted by @chopperfireball.bsky.socialFrom THE EXPENDABLES 3 (2014)
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialFrom THE EXPENDABLES 3 (2014)
@dtvconnoisseur.bsky.socialReposted by @chopperfireball.bsky.socialNew review, "The Perfect Weapon" (1991), starring Jeff Speakman, James Hong, Mako, and most of the cast of "Showdown in Little Tokyo." It's our 1400th post! So why not celebrate with a movie that was released in the theater!
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@mattybudrewicz.bsky.socialReposted by @chopperfireball.bsky.socialNew Schlock Pit post!
And it’s my notes on the first four films by action specialists Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor, CRANK (2006), PATHOLOGY (2008), CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE (2009) and GAMER (2009).
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialWatched NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT (1967) tepid alien invasion thriller. The low budget means action is largely confined to a pub where the cast greet ET's arrival by knocking back lager and whiskey. It's pretty boring, but Jane Merrow raises the temperature by rubbing ice cubes over herself. Awooga!
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialIt's a cult classic for a reason, and it's on our lists. 👍
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialReposted by @chopperfireball.bsky.socialFrom Jurassic World
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialReposted by @chopperfireball.bsky.socialFun fact: Colonel Sanders (yes, that one) has appeared in more films with an exploding helicopter than Al Pacino. The fried chicken king briefly appeared in HELL'S BLOODY DEVILS (1970) which features a chopper fireball. Meanwhile, Al Pacino has yet to make a film to interest us...
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialFriends, I penned a review of Strategic Command for @bulletproofpod.bsky.social latest Michael Dudikoff tribute.
Check out my piece and see where the film ranked in the Dude's post Cannon output.
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialThank goodness we now have the internet!
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialWatched FOR THE LOVE OF BENJI (1977) 'Benji' is the best dog actor I've ever seen. The canine Marlon Brando. And given that Benji can only bark, he's about as easy to understand as the great method mumbler himself.
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialExploding helicopters are the secret spice in any great film.
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialFun fact: Colonel Sanders (yes, that one) has appeared in more films with an exploding helicopter than Al Pacino. The fried chicken king briefly appeared in HELL'S BLOODY DEVILS (1970) which features a chopper fireball. Meanwhile, Al Pacino has yet to make a film to interest us...
@chopperfireball.bsky.socialFriends, I recently guested on the True Bromance Podcast to discuss the modern classic and film that many people [ok, just me] are calling the "thinking man's Heat", DEN OF THIEVES. Do yourself a solid and make sure you check it out.
