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Mind-Blowing Movie Explosions Explained

Season 2 Episode 8 | 3m 13s

we're going Hollywood and explaining the chemistry behind movie explosions.

Reactions takes a look at the science behind big movie explosions. If there’s one man in Hollywood that knows the value of chemistry, it’s Michael Bay. He’s taught society that in the face of a half-baked plot and thin script, big budget explosions can save your box office bacon. In our latest episode, we're going Hollywood and explaining the chemistry behind those spectacular big budget booms.

02/17/2015

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Mind-Blowing Movie Explosions Explained

Season 2 Episode 8 | 3m 13s

Reactions takes a look at the science behind big movie explosions. If there’s one man in Hollywood that knows the value of chemistry, it’s Michael Bay. He’s taught society that in the face of a half-baked plot and thin script, big budget explosions can save your box office bacon. In our latest episode, we're going Hollywood and explaining the chemistry behind those spectacular big budget booms.

02/17/2015

FromDigital Studios

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