Hollywood Weapons Season 1 Episode 3 The Good, The Bad and Terry

The show Hollywood Weapons is an exploration of the science behind Hollywood's biggest action scenes with former Special Operations sniper, Terry Schappert, and weapons master, Larry Zanoff. Together, they use their expertise to debunk myths surrounding famous movie moments while also testing whether certain stunts are even possible. In episode 3, entitled "The Good, The Bad and Terry," Terry and Larry focus on two classic films: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, and Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.

In The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Terry and Larry examine the iconic scene where Tuco (Eli Wallach) escapes from a noose by blowing up a bridge. Through their investigation, they uncover how the filmmakers were able to make the bridge explosion look realistic and whether Tuco's method of escaping the noose would actually work in real life. Additionally, they also examine the film's use of revolvers and how Clint Eastwood's character, Blondie, was able to shoot six times without reloading.

The second film they investigate is Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. Specifically, they look at the final scene where Butch and Sundance are surrounded by Bolivian soldiers and seemingly killed in an intense shootout. Terry and Larry analyze the weapons and tactics used in the shootout scene and determine whether the shootout could have actually happened the way it was portrayed in the film. Additionally, they also look at the use of dynamite in the film and whether it could be accurately represented.

Throughout the episode, Terry and Larry also provide a more in-depth look at the different types of firearms used in these classic western films, how they functioned, and how they've been portrayed in films over the years.

As with previous episodes, "The Good, The Bad and Terry" also includes demonstrations of the weapons used in the films with the hosts carrying out their own tests to replicate the scenes seen in the films. Through their work, Terry and Larry are able to determine which scenes could be realistically replicated and which ones are more far-fetched.

Overall, "The Good, The Bad and Terry" is an informative and entertaining episode that examines some classic films and the impact they've had on the film industry. Terry and Larry's expertise and thorough analysis provide a fascinating look at how these films were made and how they've influenced other movies over the years.