The Science of Movie Explosions (Video) (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption Blockbuster action movies probably won't win any Oscars this Sunday, but the science behind these films' spectacular explosions is worthy of recognition. Reactions is going Hollywood in its latest episode, which highlights the chemistry of movie explosions. Credit The American Chemical Society Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.