Twisters

2024 - 7 - 16

'Twisters' - The Storm of Entertainment or Message Mishap?

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Is 'Twisters' a thrilling storm of entertainment or a serious message gone awry? Dive into the whirlwind of reviews and controversies surrounding the movie.

Are you ready to get swept away by the latest disaster movie, 'Twisters'? Starring Glen Powell and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, this film aims to strike the balance between big, dumb entertainment and meaningful storytelling. However, critics seem divided on whether 'Twisters' successfully achieves this delicate equilibrium. Some praise its thrilling portrayal of extreme weather, while others criticize its reluctance to address pressing issues like climate change for fear of coming off as preachy.

Despite the avoidance of climate change references, 'Twisters' is projected to shake the global box office with a running cume exceeding $100 million by the upcoming weekend. The film's red carpet premiere garnered attention, with lead actress Daisy Edgar-Jones captivating audiences in her role as storm chaser and meteorologist Kate Cooper. 'Twisters' taps into society's fascination with natural disasters, shedding light on our obsession with watching extreme weather unfold on screen.

In a world where summer blockbusters reign supreme, 'Twisters' offers a mix of nostalgia and modern spectacle. While some view it as a refreshing dose of big, dumb fun reminiscent of classic disaster films, others find it lacking in depth and substance. As the movie continues to create ripples in the entertainment industry, discussions about its impact on communication and the portrayal of weather-related emergencies spark debates among viewers and experts alike.

In conclusion, 'Twisters' serves as a contemporary take on disaster cinema, weaving together elements of excitement, controversy, and modern storytelling. Whether it will stand the test of time as a cult favorite or fade into obscurity remains to be seen. One thing is certain – this storm of a movie has left a trail of discussion and differing opinions in its wake, making it a noteworthy entry in the realm of summer blockbusters.

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Review: 'Twisters' Needs to Be Either Smarter or Dumber (Vulture)

The Glen Powell–starring 'Twisters' is an attempt to make a big, dumb entertainment that keeps getting in its own way, unable to stop being serious about ...

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Twisters doesn't mention climate change to avoid feeling preachy (The Verge)

Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung says he avoided any mention of climate change to keep the movie from feeling too “message-oriented.”

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'Twisters' Will Rattle The Globe With $100M+ Running Cume By ... (Deadline)

'Twisters' Will Rattle The Globe With $100M+ Running Cume By Sunday – Box Office Preview ... Twisters, a new chapter in the Amblin-produced, Michael Crichton co- ...

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'Twisters' Director on Not Mentioning Climate Change: Movies ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Director Lee Isaac Chung on why his weather disaster summer movie doesn't reference global warming.

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MEET THE STARS: Red carpet interviews at 'Twisters' premiere (kjrh.com)

Filmed partially in Oklahoma, it centers around former storm chaser and meteorologist Kate Cooper, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones.

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Twisters follows a superstar storm chaser – obsession with extreme ... (The Conversation UK)

The film reflects the public's fascination with watching extreme weather. New research is beginning to show what draws us to it.

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Film Review: 'Twisters' is the Sort of Big Dumb Fun That Movie Stars ... (Awards Radar)

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general.

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Twisters movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

Aren't movies of this summer spinning delightfully vintage vibes? Just collectively consider “Mad Max” offshoot “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” seeing Eddie ...

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Twisters Review - IGN (IGN)

An in-name-only follow-up to Twister – Jan de Bont's theme park ride-spawning disaster movie from 1996 – Lee Isaac Chung's Twisters is a different kind of ...

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Ask the expert: How movies like 'Twisters' help communicate better ... (MSUToday)

While the upcoming movie “Twisters” is fictional, communicating tornado watches and warnings is real and can have life or death consequences.

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Review: Twisters | HerCanberra (HerCanberra)

"Alright, let's get something straight before we even begin here. I am not a fan of the nineties Twister..."

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UNL professor contributes to the research behind 'Twisters' movie (1011now)

The upcoming "Twister ...

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'Twisters' cast interview: Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones on ... (The Hindu)

Actors Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos talk to us about how their 'Twisters' sequel pays homage to the original 1996 blockbuster disaster ...

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How Twisters Brought the Science of Storm Chasing to the Big Screen (Scientific American)

Sean Waugh, a professional storm chaser and meteorologist, talks about his role in advising Hollywood on tornado science and the awe-inspiring experience of ...

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Twisters: the real-life science behind storm chasers (The Week Magazine)

Racing towards a potentially deadly storm may sound like an absurd thing to do – but for some scientific researchers, chasing extreme weather can be ...

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Box Office: 'Twisters' Aims to Stir Up $55 Million Debut (Variety)

“Minari” filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung directed “Twisters,” which stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos as storm chasers who find themselves in the ...

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Why We All Have a Stake in <i>Twisters'</i> Success (TIME)

No one makes a movie in a vacuum. Even filmmakers working with the most micro of microbudgets want their films to be seen; movies are, after all, a mode of ...

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Box Office: 'Twisters' Hopes to Whip Up Category 5 Storm in U.S. ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The big-budget 'Twisters' — starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos — hits the big screen 28 years after the first 'Twister.

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Twisters film review — good-looking stars act up a storm in belated ... (Financial Times)

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell find love amid the flying debris orchestrated by 'Minari' director Lee Isaac Chung.

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Movie Review: A new generation drives into the storm in rousing ... (ABC News)

Nearly thirty years after “Twister,” a new generation of storm chasers has arrived. ByLINDSEY BAHR AP film writer. July 17, 2024, 10:15 AM.

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Blockbuster science: Storm-chasing drone appears in 'Twisters' (CU Boulder Today)

For years, CU Boulder engineers have helped to fly drones into the tumult of supercell thunderstorms across the United States' Tornado Alley.

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When Is 'Twisters' Coming To Streaming On Digital And Peacock? (Forbes)

"Twisters"—starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos—is expected to open big in theaters this weekend. But when is it coming to streaming?

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'Twisters' move review: Glen Powell runs riot in a disaster movie that ... (Firstpost)

Director Lee Isaac Chung crafts a semi-engaging film about survival but succumbs to the oldest of cliches to keep the narrative going.

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