1996 is here! Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and more, from the director of Speed (Jan De Bont).
Yep, it's Twister.
00:00:00 Introduction and Stand-Up Comedy
00:01:18 Podcast Theme: Movie Life Crisis
00:02:33 Humor in Historical Contexts
00:03:17 Practical Effects in Twister
00:04:18 Twister's Impact on Meteorology
00:05:55 Twister's Blockbuster Success
00:07:57 Michael Crichton's Writing
00:09:34 Critiquing Roger Ebert's Review
00:10:20 Nostalgia for Twister
00:12:13 Movie Theater Snacks
00:13:23 Rating Twister
00:16:05 Twister's Realistic Casting
00:19:21 Favorite Scenes and Effects
00:26:42 Character Dynamics
00:30:29 Cary Elwes' Performance
00:32:29 Dorothy Sensors Subplot
00:34:10 Influence on Disaster Genre
00:38:19 Actors' Impact and Careers
00:43:20 Philip Seymour Hoffman's Role
00:48:23 Production Challenges
00:53:49 Soundtrack and Action Movie Trends
00:56:45 Comparing Disaster Movies
00:58:26 How can a tornado be strong enough to pick up a tanker truck but not affect people tied with a leather strap?
00:58:54 Old Tech in Films
00:59:58 Obsolete Technology's Role
01:01:09 Is it okay for kids to watch this movie?
01:03:01 Appreciation for Original Twister
01:04:34 Conclusion and Next Episode
