Every Rom Com 19: Twister

Episode 19 August 28, 2021 02:07:50
Every Rom Com 19: Twister
Every Rom Com
Every Rom Com 19: Twister

Aug 28 2021 | 02:07:50

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Show Notes

This week, Every Rom Com heads to Tornado Alley, as Jen, Sophia, and Serena take on “Twister” - a summer blockbuster action movie with a rom-com core. We’ll discuss the importance of romance to the action genre. We’ll talk about a cast which includes Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Cary Elwes, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. And we’ll share our research on tornado science, tornado safety, storm chasers, and more. Don’t miss this fun ride through the 2nd highest-grossing movie of 1996, as we continue our summer romance series!

 

0:00-9:33 Introduction; Serena’s Trip to Iceland; Our Experiences with Tornadoes

 

9:33-16:44 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion 

 

16:44-26:18 Cast & Crew In-Depth

 

26:18-31:39 Action Romances and Why We’re Talking about “Twister” on a Rom Com Podcast

 

31:39-51:01 Opening Scenes; Introducing the Storm Chasers; Basic Facts About Tornadoes; The Suckzone: Or, Is Dusty a Creeper?; Dorothy and Real World Efforts to Study Tornadoes; Tornado Warning Times Today

Tornado Facts: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501517/8-facts-about-biggest-tornadoes-earth 

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/tornadosafety/index.html 

https://www.al.com/news/2015/04/real_vs_reel_how_much_is_ficti.html 

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/06/16/tornado-warning-system-has-come-long-way-but-could-better/5152104001/ 

 

51:01-1:02:37 Tornado 1

 

1:02:37-1:10:18 Tornado 2

 

1:10:18-1:18:26 Visiting Aunt Meg in Wakita, The Fujita Scale

The Fujita Scale:

https://www.weather.gov/oun/tornadodata-okc-appendix 

 

1:18:26 SPOILERS BEGIN 

 

1:18:26-1:25:54 Tornado 3

 

1:25:54-1:37:54 Tornado 4, Wakita Tornado Aftermath

 

1:37:54-1:44:59 Tornado 5

 

1:44:59-1:51:51 Things “Twister” Got Wrong, Tornado Safety Tips, Real Life Stormchasers

How Realistic is “Twister”: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/twister-wrong-and-right-about-tornadoes-2019-6%3Famp

https://www.noaa.gov/stories/noaa-tornado-scientists-inspired-twister-creators-20-years-ago

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2013/04/18/weve-got-cows-discussing-warner-brothers-1996-hollywood-blockbuster-hit-twister/ 

Tornado Safety:

https://www.stormtours.com/top-10-tornado-myths-debunked/ 

https://stormaware.mo.gov/tornado-myths/ 

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/tornadosafety/index.html#:~:text=Go%20to%20the%20basement%20or,blanket%2C%20sleeping%20bag%20or%20mattress

https://www.insideedition.com/16292-why-you-should-find-a-ditch-if-you-see-a-tornado-coming 

Storm Chasers: 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2017/03/29/stormchaser-tornado-hunters-deaths-safety/99774896/ 

Help Spot Storms: 

https://www.weather.gov/SKYWARN 

 

1:51:51-2:00:01 Favorite Scenes, Favorite Tornadoes, Favorite Characters, Will Jo and Bill Stay Together? 

 

2:00:01-2:07:50 Double Feature Recommendations

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