About this episode
Watch out for that cow and get ready for "intense depiction of very bad weather" because we're discussing Jan de Bont's 1996 effects extravaganza Twister ! Tagging in for the conversation is Edison Skinner, the co-host of the Talk Movie to Me podcast! Join us as we do a deep dive into this film's very troubled production history before marveling at the sheer movie magic on display. From the computer-generated twisters (which still hold up!) to extensive practical effects, it's a true marvel of a film. Plus: Pepsi product placement, a chode of an F-5 tornado, and plenty of love for Jami Gertz's Dr. Melissa Reeves. References: > Gumeny, Eirik. " Twister and the Perfect Storm of Success and Filming Disasters" . Nerdist. May 2021. > Daly, Steve. " The War of the Winds ". Entertainment Weekly. May 1996. > Handler, Rachel. " Helen Hunt Answers Every Question We Have About Twister ". Vulture. July 2020. >Siegel, Alan. "The Storm-Chasing Special Effects Team Behind Twister ". The Ringer. May 2020. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube , Letterboxd , Facebook , or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote > Edison: @edisonskinner / @talkmovietome Be sure to support the boys on Patreon ! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.