As a long-time gamer and weather enthusiast, I find it disappointing that the new tornado movie, “Twisters,” fails to acknowledge the potential impact of climate change on extreme weather events. The lack of such a reference feels out of touch with the current scientific consensus and real-world experiences we’ve been witnessing.
The movie “Twisters,” which is a sequel about chasing storms, is receiving numerous favorable criticisms (with a 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes). This summer blockbuster featuring Glen Powell is proving to be quite an exciting addition. The storyline revolves around an extraordinary series of destructive storms sweeping across the Midwest, filled with intricate meteorological terminology spoken by the characters.
But the one thing Twisters doesn’t have: A reference to climate change.
It’s quite unexpected. The influence of climate change on tornadoes is intricate and not yet fully understood, but most scientists believe tornado patterns are shifting (with an increase in tornadoes occurring on the same days and more tornadoes appearing outside of traditional Tornado Alley). Furthermore, the American Red Cross has reported to ABC News that “the climate crisis is causing us to respond to nearly double the number of major disasters we dealt with just ten years ago.”
If you’re planning to create a 2024 film about an unprecedented tornado outbreak, you’ll find a compelling reason for the storyline. Just have Daisy Edgar-Jones anxiously examine Doppler radar and exclaim something like, “The American Meteorological Society’s bulletin forecasted a 6.6% nationwide rise in supercell thunderstorms by century’s end due to global warming — but nothing compared to this!” Now, your summer blockbuster about tornados has an added layer of “this could really happen” credibility with a touch of scientific authenticity.
According to director Lee Isaac Chung, making such a casual mention would be equivalent to force-feeding red state movie audiences a DVD of “An Inconvenient Truth” repeatedly.
Chung shared with CNN that he wanted to ensure the movie didn’t convey any specific messages, as he believes films are not intended to be message-laden.
In the given scene, Maura Tierney’s character as a local farmer expresses concerns over the increasing frequency of storms and floods without directly referring to climate change.
He believed it was important to portray authentic experiences based on real-life situations. Instead of hiding or sugarcoating the truth, they addressed changes openly. Cinema, in his opinion, wasn’t meant to deliver sermons; rather, it should serve as a mirror to society.
During uncertain summer seasons, studios exercise extra caution when selecting potential blockbuster movies.
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2024-07-16 17:55