In this episode of Film Lag, Nick takes Melissa on a whirlwind journey through the plot of Twisters (2024), the standalone sequel to the 1996 classic Twister. Melissa doesn’t have time to watch the flick, but wants to be equipped for water cooler conversations, so she’s tapped Nick to give his ‘hot take’ and summary of the story of Kate Carter, a retired storm chaser drawn back into the chaos of Tornado Alley. Together, they’ll try to download key moments of the movie into her brain and discuss:

⏺️ Kate's Tragic Past: The devastating EF5 tornado that claimed the lives of Kate's friends and boyfriend, shaping her decision to leave storm chasing behind.

⏺️ The Tornado Wrangler: The rivalry and eventual collaboration between Kate and Tyler Owens, a reckless social media storm chaser, as they face unprecedented tornado outbreaks.

⏺️ Cutting-Edge Technology: The use of phased-array radar and innovative methods - such as middle-school dioramas - to study and combat tornadoes.

Tune as they chat about whether or not this film lives up to the original, if a soundtrack can tank a movie, and whether or not they can ride their fears! 🎙️🌪️

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