Episode 091: Ah, Feeling Nostalgic… for Tornadoes? Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024) with Anthony Zoccolillo
Join Alex and returning guest host Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo as they discuss both Twister (1996) and its remake/redo/spiritual sequel, Twisters (2024), under the guise of the psychology of nostalgia, and why Hollywood makes these remakes or long-gapped sequels. As people age, why do they seek comfort or lionize art that reflects a different time? Do the film compare in story and spectacle? The pair also explore how both films deal with PTSD and surviving trauma with how the characters progress through the natural disasters in the films. One thing they know for sure: that’s going to be a no on storm-chasing!
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1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended).
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