Thinking about Twisters, Post #20
Aug. 13th, 2024 12:45 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
usedtobeljsLast week I went to the movies for the first time since the pandemic (I think) -- to see Twisters.
(The title pretty much tells you what it's about. ;) It's technically a sequel to the 1990s Twister, but there's only one small connection to that earlier movie. Here's the trailer to this year's tornado movie.)
The movie's great: exciting, beautifully shot, with a really strong emotional throughline. I enjoyed Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos, but honestly, Glen Powell? Well, I see it, I see the vision now. That man can sure wear a wet white T-shirt and a cowboy hat. (I get a 1980s Kevin Costner vibe from him, which from me is praise.)
There are probably smart meta-comments to make about how director Lee Isaac Chung makes Oklahoma beautiful but also stays away from any of the urban centers of the state; I've also seen critiques that the film doesn't mention climate change, but that's certainly an undercurrent in the film. There are more criticisms that could be made, but nevertheless, I loved it.
Part of that is because I am so very ready to move back to the Plains, but more of that is because the movie's so good.
And because I have been thinking about it, I ficced: "Best Days,", Kate/Tyler, post-film. I don't think you have to have seen the movie to read it? Just imagine two folks making a relationship.
Hugs to all, and in conclusion -- if you're ever on the highway and a tornado approaches, DON'T shelter under an underpass! Seriously!
(The title pretty much tells you what it's about. ;) It's technically a sequel to the 1990s Twister, but there's only one small connection to that earlier movie. Here's the trailer to this year's tornado movie.)
The movie's great: exciting, beautifully shot, with a really strong emotional throughline. I enjoyed Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos, but honestly, Glen Powell? Well, I see it, I see the vision now. That man can sure wear a wet white T-shirt and a cowboy hat. (I get a 1980s Kevin Costner vibe from him, which from me is praise.)
There are probably smart meta-comments to make about how director Lee Isaac Chung makes Oklahoma beautiful but also stays away from any of the urban centers of the state; I've also seen critiques that the film doesn't mention climate change, but that's certainly an undercurrent in the film. There are more criticisms that could be made, but nevertheless, I loved it.
Part of that is because I am so very ready to move back to the Plains, but more of that is because the movie's so good.
And because I have been thinking about it, I ficced: "Best Days,", Kate/Tyler, post-film. I don't think you have to have seen the movie to read it? Just imagine two folks making a relationship.
Hugs to all, and in conclusion -- if you're ever on the highway and a tornado approaches, DON'T shelter under an underpass! Seriously!
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Date: 2024-08-14 05:30 am (UTC)I didn’t realize that was Bill Paxton’s son playing convenience store guy. I watched the original Twister recently and remembered how much I loved him.
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Date: 2024-08-14 10:07 am (UTC)While I would not consider Glen Powell my type in many ways, there's a certain 80s Kevin Costner or Christian Kane vibe that works for me very very well in this movie. :)
It was so nice to recognize Bill Paxton's son, too. Apparently Powell worked with Paxton at one time and he mentioned Paxton in a lot of interviews.
All hugs!
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Date: 2024-08-14 07:17 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-08-14 10:05 am (UTC)Hugs hugs to you, too. :)
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Date: 2024-08-14 01:04 pm (UTC)Loved the fic!
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Date: 2024-08-14 05:00 pm (UTC)Thanks for reading the fic, T, and happy middle of the week!
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