Ep. 784 - Twisters
Added 2024-07-23 15:00:08 +0000 UTCDavid, Devindra, and Jeff take a bite out of Sausage Party: Foodtopia, tap into the force with The Acolyte, and travel through time with Time Bandits. Then they chase down the latest legacyquel Twisters.
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Weekly Plugs
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Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:39:13)
David - Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Devindra - The Acolyte, The Boys S4
Jeff - Time Bandits (1981)
Featured Review (~01:13:44)
Twisters
SPOILERS (~01:26:28)
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Comments
Devindra still swinging hard for Acolyte is crazy
toeknee
2024-09-05 04:20:52 +0000 UTCI totally agreed with Dave's take on this movie being inferior to the original. The thing the original had that this one was somewhat lacking was that first movie was just a lot of fun. That group of characters was simply enjoyable to be with, so much so that it was almost like a hang out movie interrupted by tornado action in between. This movie was still somewhat fun, but less so because the main character was so traumatized, much more so than Helen Hunt's character was in the original. I did enjoy Twisters, but Jeff and Devindra really give the original movie short shrift, IMO.
Stranger2Reality
2024-08-03 19:27:22 +0000 UTCTo be fair Jeff, I've been to theaters that have basements. Although also to be fair, these are multiplexes that have theaters in the basement.
Ian Levenstein
2024-07-28 20:45:37 +0000 UTCYou guys are crazy. There’s no way this is a better movie than the original. Daisy Jones was a limp noodle on screen, and how can the effects look worse?!!
AF
2024-07-26 17:54:39 +0000 UTCTotally agree that this is a better film than the original in every way! David’s take was hard to comprehend, but then again I found PSH in the original to be insufferable and was hoping he’d get taken by a tornado for the whole runtime. And, erm, the effects in the original have aged horribly, not sure how David saw this as being comparable! Also, sad to see the weird climate change deniers on this patreon!
Lahiru
2024-07-26 07:46:36 +0000 UTCAlso thought it was very funny that their definition of "helping" the townsfolks after the tornado was handing over two binders and calling it a day.
Patrick Neon
2024-07-25 10:48:02 +0000 UTCI think The Acolyte has great action. But all my problems with it come down two words: character motivation. Why does anyone on that show, down Basil the sniffer squirrel thing, do what they do in the story? I have watched the entire series and I do not know.
Olivia Oliver
2024-07-25 03:23:29 +0000 UTCFeedback noted. I'll see what I can do about this. -DChen
Slashfilmcast
2024-07-25 01:04:42 +0000 UTCThank you for the comment. I know nothing about tornadoes, but after a quick read of several news articles on the subject, your main point seems in line with scientific consensus, and while climate change might contribute in other areas, you did not deserve the criticism that occurred here. We can all believe in man made climate change, and still discuss things in a civilized manner, and evidence-based manner. I might be wrong in my interpretation, and if so, I am open to learn.
Carl Arne Løchen Arnesen
2024-07-25 00:05:32 +0000 UTCDon’t want to sound harsh, cause I love all the guys opinions, but was sad that I enjoyed twisters, and it seemed like 2/3rds of the guys did also, so it’s always a bummer when it spends a lot of time pulling apart the flaws. Excited for D&W movie
Jeff H
2024-07-24 21:58:27 +0000 UTCOh, there’s a study? So what. The overwhelming consensus of climate scientists is that extreme weather events are increasing and human-caused climate change is a significant contributing factor. This is the official stance of NOAA and the American Meteorological Society. I quickly found multiple studies claiming an increase in large tornado outbreaks in the US. And those outbreaks contain larger tornadoes, in greater numbers and greater geographic density (closer together), than decades ago. Even in the 1990s there were peer-reviewed studies concluding that cigarettes were not harmful, long after we knew they caused cancer. (Guess what, those studies were funded by tobacco companies.) So forgive me if I take your one study with a mountain-sized grain of salt. Siding with overwhelming scientific consensus cannot fairly be called a bias. I think the earth is round, am I “biased”? (Please don’t actually answer that lol)
DarmineDoggyDoor
2024-07-24 19:26:27 +0000 UTCGuys, are you ready for this? A sequel to 'The Color Of Money' where Tom Cruse is the grizzled old-timer like Paul Newman, training Glenn Powel how to become a hustler at pool! Boom!
Sean Fitzpatrick
2024-07-24 17:32:51 +0000 UTCTaylor Swift has theorised that going back and re-recording all the (Taylor’s Versions) and therefore pulling apart and reassembling her old albums directly took her songwriting to new levels. And that led to Eras Tour —- billion dollar Eras tour. What I’m hearing is that Jeff has just gone back and done the same process on his back catalogue of limericks and from here we are to expect his output and success to become stratospheric in impact and Cultural relevance. That’s what they said, right?
Becca
2024-07-24 12:44:18 +0000 UTCThere's a basement theater over in Pasadena as well, at the IPIC. The only part upstairs is the ticket booth, but everything else is a few floors underground.
Stranger2Reality
2024-07-24 10:31:16 +0000 UTCI'm with you on that. Whenever Devindra gets excited or angry his voice gets very shrill as he starts yelling into the mic. I often sense when he's getting worked up and immediately reach for the volume just in case he starts shrieking at us.
Stranger2Reality
2024-07-24 10:28:59 +0000 UTCI'm glad to see you say man made climate change is real and is wreaking havoc with dangerous weather around the globe. Given that this is your position, what did you mean when you complained about the hosts showing "bias"? Bias about what? Also, that line about my mother's basement was really funny, kudos!
Stranger2Reality
2024-07-24 05:21:41 +0000 UTCI believe Jack Bauer was sent to a Russian prison the last time we saw him on screen.
Goodspeed
2024-07-24 04:42:57 +0000 UTCHi - my name is tied to my comments… where is yours? Also - i believe man made client change is real. I don’t believe the frequency of tornadoes has been impacted… not according to the studies I’ve read and the life I’ve lived. I read scientific studies - it appears you repeat talking points. Regardless - i wish you well in life… and whenever you venture out of mom’s basement in whatever municipality you live in, i hope the real world treats you well. Adios! And finally to the film cast crew - love you guys. Always have. I love all of your perspectives and listen to you weekly. I suppose i really hit a nerve with Stranger - but knowing the three of you - I suppose you welcome cordial counter points and fact-based debates. Apologies for scuffing up the comment section with my original message. I’ll put it to rest here. Most importantly - i don’t expect anything from you guys other than your based opinions of which I have come to appreciate each week, even if I don’t always agree.
Scott Crawford
2024-07-24 01:50:59 +0000 UTCI had a feeling you'd sheepishly back away if called out, and would try to hide behind this "I just quoted a study" stuff. You probably could get away with that if you hadn't whined that as a paying customer you shouldn't have to listen to "bias" with subjects like climate change. Sorry, there is no bias when just stating scientific facts. You're biased if you disagree with those facts for political reasons, but unfortunately there are no "alternative facts". There's only the truth. But hey, now is your chance to prove yourself by just stating that man made climate change is real, it's not a hoax, and that it is causing changes in weather patterns all over the world. We're getting more hurricanes, tornadoes and droughts from climate change, and the science 100% backs this up. Go ahead and chime in with your agreement or else just admit you're a climate change denier who is upset that you pay money to podcasters who embrace science and get annoyed when you're reminded that not everyone has the same anti-science biases that you do. It's your choice.
Stranger2Reality
2024-07-24 01:43:07 +0000 UTCI think it would make a lot of sense for a movie theater in Tornado Alley to have a basement or tornado shelter, but that’s just me.
Donald Ward
2024-07-24 00:00:24 +0000 UTCI love you guys as years of engagement have proven, and I think this every time it happens: @Devindra, what’s going on with the peaking on your mic? It happens just about every ep, you get excited and your levels peak and distort and it’s like a small lil splinter into our eardrums and minds. Anything to be done about that? Push the mic back an inch or two? NOT GET SO EXCITED? 🤷🏽🫶🏼✨
Kess Broekman-Dattner
2024-07-23 23:46:26 +0000 UTCSmh… read again. You’ll get it one day.
Scott Crawford
2024-07-23 23:28:57 +0000 UTCWhy would the mere mention of climate change trigger you like this? Do you perhaps not think it’s a real thing? Hmmm. 🤔
Reynaldo K. Cruz
2024-07-23 23:28:09 +0000 UTCRead my comment again friend… i provide actual published scientific research indicating that frequency of tornadoes has not increased in recent years, and perhaps Jeff’s claims are recency bias with news picking up stories about tornadoes this past spring. If you, Jeff, Dave, or Devindra have any scientific paper to read about the frequency of tornadoes and its relation to climate change (which I don’t deny is occurring) please share it. I’m open to learn. Otherwise, keep making unfounded claims and follow the other sheep. I think Jeff mentioned in the Twister afterdark episode that it’s strange that we have days where multiple tornadoes occur. Well, this is just a clear lack of understanding. Ask any native of states in Tornado Alley or the Southeast… it’s usually not just one tornado. Usually there are days with a high number of tornadoes. There were massive outbreaks throughout every decade that I have been alive. This is not unusual for severe weather. So again - share the specific scientific research you are referencing or just move on.
Scott Crawford
2024-07-23 23:12:30 +0000 UTCSpeaking of Jeff not remembering things, I have recently rewatched some totally rad show episodes and in one episode he mentions that he has seen Bad Boys.
Chris Fenwick
2024-07-23 22:34:53 +0000 UTCThere are many theaters that have basement screens. There’s one right down the street from me in North Hollywood. This is another The Creator situation where Jeff and Dave (instead of Devindra) must have watched a different movie than I saw. Almost every point brought up is addressed by and in the film, itself.
Brandon Lee Tenney
2024-07-23 21:10:45 +0000 UTCAlso great that at least Devindra liked The Acolyte. The wuzia stuff is little but it’s doing great stuff with lore and the allure of the dark side.
Mountain of Conflict
2024-07-23 21:08:35 +0000 UTCGents—had a shit day at work so on the way home I put on the twisters episode, and when Jeff said “more like Kanked” I lost it with laughter. 😂 Completely turned my mood around. So thanks for making my day a little brighter. You guys are awesome. Keep doing what you’re doing
Mich
2024-07-23 20:13:34 +0000 UTCIt's sad when people think that discussing the effects of climate change shows "bias" when all they are doing is just reflecting what the scientific community all agrees is what is happening. Honestly it's bias to try to deny what science is telling us, because whatever your motivation is for ignoring the science, it's clearly not based in reality. Hopefully everyone enjoys this hot summer we're having, as this will be one of the coldest ones we ever experience again for the rest of our lives. At least, that's what the science tells us.
Stranger2Reality
2024-07-23 19:18:36 +0000 UTCThere was zero chemistry between Anthony Ramos and Daisy Edgar-Jones, but I have to back up Devindra in that they did TRY to lay the groundwork for that moment later in the film. He very clearly was crushing on her HARD for the majority of the movie imo.
Ben Wesorick
2024-07-23 19:06:13 +0000 UTCI’m 90% it’s the emailer who is misremembering Jeff having reviewed Hands on a Hardbody. That movie came out in the mid 90s
Gareth
2024-07-23 18:48:45 +0000 UTCUmmmmm, Chadwick Boseman died? He was central to their future plans.
Reynaldo K. Cruz
2024-07-23 18:20:43 +0000 UTCYou guys really need to look up Reed Timmer on YouTube, he’s a very famous tornado chasers who is on YouTube, did some interesting videos on the movie vs reality
Shawn Olsen
2024-07-23 17:54:23 +0000 UTCThe best part of the original Sausage Party is that there is a gum Stephen Hawking and he was still alive at the time. I hope he saw that character.
Mountain of Conflict
2024-07-23 17:03:38 +0000 UTCAnd the Academy Award for coolest camera strap goes to… -or- Chekhov’s leverage
Nervous_NRG
2024-07-23 16:42:29 +0000 UTC“Maybe they don’t make original IP movies like Twister anymore.” Um, this is Geostorm erasure.
J.S.
2024-07-23 16:28:59 +0000 UTCWhy do you guys insist that climate change is causing more frequent tornadoes? What study are you referencing? There is at least one study published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science (Gensini and Brooks) which indicates tornado frequency has been relatively constant over time. I live in Alabama, a part of the country known as Dixie Alley, as tornadoes also frequent Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. Tornado season is between November - May… it has been like this my whole life (40+ years). Just because Devindra is experiencing tornadoes for the first time since moving to Georgia doesn’t mean that they are all of the sudden happening more frequently. Or just because you see more stories about tornadoes in the news doesn’t mean they are happening more frequently. Love your podcast… been a listener for many years, and a Patreon donor for maybe a year. Just wish bias would be checked from time to time. Cheers fellas! Looking forward to more content in the future. You have a megaphone. Use it wisely!
Scott Crawford
2024-07-23 16:04:29 +0000 UTCDid not care for this remake. I didn’t think anyone had as much chemistry as the original show : Paxton, Hunt - AND - Phiip Seymour Hoffman. I thought it got better when it left the exact copy behind and followed Daisy’s character into her Mom’s life.
Mark Griffith
2024-07-23 15:20:55 +0000 UTCMy body is ready
Cardassian Vexillology
2024-07-23 15:02:31 +0000 UTC
