Hollywood loves telling audiences about climate change. [emphasis, links added]
Screenwriters often insert ecological lectures into movies and TV shows. Sometimes the entire plot revolves around Al Gore's passion (Snowpiercer, The Day After Tomorrow).
There's even a new metric for movies to measure against – the introduction of a climate reality check.
As it turns out, “Twister,” a sequel to the 1996 Helen Hunt/Bill Paxton blockbuster, remains focused on escapism.
There are no PowerPoint lectures and no Greta Thunberg guest appearance.
CNN (CNN) deemed a weather-related movie that did not address climate change newsworthy. The website on the far left has a point.
“It” stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Fresh”) as storm chasers who may have endured more than a weather balloon can chew.
“Twister” director Lee Isaac Chung was interviewed by CNN [it] Avoid any clunky presentations or climate change lessons. He hopes everyone can enjoy the film, not just blue-state residents.
He dropped truth bombs in the most unsuspecting places.
“I just wanted to make sure through this movie, We never felt like it was conveying any message;” Zhong told CNN.
“I just don't think movies should be information-driven.…I want to make sure We never feel like we're spreading a message Because that must be That's not what I think the movie should be about. I think that should be a reflection of the world.
Shocking, isn't it?
The Hollywood Reporter pointed out the wisdom behind Chung's approach. The website calls it “That reflects the cautious approach of studios looking for summer hits during a polarizing time.“
Oddly, The Hollywood Reporter hasn't cited this reason in the past few years. The culture has been divided for a while, so timing can't be blamed.
Hollywood studios have no qualms about thumbing their noses at certain ethnic groups. Stars haven't remained silent over the past decade either.
Now, things suddenly changed. especially:
Studios can no longer afford to alienate large swaths of moviegoers. “Twisters” is the latest proof of this new normal.
CCD Editor's Note: Michael Crichton, the creator of the original Twister film, is probably very happy with the director's decision.
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