Twister (1996); We're Heading to the Suck Zone!

Grab your pagers and strap on your safety harnesses, because Dave, Rob, and Kurt are teaming up with Jason to head straight into "the Suck Zone!" This week on the podcast, the guys are chasing down Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster masterpiece, Twister. From the iconic, physics-defying flying cow to the relentless rivalry between Helen Hunt's ragtag group of storm-chasing geniuses and Cary Elwes’ corporate-funded "nightmares," the crew breaks down why this movie took the summer box office by storm. They'll debate whether the ground-breaking CGI still holds up, share some legendary behind-the-scenes chaos, and ask the ultimate question: would you actually survive hiding under a wooden bridge during an F5 tornado? Whether you're a die-hard fan of Dusty’s (Philip Seymour Hoffman) unparalleled energy, or you just really love a good cinematic debris field, this episode is packed with the signature banter, deep-cut trivia, and nostalgic laughs you've come to expect. Find out how Twister redefined the disaster genre for the '90s and why we’re still talking about Aunt Meg’s famous steak and gravy plate all these years later. Fire up your favorite podcast app, hit subscribe, and join the guys as they try to drop Dorothy right into the eye of the storm—just remember, "it's the wonder of nature, baby!" Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acfoster/list/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.