"Never Let a Fact Get in the Way of a Bad Movie"

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Journalists have a saying, "never let a fact get in the way of a good story." Apparently, that applies to movies as well.

As I was sitting at my computer trying to figure out what to write for the blog this weekend, I was watching a really bad movie on cable called Tornado! As they went to the credits they flashed the message below:

"As storms continue to grow more severe due to global warming, early warning will become more critical."

Of course, the facts say otherwise: Violent tornadoes (F-3,4,5) are less frequent than they were with cooler atmospheric temperatures.
The director would have had a more successful movie with a better script and better acting and less worry about this piece of propaganda.

Comments

  1. BookwormJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    "a really bad movie on cable called 'Tornado!'"

    Speaking of (potentially) bad movies about tornadoes, three years ago Bill Paxton of "Twister" fame was strongly hinting that he wanted to do a "Twister" sequel, possibly based upon or inspired by the Tri-State Tornado of 1925:

    http://www.premiumhollywood.com/2010/01/07/bill-paxton-is-up-for-a-twister-sequel-anyone-else/

    I have not heard anything about this since. Has anyone else?

    Elaine

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  2. Mike SmithJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I have heard the same rumors. I'd really like to see a "Twister" sequel. But, as far as I can determine, none is in the offing.

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