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Storm-chasers are nuts. But they make good fodder for action/adventure movies. If you’ve never seen Twister with Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, give it a rent. It’s not high cinema, it’s just good, solid, storm-chasing fun!
A great example of how computer graphics can be used to make the action more believable, instead of over-the-top and unbelievable — Twister really sucks you into the action, and almost makes you feel as though you’re right there in the path of the tornado.
Naturally, to get the best effect, I recommend watching it on the biggest screen you can. The truly daring may want to try finding it at a drive-in. But any way you watch it, Twister is a classic, popcorn-crunching, edge-of-your-seat thriller.
And if you’re reading us from Tornado Alley, keep your heads down and stay safe this season.
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American Elephants 
Tornados are caused by global warming and George Bush, right?
/sarcasm
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Comment by The Red Pill April 2, 2008 @ 9:59 pmLol, of course! Weather of any kind is proof of global warming.
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Comment by American Elephant April 2, 2008 @ 11:12 pmI live in tornado alley and let me tell you, just a few weeks ago, there was golf ball sized hail and a tornado right across the street from my house…. tornadoes here are just like chocolate…. you can’t get enough… its a regular thing here
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Comment by bigred1 July 26, 2008 @ 7:39 pmWow! That’s scary. I hope everyone is okay.
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Comment by American Elephant July 27, 2008 @ 2:19 amI think that tornado trackers are crazy but they’re VERY brave.
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Comment by Silverfeather April 28, 2010 @ 7:53 pmThe pictures are both beautiful and frightening because you realize the power involved. Many years ago, a cousin of mine was in the direct path. They were OK, but could not save even a toothbrush. They lost everything.
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Comment by The Elephant's Child April 28, 2010 @ 10:17 pm