The Hollywood Reporter discusses why the director of the movie 'Twisters' chose not to reference global warming in the film, despite the changing tornado patterns and increased disasters due to climate change. The director wanted to avoid pushing a message and instead focused on portraying the reality of the storms without preaching.
Key Points
Director Lee Isaac Chung chose not to reference global warming in the movie 'Twisters'
The film portrays an unprecedented outbreak of violent storms without mentioning climate change
Chung believes films should reflect the world without preaching messages
Pros
Focuses on portraying the reality of storms without pushing a message
Allows viewers to draw their own conclusions about the connection between extreme weather events and climate change
Cons
Misses an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on severe weather events