EPISODE · Jul 3, 2024 · 15 MIN
The Most Influential Climate-Disaster Thriller of All Time
Twister captivated America and sparked a subgenre. Its director thought it could never be remade. Can Twisters conjure the energy of the original? By Shirley Li. From the July/August 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Twister captivated America and sparked a subgenre. Its director thought it could never be remade. Can Twisters conjure the energy of the original? By Shirley Li. From the July/August 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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