Movies are not just entertainment but also sources of inspiration and influence. While movies like Steven Spielberg’s Jaws became detrimental to sharks, the 1996 blockbuster Twister, ended up becoming a cultural touchstone. Such was a storm created by one single movie, that it not only ignited a passion for weather phenomenon among countless viewers but also gave a significant boost to the recreational activity of storm chasing.
Bill Paxton [Credit: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams | Dimension Films]Part of the film’s success was Bill Paxton’s incredible portrayal of Bill Harding, an intrepid stormchaser, who left an indelible mark on both the movie industry and the meteorological community. After his tragic untimely death, American meteorologists paid a special tribute to him in a manner befitting his iconic role.
When American Meteorologists Honored Bill Paxton in the Most Unusual Way
Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton’s 1996 disaster movie…
