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That Thing You Do! (1996)

Directed by Tom Hanks•1h 48m•Published Oct 12, 2021•Episode length 2h 10m
Episode 91 - That Thing You Do
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Tom Everett Scott
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Guy Patterson
Liv Tyler
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Faye Dolan
Johnathon Schaech
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Jimmy Mattingly
Steve Zahn
Steve Zahn
Lenny Haise
Ethan Embry
Ethan Embry
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Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Tina
Obba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé
Lamarr
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi
Chad
Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis
Phil Horace

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Overview

A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.

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How did we get here? I led you here for I am Spartacus. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia got held back by security - as we review the 1996 Tom Hanks penned film as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. We're still wondering what happened to the Oneders it our 91st episode…

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How did we get here? I led you here for I am Spartacus.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia got held back by security - as we review the 1996 Tom Hanks penned film as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.  We're still wondering what happened to the Oneders it our 91st episode as we discuss:

  • When Tom Hanks found the time to write That Thing You Do
  • The plethora of Beatles references present here
  • What George Harrison did for Ringo Starr after the Beatles' drummer was away for a bit and how Oasis paid reference to it
  • Are Guy and Tina a believeable couple?
  • Why did the film cut so much material and how does it hurt the film
  • If Rita Wilson is the most attractive woman in this film
  • We've got an exciting announcement for the new year
  • Whether or not That Thing You Do is the Best Film Ever.

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Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    10:30 - Shoutouts
    24:40 - Deep Dive
    1:36:45 - Endgame