DAC Episode 296: The Random Canon #25 - That Thing You Do! (1996)

four dead lions.

In 1996, Tom Hanks wrote and directed That Thing You Do! and the world would never be the same. For example, after 1996 you could refer to That Thing You Do! and not be accused of travelling to Earth from an alternate, Thing-You-Do-having dimension. Finally, Earth-Prime could lay claim to this charming tale of four Midwestern lads and their brief taste of fame.

Adam and Aidan review and discuss the highlights and peculiarities of That Thing You Do! - its insanely catchy tune, the best and most enduring part of the film; the joyful moment when The Wonders first hear their single on the radio; the peculiar lack of real conflict beyond the increasingly dull task of being a mid-tier music act in the ‘60s; and the deadly moment at the end, when Lamarr (Obba Babatundé) looks into the camera.

Lamarr, the only live dog in the movie.

Come on, Tom. Anyway, listen below or find us on your podcaster of choice!