An appreciation of "That Thing You Do!"

Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by sloaches, Dec 25, 2014.

  1. MarkTheShark

    MarkTheShark Senior Member

    You know what you need? You need to sample the exquisite cuisine of the Far East. Well, we're right on time.
     
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  2. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    fat chance of ever seeing a reunion movie of That Thing You Do...would have been great!
     
  3. MarkTheShark

    MarkTheShark Senior Member

    What if they did a movie about the Wonders being approached by TJ Lubinsky for one of those "My Music" specials.
     
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  4. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    anything will be good for me.
     
  5. Oatsdad

    Oatsdad Oat, Biscuits, Abbie & Mitzi: Best Dogs Ever

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    It'd be very easy to make a sequel to "TTYD" - just have the middle-aged musicians reunite and go on a package tour with other one-hit 60s bands.

    I'm eternally grateful that Tom Hanks has not done this, though.

    "TTYD" is a special little gem, and a sequel would never come close to the onederful nature of the original.

    It's like the Spinal Tap projects. Some were fun, kinda, but they weren't fun enough to feel like they didn't somewhat cheapen the perfection of the film... :shrug:
     
  6. Jamey K

    Jamey K Internet Sensation

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    This was my favorite thing from the pandemic. I've watched it a couple of times since. Both of my 20 something kids love the movie. My Marine watched
    several times when he was deployed.
     
  7. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    yes, that was most excellent!
    and thank your Marine for me for his service.
     
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  8. Jamey K

    Jamey K Internet Sensation

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    I will. He can do the entire script as the movie plays.
     
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  9. Spaghettiows

    Spaghettiows Forum Resident

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    I agree, but I remember reading that Shearer, McKean, & Guest had to put out some kind of Spinal Tap product periodically in order to legally continue to be able to use the name. Then there was a lawsuit by them regarding merchandising royalties and it likely helped their legal standing that they continued to utilize the creative property. Rob Reiner supported them. I don't know all of the legal details, but I don't think anyone put their hearts into the various Spinal Tap projects, as it was all partially a legal maneuver.

    Even if the principals had put their best work forward, it still would have felt a bit cheapened.
     
  10. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    me too! that's how much I love this movie...I can relate. ; )
     
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  11. GregM

    GregM The expanding man

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    That's That Thing You Do. This is What I Do.

     
  12. Oatsdad

    Oatsdad Oat, Biscuits, Abbie & Mitzi: Best Dogs Ever

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    I don't begrudge MM, HS and CG their attempts to capitalize on "Tap", and if people enjoyed these endeavors, that's cool.

    It just felt like the movie was the proverbial lightning in a bottle and no followups could ever live up to it.

    I see "TTYD" the same way. There's just no way "That Thing You Do... Again!" would be 1/1oth as good.


    Some movies spawn sequels readily, and some are best left alone. I've always been grateful Spielberg refused to make a sequel to "ET", as the story it told was so perfect as it was!
     
  13. Achn2b

    Achn2b Forum Resident

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    Or as the star of The Chris Isaak Show.
     
  14. Oatsdad

    Oatsdad Oat, Biscuits, Abbie & Mitzi: Best Dogs Ever

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    How much did that show get? I never saw it!
     
  15. AndrewK

    AndrewK Forum Resident

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    they did a piece on this on Entertainment Tonight a week or two ago, related to 25th anniversary. I wish they would have mentioned and remembered Adam Schlesinger also in that same piece
     
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  16. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    missed that! is there a you tube link?
     
  17. AndrewK

    AndrewK Forum Resident

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    yes, there is, it's pretty short. I think it's a very pleasant movie, and the song is also very memorable

     
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  18. telliott

    telliott Senior Member

    The theatrical version of the movie is free on Youtube. I hope it's available to everyone. I have YT Premium.

     
  19. sloaches

    sloaches Forum Resident Thread Starter

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  20. ZackyDog

    ZackyDog Forum Resident

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    I think it's a great movie with an equally great soundtrack. I prefer the original, theatrical release (right) as opposed to the extended cut (left).

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  21. Chris DeVoe

    Chris DeVoe RIP Vickie Mapes Williams (aka Equipoise)

    Like a lot of extended cuts, they're a good option for those who are completely familiar with the standard cut, and just want more. But they're not a good choice for people who've never seen them the original. In many cases, the editor did the director a favor and tightened the story and pacing up quite a bit.
     
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  22. ZackyDog

    ZackyDog Forum Resident

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    I'm usually in that camp of wanting more. But in this case, less is more for me.
     
  23. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    I can't imagine any musician who was in a band or in a band currently not being moved by this wonderful movie! I love the Directors Cut best...
     
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  24. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    If I could I'd have a Directors Cut Director Cut! Cannot get enough of this movie...
     
  25. MarkTheShark

    MarkTheShark Senior Member

    That would indeed be interesting, but at least the Wonders have reunited a few times.
     
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