Chris Isaak
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That Thing You Do
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A cautionary pop fable following the meteoritic rise of
"The Wonders," a fictitious foursome during the early days of
pop-rock fandom. When jazz drummer Guy Patterson fills in for a session
with a friend's band, a hit single is born and the smalltown boys find
themselves riding a rollercoaster of success, guided by the
opportunistic hand of a smooth-talking record label agent. Fun,
cheerful, and innocent. Hanks' directorial debut. Academy Award
Nominations: Best Original Song ("That Thing You Do"). Set in
the 1964 and steeped in Americana, this film chronicles the meteoric
rise -- and equally quick demise -- of a music group called The Wonders.
The talented musicians start out playing in neighborhood joints. That
changes after they meet a shrewd record executive, who advises the boys
on how to dress, act and sing. Soon their song, "That Thing You
Do," hits #1, and the group is on top of the world. Unfortunately,
the song is The Wonders's only hit. And that's just one reason why the
group's collapse happens so quickly... |
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