Stop Making Sense
1984·Movie·
·1h 28min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersCreative ExpressionThe Power Of MusicJoy Of Performance
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersConcert PreparationMusical PerformanceBehind-The-Scenes Look
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Dialog
- Character Types
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jonathan Demme, Jordan Cronenweth, Michael Looney
Written by:
Jonathan Demme
Produced by:
Gary Goetzman, Gary Kurfirst
Composed by:
Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, David Byrne
Cast
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