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Stop Making Sense
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STOP MAKING SENSE

"Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?"

19841h 28m8.3 TMDb

Directed by Jonathan Demme

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

David Byrne

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

Steven Scales

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

Alex Weir

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity6.9
Humor5.3
Realism8.5
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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