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16 November 1984 (West Germany) moreTagline:
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?Plot:
An innovative concert movie for the rock group The Talking Heads. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
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the best concert film of all time moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Bernie Worrell | ... | Keyboards |
| Alex Weir | ... | Guitar and Vocals |
| Steven Scales | ... | Percussion (as Steve Scales) |
| Lynn Mabry | ... | Backing Vocals |
| Ednah Holt | ... | Backing Vocals (as Edna Holt) |
| Tina Weymouth | ... | Bass, Percussion and Vocals |
| Jerry Harrison | ... | Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals |
| Chris Frantz | ... | Drums and Vocals |
| David Byrne | ... | Vocals and Guitar |
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88 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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The footage was culled from several different shows. In order to minimize the amount of cameras in the frame, one show was all shot from one side of the stage, the next night was shot from the other side. moreGoofs:
Miscellaneous: Because the footage was edited together from three shows, there are numerous continuity errors. One mentioned on the commentary track of the DVD is the beach ball which is launched from the audience, but never falls. moreMovie Connections:
References Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) moreSoundtrack:
What A Day That Was moreFAQ
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Most concert films really miss the mark. Woodstock is almost unwatchable today. The Talking Heads "Stop making Sense" show was one of the best concerts that I've ever seen. Thank God for Jonathan Demme catching it so wonderfully on film. The only other concert film that compares to this is "Gimme Shelter." It contains the most powerful message of any rock film ever made. It is the anti-woodstock. But "Stop Making Sense" is simply a joy.