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?
1984 • 88 min • Documentary · Music
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 83 Audience · 379 · 47%
This iconic concert film captures Talking Heads at their peak, showcasing an energetic and innovative performance. Band members gradually join on stage, building to a vibrant, career-spanning musical experience that
- Violence & peril
- 0/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Very minimal mild language (one or two instances of "hell" or "damn").
What it models well
- Creativity and artistic expression
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Energy and passion for music
Talk about it after
- The unique staging and visual storytelling in a concert film.
- How music can evoke strong emotions and tell stories.
- The different instruments and roles in a band.
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Top billed cast
Director: Jonathan Demme • Crew: Jonathan Demme
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals
- S
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
- A
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
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Reviewer notes
Recommendedwent into the movie without even knowing who Talking Heads were except that they were quite popular back in their days, and i will have to say that i really enjoyed it
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI did write an artistically brilliant rendition of my thoughts on this movie but instead I’m going to give you this: I can't seem to face up to the facts I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire Psycho Killer Qu'est-ce que c'est?…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI'm not sure Jonathan Demme really had too much to do here as David Byrne and "Talking Heads" present us with a belter of a creative toe-tapper. It's a film of their concert - constructed from performances over three nights in a small Hollywood theatre, and that setting lends itself excellently to their showcase.…
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