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MOVIE

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?

★ 8.3 1984 88 min PG DocumentaryMusic

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.

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ERA & CONTEXT

Stop Making Sense in its release era

Released in 1984, Stop Making Sense sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1984-10-19
Rating
PG
TMDB score
8.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Talking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company
Topicsconcertrock bandconcert filmpost-punknew waveenergeticexuberant

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