Stop Making Sense
Summary:
Stop Making Sense was the first feature-length documentary effort of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. The director's subject is The Talking Heads, a new-wave/pop-rock group comprised of David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison. The film was made during a three-day concert gig at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. What emerges on screen says as much about d... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Bernie Worrell - (Synthesizers)
Alex Weir - (guitar)
Steve Scales - (percussion)
Tina Weymouth - (bass)
David Byrne - (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
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Review:
Stop Making Sense is a prime example of the best way to make a perfect concert movie. First, choose as a subject a band that is as attentive to visual matters as it is to its music -- and preferably one that comes with sterling critical credentials as well. Second, choose as director someone with an unerring sense of composition and an abilit... Continue >>
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