Stop Making Sense (1984)

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Plot

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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Trailer Official Trailer Trailer Official Promo Trailer Official Trailer Featurette David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense. Clip Burning Down the House - Official Clip

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

I'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 perform…8. Oct 2023

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James ★ 7.0/10

I 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 ca…20. Oct 2023

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798twh80n ★ 9.0/10

went 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 it7. May 2026

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