The film will be re-released in theaters to celebrate the work’s 40th anniversary
Originally released in 1984, Stop Making Sensedirected by Jonathan Demmeis considered by many to be the greatest concert film of all time. The documentary, which records three nights of performances by the Talking Headsat the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, will be re-released in theaters in a remastered 4K version, by A24 and will be relaunched by O2 Play in Brazil, with screenings in IMAX theaters.
Bianca Jordansinger, songwriter and guitarist of the band Leela (@leelaoficial), comments:
This show records the height of Talking Heads who revolutionized rock cinema and brought advanced notions of editing, lighting and theater to rock shows.
There is a whole generation of bands influenced by Talking Headsthen it’s worth knowing.
Added to the United States Library of Congress’s National Film Registry in 2021, Stop Making Senseis a milestone for rock cinema. Ticket pre-sales for the re-release begin on August 22nd.
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Stop Making Sense was important for concert films because it not only showed the music, but also captured all the energy and stage presence of the Talking Heads. The direction of Jonathan Demme made all the difference, as it managed to highlight details such as the lighting, the band’s movements and the interaction between the musicians.
This film showed how it is possible to combine live music and visual storytelling.
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Source: Rollingstone

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