Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs.

Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense
Opens September 29—4K Restoration
1984. 88 m. Jonathan Demme. A24. US. English. Rated PG.
Tickets: $11 (members), $16 (nonmembers)
"Has there ever been a live concert film as vibrant or as brilliantly realized? I don't think so."
"Mr. Demme has captured both the look and the spirit of this live performance with a daring and precision that match the group's own."
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