Stop Making Sense
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.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...
October 19, 1984 · Directed by Jonathan Demme
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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.
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How it's told
- Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
- Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.
What it feels like
- Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
- Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
- Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
- Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.
What it's grounded in
- Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
- Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
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