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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 93.6 / 100
1984·Documentary / Music·1h 28m

STOP MAKING SENSE

“Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?”

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.

Above the Line
Jonathan Demme·DirectorJonathan Demme·WriterJordan Cronenweth·Director of PhotographyDavid Byrne·Original Music ComposerLisa Day·Editor
Cast
David Byrne·Self - Vocals, GuitarChris Frantz·Self - Drums, VocalsJerry Harrison·Self - Guitar, Keyboards, VocalsTina Weymouth·Self - Bass, Percussion, VocalsEdnah Holt·Self - Backing VocalsLynn Mabry·Self - Backing VocalsSteven Scales·Self - PercussionAlex Weir·Self - Guitar, VocalsBernie Worrell·Self - Keyboards
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Jonathan Demme·Director
Writing· 1
Jonathan Demme·Writer
Camera· 1
Jordan Cronenweth·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lisa Day·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
David Byrne·Original Music ComposerChris Frantz·Original Music ComposerJerry Harrison·Original Music ComposerTina Weymouth·Original Music ComposerBernie Worrell·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Gary Goetzman·Producer
By the Numbers
93.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.7
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
ROI 93929%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Stop Making Sense's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8E8E7C
#D4D4D4
#CC3333
Mood
Energetic, Iconic
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man is shown from the chest down to the upper thighs, wearing an oversized light-colored suit jacket and matching pants over a white collared shirt. He is in ”

musicdocumentary
Key Elements
Suit JacketPantsShirt
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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