Stop Making Sense

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Widely acknowledged as among the best concert films ever, Jonathan Demme's inventive film of Talking Heads' thrilling live show was shot over the course of four nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983.

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Widely acknowledged as one of the best concert films ever made, Jonathan Demme’s inventive film of Talking Heads’ thrilling live show was shot over the course of four nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983 when the group were touring to promote their new album, Speaking in Tongues. It remains the yardstick by which all other music films are measured by.

BBFC certification: PG