Tag: Stop Making Sense
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‘Saw X,’ ‘The Creator’ Battle for No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Disney sci-fi epic “The Creator” and Lionsgate U.K.’s horror franchise entry “Saw X” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office — and the race was almost too close to call.“Saw X” won the three-day total with £1.92 million ($2.31 million), while “The Creator” was just behind with £1.89 million ($2.27 million). However, including previews,…
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What’s So Special About Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’?
A24 sure is one of the most interesting production companies in the business, and it recently made another surprising, yet great, call by announcing the release of Talking Heads’ seminal concert film Stop Making Sense in theaters remastered in 4K. It’s been a long time since 1984, and A24 used this to their favor, releasing…
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Even Diehard Fans Have Never Heard Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ Like This
“Think of when you’re at a concert,” explained Talking Heads guitarist and keyboardist Jerry Harrison as he discussed the 4K remastering of “Stop Making Sense.” “It’s always best to be in the middle as both your eyes and ears are getting a well-balanced experience, but we tried to mix music so that it would sound…
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SXSW Sydney Unveils Major Film Screening Component
The SXSW Sydney festival has set a 75-film screening schedule for its first edition. The selection skews heavily towards music, but is also distinctly international.Headline titles include re-edited Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense,” “Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles,” an exploration of iconic Australian musical act The Wiggles; drill rap documentary “Onefour:…
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Five talking points from 2023 TIFF
’Dumb Money’, ’Woman Of The Hour’, Nickelback, ’Stop Making Sense’ among highlights.The ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike ensured 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was quieter than usual, although there was some awards season buzz, a handful of famous US actors turned up, and you-know-who forked out a lot of money in the only major deal of…
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Talking Heads Concert Film ‘Stop Making Sense’ Becomes Imax’s Highest-Grossing Live Event
Jonathan Demme’s classic Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense” returned to theaters for its 40th anniversary and became Imax’s highest-grossing live event. The film earned $640,839 and sold out 25 screens across 165 Imax locations in North America, according to the company.All things considered, this is a pretty niche record within Imax. The previous…
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TIFF, Spike Lee, Talking Heads unite for 40th anniversary screening of ‘Stop Making Sense’
A4 to release 4K restored version in September.TIFF will host a 40th anniversary screening of a 4K restored version of Jonathan Demme’s acclaimed Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense on September 11.Spike Lee will join band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison for a live-streamed Q&a after the screening at…
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David Byrne Apologizes for Wearing Blackface in 1984 Talking Heads Promo Video
David Byrne has issued an apology for impersonating people of color, including wearing brownface and blackface, in a 1984 promotional video for the Talking Heads’ iconic concert film “Stop Making Sense.” In the clip, which was intended to be humorous, Byrne interviews himself in a split-screen scene, portraying multiple different reporters.Byrne addressed the matter in…
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At the Amazing 1984 Box Office, Movies Like ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’ Grew into Blockbusters
Not considered a seminal year in Hollywood history, 1984 delivered an amazing number of iconic American films. Here’s a sampling of movies that still resonate today: “Beverly Hills Cop,” “The Karate Kid,” “Footloose,” “Purple Rain,” “The Terminator,” “Scarface,” “Romancing the Stone,” “Police Academy,” “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stop Making Sense,” “Stranger Than Paradise,” and “A…
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‘Documentary Now!’ Season 3 Review: Musicals, Cults, and Bowling Make for a Hilarious, Diverse Run
Documentary Now! is a miracle of a TV show. I still can’t quite believe it exists, let alone is now on the cusp of airing a third season. The IFC series was created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, and Rhys Thomas as a love letter of sorts to the documentary genre, as each…