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16 November 1984 (West Germany) moreTagline:
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?Plot:
An innovative concert movie for the rock group The Talking Heads. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreNewsDesk:
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The Definitive All-Time Top 10 Rock 'n' Roll Documentaries List (From PasteMagazine. 13 July 2009, 4:00 AM, PDT)
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A Masterpiece moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Bernie Worrell | ... | Keyboards | |
| Alex Weir | ... | Guitar and Vocals | |
| Steven Scales | ... | Percussion (as Steve Scales) | |
| Lynn Mabry | ... | Backing Vocals | |
| Ednah Holt | ... | Backing Vocals (as Edna Holt) | |
| Tina Weymouth | ... | Bass, Percussion and Vocals | |
| Jerry Harrison | ... | Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals | |
| Chris Frantz | ... | Drums and Vocals | |
| David Byrne | ... | Vocals and Guitar |
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1.85 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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David Byrne's staggering during the latter part of "Psycho Killer" was directly inspired by Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding (1951) during the song "I Left My Hat In Haiti". moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: At several points throughout the film, the sound and vision do not sync up. This is particularly noticeable during Thank You For Sending Me an Angel. Chris Frantz at one point is seen to hit a cymbal with no accompanying sound. Later in the song, the sound of a cymbal being hit can clearly be heard, despite the fact Frantz is not seen to hit one. moreSoundtrack:
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This concert/movie is simply a brilliant collaboration of music and film. First off, you have the Talking Heads, perhaps one of the most creative and interesting bands in the history of music who put on a concert that is so imaginative that I still cannot believe it happened. Second, you have veteran Director Johnathan Demme who brings the darkness and creepiness that he used in such films as Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia, to a concert with sort of a dark and creepy demeanor, i.e. David Byrne in general, the style of music, the dancing. I mean dark and creepy in a good way however. I cannot help to think that this movie is also a comedy. David Byrne's movements, the bass players dancing, the songs and just everything i get a kick out of. I have always been a big fan of the Talking Heads, but after seeing this movie, my love for them skyrockets. They are a unbelievable band with an imagination that rivals that of the likes of Shel Silverstein and the Cohen Brothers. I could literally go on and on about how brilliant this movie is. I think the next time i watch it, i may actually get up and dance. I only wish that I could have been at the actual show. I also cannot figure out what I like better, The Last Waltz or this. Shame on anybody who badmouths this movie or the band in general. See this and then see it again and again and again. 10/10