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1-1: Psycho Killer ()
1-2: Heaven ()
1-3: Thank You For Sending Me An Angel ()
1-4: Found A Job ()
1-5: Slippery People ()
1-6: Burning Down The House ()
1-7: Life During Wartime ()
1-8: Making Flippy Floppy ()
1-9: Swamp ()
1-10: What A Day That Was ()
1-11: This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) ()
1-12: Once in A Lifetime ()
1-13: Genius Of Love ()
1-14: Girlfriend Is Better ()
1-15: Take Me To The River ()
1-16: Crosseyed And Painless ()
2-1: Extended Cut Full Feature From The 1985 LaserDisc Release ()
2-2: Once In A Lifetime - Featurette ()
2-3: David Byrne Rehearsal Tape (26 Minutes Of David Byrne Dancing In Silence) ()
2-4: 1985 Bonus Songs (Cities / Big Business / I Zimbra) ()
2-5: Theatrical Trailer () |
 | | Description: | The groundbreaking concert film from director Jonathan Demme and seminal New Wave band Talking Heads features David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and company performing at Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre. Spotlighted are such Heads classics as "Psycho Killer," "Take Me to the River," "Burning Down the House," "Girlfriend Is Better," "Cities," and many more. Theatrical version; 88 min./Director's cut; 99 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH). Region FreeDuration: 88 minutes + Extras
Format: 16:9 1080p High Definition
Audio channel 1: 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix
Audio channel 2: LPCM 2.0
Audio channel 3: Director Jonathan Demme Commentary
Audio channel 4: Original 1984 Stereo Mix
Region code: B
Number of disc(s): 2
Extras on disc 2 as listed above.
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https://www.madman.co.nz/stop-making-sense-4k/"Stop Making Sense: 40th Anniversary Special" on Blu-ray by Madman is a premium edition of one of the most acclaimed concert films in cinema history. Directed by Jonathan Demme and featuring the groundbreaking band Talking Heads with frontman David Byrne, this 4K restoration of the original 1984 film captures the legendary live performances recorded at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The 40th Anniversary Special presents the concert with renewed clarity, rich color grading, and immersive audio, bringing classics like "Psycho Killer," "Burning Down the House," "Once in a Lifetime," and "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" to life with unprecedented intensity. The disc focuses on the music and performance itself: the gradual build of the stage setup, the inventive use of lighting and minimalist props, and Byrne's iconic "big suit" that has become one of pop culture's most recognizable images.
This Blu-ray edition is designed for fans who want a definitive home-video experience of "Stop Making Sense." The restoration emphasizes the kinetic camerawork, the precise editing, and the dynamic interplay between musicians, dancers, and audience. Depending on the final authoring, it may include supplemental material such as interviews, archival elements, or restoration notes; when present, these contextualize the film's impact on music cinema, MTV culture, and live performance aesthetics. The 40th Anniversary Special aims to preserve both the raw energy of the concert and the carefully constructed visual concept that turned a tour document into a work of art.
Madman, the distributor of this edition, has built a strong reputation in the home entertainment market, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, for bringing acclaimed cinema, cult titles, animation, and quality television to disc and digital platforms. Known for curating significant works of world cinema, documentaries, anime, and classic films, Madman often supports restorations and collector-oriented releases that respect the original artistic vision. Their editions frequently cater to cinephiles who value high technical standards and thoughtful packaging.
"Stop Making Sense" brought together a group of notable creative figures. Talking Heads -- David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison -- were already established as one of the most innovative bands of the late 1970s and 1980s, blending art-rock, punk, funk, and world influences. Byrne, who later directed films such as "True Stories" and has been praised for his solo work and theatrical productions, anchors the film with his distinctive voice, physical performance style, and conceptual approach to staging. Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, also founders of the Tom Tom Club, contributed to some of the era's most influential rhythm-driven tracks, while Jerry Harrison, formerly of The Modern Lovers, brought an art-school sensibility and textural richness to the band's sound.
Director Jonathan Demme, who would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Director with "The Silence of the Lambs" and gain critical acclaim for films like "Philadelphia" and "Something Wild," is a central creative force behind the film's enduring power. His sensitive, dynamic direction avoids conventional concert coverage in favor of a cinematic narrative that unfolds song by song. Demme's later music-related work with artists like Neil Young further cemented his legacy as one of the great interpreters of musicians on film. The ensemble of supporting musicians and collaborators in "Stop Making Sense" -- including backing vocalists and additional instrumentalists -- contributes to the layered arrangements and communal feeling that have made this concert film a benchmark for both music and cinema audiences. | | | Actors: |
Alex Weir, Bernie Worrell, Steve Scales, Talking Heads |
| | Director: |
Jonathan Demme |
| | Producer: |
Gary Goetzman, Gary Kurfirst |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
9322225253940 |
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