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Yooooo, I watched this last night with Jacob and Ollie, this is the coolest biopic ever. Set design is incredible, music is so hard, and the way everything is woven together is just the best.
Please watch and tell me what you think
Jan 22, 2024
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Just another person telling you to go watch this film. I finally saw it a week ago and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. It ’s an incredibly beautiful and visceral film from top to bottom.
Feb 2, 2024
im so happy I was able to see it in a theater ive already recommended it but I CAN NOT recommend it enough
I just had chills for the entire runtime and I truly think this is the greatest movie ever made please watch it!
Apr 29, 2024
This concert film is amazing.
I've never listened to the Talking Heads before tonight. Sure, I've heard some of their most popular songs in other media, but I didn't know they were theirs until now. (Tragically, I strongly associate one of their songs to this truly annoying trailer for Downsizing (on account of which, I refuse to see it)). What a wonderful way to be introduced to this band.
I've only seen two concert films: this, and The Last Waltz. The Last Waltz is a master class in documentation. This momentous show was happening once and Scorsese had one shot at getting right. And he and the crew nailed it. Incredible documentary.
Stop Making Sense is the other side of the spectrum—cinematic. Extreme close-ups, dramatic lighting, movement...the camera is not an observer; it's a participant. I am floored how well exposed the 35mm film is despite frequent lighting changes, and how in-focus it is with all the energetic performances. And the concert itself...it borders on performance art. I'm enamored how extemporaneous the performances feel with what is obviously heavy choreography. I love, love how it starts stripped down and pretends to be built up on the fly.
[EDIT] God, I forgot to praise the DIRECTOR Jonathan Demme, best know for SILENCE OF THE MF LAMBS![/EDIT]
I've wasted a lot of breath on the visuals (just who I am). What I can say about the music is this: I am a fan. I will be listening more.
As for Byrne himself, I'm a Big Fan. Not just his performance, or his music, but his enthusiasm for his band and the musicians he plays with. I love how he intentionally highlights every performer at some point during the show. And his obvious glee playing music with them. And even his appreciation the stagehands integral to the flow of the show. I gotta shut up now.
Thanks gomizhou for inviting me to see this in IMAX. I thoroughly enjoyed it. royallmonarch wish you could have joined so you could have written this essay instead of me.
Oct 3, 2024
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It’s so good to call them up and see how they are, or what they’re doing. You don’t even need a reason. You can just call and be like “what’s up” and most of the time they’ll appreciate it!
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Your body knows best. Just sit a second and listen to yourself. You know what you need and when you need it. Your body tells all.
Jan 29, 2024
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1. Professional deep sea diver, exploring the ocean in the name of science
2. One of those guys that paints himself silver and pretends to be a statue to busk for money
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