Stop Making Sense (EOTWS)

End Of The Week Shorts #46 extract: Stop Making Sense (1984)

I'm not a Talking Heads fan (to be honest, I've never heard of them, but some songs seemed familiar). This is, however, often said to be one of the best 'concert films' ever made - and it's quite apparent why. 

Directed brilliantly, with clear thought and intention, Stop Making Sense isn't merely comprised of a selection of wide shots and close-ups. With so much of the choreography designed around the camera, and the camera work designed around all else, the image means something and isn't entirely subservient to the sound. As cinematic as it is musical, this is then significant for a couple of reasons. Not only is this one of the few documentations of a concert that draws the eye, but it was also one of the first films to utilise digital audio. If you're in the mood for some nutty rocky and a touch of horrible dancing from an awkward guitarist, why not give this a go.