Fans of Talking Heads, the iconic new wave band, will have another chance to see their concert film ‘Stop Making Sense’ on the big screen. The remastered version of the film, which was directed by Jonathan Demme and captured the band's live performance at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles in 1983, will be shown in over a dozen North American cities on January 27th.
The one-night-only event is part of a promotion for a collector’s edition 4K and Blu-ray release of the film that's due out in early spring. The film company A24, which acquired the rights to the film last year, will also release a special collection of merchandise inspired by the film, such as T-shirts, posters, and pins, that will be available to purchase at the theaters.
Stop Making Sense is widely regarded as one of the best concert films ever made, featuring classic songs such as "Psycho Killer", "Once in a Lifetime", and "Take Me to the River". The film also showcases the band's quirky and innovative stage design, costumes, and choreography, led by frontman David Byrne.
The film's reissue back in September was a huge success, collecting $5 million at the box office, which beat the film’s entire initial 41-week run ($4.95-million) in 1984. The film also received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised its timeless appeal and energy.
It's not clear if the film returning to theaters on the 27th will also mean more details will come out about the Stop Making Sense tribute album that A24 announced last week. The album, which is expected to feature covers of Talking Heads songs by various artists, was teased with a video of Paramore performing "Burning Down the House", one of the band's most popular hits.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]