‘Stop Making Sense’ to return in theaters for 40th anniversary; trailer and release date

A24 was the star at the Academy Awards 2023 when it swept the trophies for the films Everything Everywhere All At Once and The Whale. Now, the studio will be releasing Stop Making Sense, an acclaimed documentary, in theaters in a restored, 4K version. Here’s what we know.

Stop Making Sense will be released in IMAX in its latest version, as well as in other theaters. The film, dubbed as “the greatest concert film of all time”, is directed by Jonathan Demme.

What is Stop Making Sense about?

Stop Making Sense is a concert film based on the rock band Talking Heads. It was released 40 years ago in 1984 and is a cult film at indie theaters and private screenings.

Cashing in on the mania, A24 is all set to re-release Stop Making Sense. Not just that, the remastered version of the documentary film will also have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023.

What’s more, the promotions will include a rare reunion of Talking Heads after 21 years and a Q&A session with the band.

What is the release date of Stop Making Sense?

Stop Making Sense will be released in IMAX theaters on September 22, 2023, and other theaters on September 29, 2023.

Trailer of Stop Making Sense

A24 has released a restored version trailer, and it looks smashing.

The trailer description reads: "We’re bringing Jonathan Demme’s seminal Talking Heads doc STOP MAKING SENSE back to theaters for its 40th anniversary, newly restored in pristine 4K. Experience/re-experience the greatest concert film of all time in IMAX on September 22 and theaters everywhere on September 29!"

Watch the trailer of Stop Making Sense here:

FAQs

Q1:What is Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense is a stylish concert film of the rock band Talking Heads, shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. The film is directed by Jonathan Demme.

Q2:Is Stop Making Sense releasing again?
Stop Making Sense is set to release in US theaters in IMAX theaters on September 22, and other theaters on September 29, 2023. It was first released on October 18, 1984.