David Byrne Brings the Giant Suit Back for ‘Stop Making Sense’ Re-Release

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The classic concert film, first released in 1984, will make a grand return to theaters worldwide courtesy of a new, official remaster from A24. Cue dancing shoes and giant suit.

to groove along to hits like “Burning Down the House” and “Life During Wartime” have followed the film for the last 39 years.

If you haven’t had the pleasure of being one of those thoroughly entertained viewers during the film’s repeated repertory screenings over the years—I’ve been fortunate enough to watch it on the big screen twice myself—you’ll get your biggest chance yet this year. A24, the distributor behind recent Oscar hit. To celebrate, it plans to give the film a 4K-remastered, worldwide theatrical release later this year.celebrating the film’s big re-release with a trip to the dry cleaners.

Cut to: David Byrne wearing the enormously oversized suit he wore in the film, for the song “Girlfriend Is Better.” That’s the song the film’s title comes from too—it’s really a centerpiece in its own way, in large part because of Byrne’s large suit. Byrne’s been back in the zeitgeist of late for his own endeavors. Most notably, he starred in the Tony- and Emmy-nominatedon Broadway from late 2021 to spring 2022. The performance-driven musical combined cuts from throughout his career with his surreal, funny, heady musings.

 

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It sounds like it's time to 'dance the night away', especially with that special someone! fakethefarewell

Fun movie.

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