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“STOP MAKING SENSE” Packs Joshua Tree Theater

As soon as David Byrne walked onto the screen with his boombox, the energy in the room was electric.
The Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Blak Box Theater was the place to be for a truly unforgettable, packed-house screening of STOP MAKING SENSE. The event, presented in stunning 7.1 cinematic surround sound, turned the already-legendary Talking Heads concert film into a fully immersive experience that had the audience buzzing from start to finish.  
Patrons arrived to find a lively atmosphere, enhanced by a full bar serving expertly hand-shaken mixed drinks. Conversations were filled with excitement as fans—some longtime devotees, others discovering the film for the first time—settled into their seats, drinks in hand, ready to witness one of the greatest concert films of all time.
 
As soon as David Byrne walked onto the screen with his boombox, the energy in the room was electric. The film’s pulsating rhythms, delivered through the theater’s state-of-the-art surround sound, created an almost tangible presence, making it feel as though the band was performing right in front of the audience.
 
The night also featured an engaging panel discussion led by the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Film Institute directors, Matthew Caron and Patricia Vernhes. The discussion delved into the film’s enduring legacy, its groundbreaking cinematography by Jonathan Demme, and the sheer artistry of Talking Heads’ performance.
 
From the stunning audiovisual presentation to the thoughtful conversation… it wasn’t just a movie screening—it was a celebration of music, film, and community, proving once again that Stop Making Sense is more than just a concert film; it’s an experience that continues to bring people together, decade after decade.

FILM INSTITUTE

HI-DESERT CULTURAL CENTER

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