Talking heads road to nowhere12/22/2023 If money is not an object, go see this movie. I'll acknowledge that Director Monte Hellman has style, but I'm unable to describe it. I am aware there is an audience for this type of movie who enjoy obscure plots populated with ill defined characters. 'We hoped that David would change his mind, but he was really not into touring anymore,' drummer Chris Frantz told Songfacts. After the first 30 minutes, I took a bathroom break and noticed that at least half the audience had left, presumably in time to get their money back. Talking Heads never played 'Road To Nowhere' live because David Byrne had them stop touring in 1984 following the release of their concert film Stop Making Sense. I commend him for having the courage to allow his name be listed in the credits. Rather than give up, he spliced the scenes at random, collected his check and vanished. More than likely the film editor went mad attempting to splice the scenes together to make a coherent story. When the director needs a retake, we watch him shoot the same scene over three times. As we watch various scenes of the director 'shooting his movie,' we become more confused regarding the storyline. I don't blame him.she's gorgeous and mysterious, perfect for a part that is the centerpiece of this convoluted, incomprehensible, maddening movie. Mademoiselle Sossamon has been chosen for the lead in this 'movie within a movie' She tells the Director she is 'not an actress' but he wants her anyway. We soon learn that the story is about the shooting of a movie. As this soporific scene concludes it sets the stage for a 120+ minute film that defies description. E Theres a city in my mind Come along and take that ride Dbm and its all right, baby, its all right E. E Takin that ride to nowhere Dbm well take that ride. Chorus E Were on a road to nowhere Dbm come on inside. Considering the amount of u-turns the Tories have made over the last 3 years, Liz Truss should have entered the stage at the Tory Party Conference to, The Road to Nowhere by Talking Heads. A E Here is where times is on our side B take you there E take you there. RT AkanKwaku: Instead of M People’s Moving On Up. During the next 2-3 minutes we watch as she moves the hair dryer closer to her face. A E Maybe you wonder where you are B I dont care. ![]() 3 minutes elapse as we watch her left hand move toward her face. Opening medium shot: Shannyn Sossamon is sitting on a bed with her back to the headboard.The camera begins to move s-l-o-w-l-y toward a closeup of her face against a backdrop of silence.
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