Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis

2022
1h 41min

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7,7/10

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Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2022)

The story of the album art design studio, Hipgnosis, who created some of the most iconic album covers of all time.

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueThe story of the album art design studio, Hipgnosis, who created some of the most iconic album covers of all time.The story of the album art design studio, Hipgnosis, who created some of the most iconic album covers of all time.The story of the album art design studio, Hipgnosis, who created some of the most iconic album covers of all time.

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Récompenses
- 4 nominations au total

Anecdotes
In a 2023 interview with New Music Express, Anton Corbijn spoke about why he made the film black-and-white, with the exception of the album covers: "It started off in color and then I realized that the quality of all the archival footage was not really how I would have liked to have shot it because you have no control over that. A way to use it well would be to bring everything as a uniform look and that was in black and white. And then make the album sleeves the highlight of your day when you look at those. That worked really, really well."

Citations
Storm Thorgerson: I'm described by some as difficult to work with, by others as a ponce, by some as a narcissist with an ego the size a small planet, by some as really awkward, argumentative, by others yet as grumpy. Very few as handsome and sexy, which of course is the way I see myself.

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Features Répulsion (1965)

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Leans towards Hagiography, with Redeeming Moments

Mixed bag, this film is. There are some redeeming moments of discovery, though. Lots of redundant imagery which is ironic, because this film reveals the kernels of Storm and Po, the creative duo who created lauded LP covers from the 70s and beyond. Anyone who is a graphic designer or photographer might be quite interested in certain portions of this film. Generally, I felt that most of the moments when Po is featured are like his ego is taking an extended bubble bath. But my review is not intended to discount his fine creative output, back in the days long before Photoshop. If you're enamored of a large host of Chirping Musician Heads, you might adore this film. Led Z members, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, and a few from 10cc all share opinions. To be expected, just a handful of women are featured. For the back story on certain LP covers, the producers linger far too long, and the tone seeps into the arena of hagiography. The running time could have done with a tighter edit. Ironically, the final moments are rushed and a bit maudlin. Like many docs, it's neatly wrapped up with a tidy bow: just a few, perfunctory sentences. Believe it or not, I somewhat recommend this film, apart from the above reservations.