Inspirations (1997)
Clear Blue Sky Productions

Description

A 100-minute exploration of the creative process that takes off from the essential question: how do artists get ideas? An insight into the fascinating world inhabited by seven diverse artists.

Tags

Architecture, Dance, Composition, Sculpture, Painting

Collected reviews and ratings

10 Amazon user reviews

In Inspirations seven artists from the famous (the late Roy Lichtenstein, David Bowie) to the more obscure (Pueblo sculptor Nora Narango-Morse, French Canadian dancer Louise Lecavalier) discuss why they became artists and what it means to create as both a daily routine and a lifelong passion.
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8.1 Apollo Movie Guide | Scott Weinberg

Well, once again the door to my closed-minded ignorance was forced wide open, and I felt proud of myself for enjoying the culture and insight offered in Inspirations.
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8.0 Variety | Brendan Kelly

Apted's thoughtful approach gives the subjects a good deal of room to come through with genuine insights about the mysterious process of creating art. Pic is a tad long, however, and would benefit from losing about 10 minutes.
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7.5 digitallyobsessed.com | Debi Lee Mandel

The filmmaker's own understanding of the creative process makes this an important watch for those wanting a broader comprehension of the human mind.
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7.0 CurrentFilm.com

I've enjoyed most of Apted's works and almost all of his documentaries very much. "Inspirations" is no different, a well-crafted and informative look at what makes the people produce their particular art.
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7.0 needcoffee.com

It seemed to do less and provide less information in the allotted time than "Me & Isaac Newton" accomplished. This being said, what it does manage to do makes it worthy enough for a viewing. For those interested in the artists listed, or even just their fields, there is something to be gained--although more would have been appreciated.
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5.0 filmcritic.com | Christopher Null

Lichtenstein and Bowie aside, I highly doubt Apted's documentary will much inspire anyone who sees it.
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