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Kiss Me, Deadly: The Life Lessons of Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’
One of my earliest memories is of my mother taking me into Manhattan from Brooklyn one gloomy morning, on a subway train crossing the East River. […]
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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Kill the Documentary’ Takes Aim at an Old Art Form
A new book takes aim at the art of documentary from a critical, leftist viewpoint. […]
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Coming of Age: A Childhood Love of Film Led to an Editing Career
When I was growing up, Hollywood felt so far away because the films themselves were so otherworldly. The notion that someone could write and capture these images was mind-blowing to me. […]
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TAIL POP: The Enduring Wisdom of Indiana Jones
The enduring wisdom of Indiana Jones […]
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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Art and Craft of Motion Picture Editing’
A new book looks at the craft of picture editing from a fresh perspective […]
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How a Love for Old Movies Launched a Career
How ‘Top Hat’ lifted spirits – and launched a career […]
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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Editing for Directors’ Has Advice for Aspiring Helmers
What Directors need to know about editing […]
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Words Like Bullets: How ‘Smell Smell’ Met with Success
Why ‘Sweet Smell’ Succeeded […]
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Fallout: How a Movie Lover Went From Counter-Terrorism to Storytelling
The author nearly took a job with the national security agency – until his love of storytelling took over […]
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UNION MADE: Patrick McMahon on His Journey From the Rink to the Cutting Room
Patrick McMahon, ACE, cut many horror/suspense projects, including the original, “A Nightmare On Elm Street.” He’s also edited seven pilots (five of which went to series) and documentaries including HBO’s Emmy Award-winning “Baghdad ER.” […]