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. […]
The enduring wisdom of Indiana Jones […]
A new book looks at the craft of picture editing from a fresh perspective […]
How ‘Top Hat’ lifted spirits – and launched a career […]
What Directors need to know about editing […]
The author nearly took a job with the national security agency – until his love of storytelling took over […]
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.” […]
Whatever you read about — news, politics, history, race, psychology, robots, the Poem-a-Day in your inbox—informs your vision. Empathy is a vital skill. Dabbling is beneficial. […]
I grew up in a Long Island suburb among people about whom a friend once said, “If they can’t eat it or wear it, they don’t want it.” […]
A New Book Looks at the Tortured Creators – and Editing-Room Nightmare – Behind ‘Midnight Cowboy’ […]
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