
Jeff Groth on Editing Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Joker’: ‘He Was Free to Experiment, So He Did’
“We wanted to do something different, not just from Batman, but from all comic-based films.” […]
“We wanted to do something different, not just from Batman, but from all comic-based films.” […]
“We had to make people feel comfortable enough to laugh, without beveling off any of the hard edges or flinching from the subject matter.” […]
“There were a few dance moves that made my jaw drop.” […]
“It was extremely difficult to find more than the skimpiest info about editors, so I just kept digging and digging.” […]
“’Ad Astra’ is an existential journey. The further Roy McBride travels out into space, the deeper we go into his soul. It’s really a dive into the subconscious.” […]
“I recognized early on what this kid was going through and how he felt.” […]
“Comedy is very subjective, and it’s so hard to do.” […]
Faced with a demanding career and a time-crunched personal life, a veteran film editor is behind a new system designed to help colleagues find the right balance. […]
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