
Lucian Johnston Talks Editing Joaquin Phoenix Character Study ‘Beau Is Afraid’
“I was first drawn to film editing because of how similar it felt to writing. It’s the part of the process where you give language to cinema.” […]
“I was first drawn to film editing because of how similar it felt to writing. It’s the part of the process where you give language to cinema.” […]
“Ask questions as much as possible.” […]
“It may be the hardest movie I’ve ever worked on.” […]
“It’s a bizarre, violent, funny movie, and, yes, it is exactly what I signed up for.” […]
“History is seductive for me.” […]
“I loved helping the director execute their vision. I love being able to craft the story.” […]
“We both came to this with a lot of fear and anxiety about how to accomplish all of this technical wizardry.” […]
From Francois Truffaut to George Lucas to Paul Thomas Anderson, moviemakers have always plumbed their own lives for source material. […]
“You never get used to receiving news of an Oscar nomination.” […]
“We discussed finding the balance of this ensemble piece, how to hit all the strong notes of nuance, and the obsessive artistry of Chef Slowik.” […]
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