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Elia Kazan’s ‘On The Waterfront'(1954)
On the Waterfront represented a whole new style of picture-making to me. Filmed on the actual locations, it grabbed its audience and never let go. […]
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The Fisher Kings: Story Analysts Are on an Expedition for the Big Catch
Analysts — always the first to see material submitted to a studio or network — spend their working lives trolling for their company’s next big hit.
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Mo Henry: The Last of the Negative Cutters?
“I thought this would end fast, and I’m shocked that I’m still doing it.” – Mo Henry […]
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Roman Polanski’s Chinatown
My love for Chinatown has only deepened as my affection for LA has grown more complicated. […]
This Quarter in Film History
THIS MONTH IN FILM HISTORY: Mercury Rising
What makes The Right Stuff one of the great films — one that celebrates an American spirit of achievement — is the zeal of the producers, director, actors, cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and post-production crew to create a documentary look with experimental techniques and editing. […]
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When Uncle Walt Met Mary Poppins: Mark Livolsi Edits ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
The release of Hancock’s current film, Saving Mr. Banks, which tells the tale of the making of Disney’s famous film, Mary Poppins, puts the spotlight on an unlikely pairing in many respects. […]
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Editor As Therapist: Stephen Mirrione Dissects ‘August: Osage County’
“Some of my directors definitely say that sitting with me in the editing room is a therapy session… I recommend to editors to go to a therapy session, because I think they would learn a lot about what it’s like to really listen and be able to draw out what a director is thinking and feeling.” – Stephen Mirrione […]
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Editorial ‘Argo’-naut William Goldenberg
Ben Affleck has a “particularly clear mind” when it comes to the editing process and understanding his editor’s needs while he is shooting, according to William Goldenberg. […]
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Romancing a Trilogy: Sandra Adair Edits ‘Before Midnight’
“Before Sunrise was the second film I edited for Rick, and it was also the first film I ever cut on an Avid… I was confronted with the challenge of starting right in on the cut with Rick and learning to use the Avid at the same time. It was an interesting few weeks at first!” – Sandra Adair, A.C.E. […]
This Quarter in Film History
THIS MONTH IN FILM HISTORY:
The Empire Strikes Back
Because of the film’s enormous reception in the United States, the reviled Japanese former empire became a world player in cinema. […]
