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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’: Jay Prychidny on Editing in Tim Burton’s World

October 8, 2024

‘That was a huge lesson for me—realizing that audiences really don’t need everything spelled out.’ […]

‘Tell Me Lies’: Picture Editor Julie Cohen on Finding the Right Cuts for the Twisted Romance

October 7, 2024

“I do feel like I am an artist-editor, and I found my medium in college.” […]

Cutting Through the Noise: How Toj Mora and Other Deaf Editors Are Giving Hollywood a New Lens

September 26, 2024

“People have a misconception about what Deafness is and are afraid to ask about it. Don’t assume that I can or cannot do something. Ask and I’ll tell you.” […]

‘Presumed Innocent’ Editor Eleanor Infante On Trailers, Work Relationships and Listening Skills

September 10, 2024

The biggest lesson is to listen. Really listen to what people are saying—whether it’s the director, the producer, or even the audience. You have to be open-minded about your work and not get defensive. […]

BOOK REVIEW: A Trio of New Books Excavates Some Big Movies from the 1980s

October 8, 2024

Happily, there’s gold to be found on nearly every page of this engaging book. […]

Jamie Kirkpatrick, ‘Greedy People’ Editor, Talks Mentorship, Spielberg, and More

August 26, 2024

By Rob Feld For Jamie Kirkpatrick, ACE, the path to editing began in the Midwest, where, as an only […]

Doc Crotzer and Paul Hsu Tell the Post Secrets Behind the ‘Road House’ Remake

August 23, 2024

“Doug wanted to make what he called a ‘grounded popcorn action movie,'” said picture editor Doc Crotzer, ACE. […]

‘Ripley’s’ Editing Game: David Rogers and Joshua Raymond Lee Talk About the Elegant Netflix Hit

August 22, 2024

When the audience first meets the grifter Tom Ripley in the eponymous new limited series drama, “Ripley,” he’s dragging a dead body down a long flight of stairs in the dark: clunk, clunk, clunk. The sinister moment draws us in — and somehow, seemingly makes us complicit in the crime. […]