A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away: My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits—Star Wars, Carrie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Mission: Impossible, and More
by Paul Hirsch
Description
In this candid and entertaining memoir, a legendary film editor recounts five decades shaping some of Hollywood’s most beloved and influential movies, from groundbreaking science fiction and horror to iconic comedies and high-stakes action. Drawing on experiences in the cutting room and behind the scenes, he reveals how story, rhythm, performance, and collaboration transform raw footage into cinematic magic. Along the way, the book offers vivid portraits of directors, actors, and creative teams, as well as an insider’s view of the pressures, surprises, and craft behind major studio productions. A lively reflection on filmmaking, friendship, and the art of editing, it will appeal to movie lovers and aspiring filmmakers alike.
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paperback
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2021
369 pages
ISBN: 9781641605243
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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