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
Author(s): Paul Hirsch
The behind-the-scenes stories of the greatest movies of the past fifty years, told by the film editor who pieced them togetherA Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years by Paul Hirsch, a film editor who worked on more than forty features. Starting with his work on Carrie, Hirsch gives insight into the production process, touching upon casting, directing, cutting, and scoring. It's a riveting look at the decisions that went into creating memorable and iconic scenes and offers fascinating portraits of filmmakers, stars, and composers. Part film-school primer, part paean to legendary directors and professionals, the funny yet insightful writing will entertain and inform aficionados and casual moviegoers alike.
Product Information
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- : Chicago Review Press
- : Chicago Review Press
- : 01 August 2021
- : 228mm x 152mm x 228mm
- : books
Special Fields
- : Paul Hirsch
- : BC
- : 2108
- : 369
- : AFKV