Hirsch Paul - 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 - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: " For its sheer excellence diversity and cultural impact Paul Hirsch's filmography speaks for itself. They say a film is made in the editing room and this book is easily the most comprehensive revelatory and illuminating account of this essential cinematic art. A must - read for both the casual moviegoer and the serious cinephile alike." Mark Hamill A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far Far Away provides a behind - the - scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years as seen through the eyes of Paul Hirsch the Oscar - winning film editor who worked on such classics as George Lucas's Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Brian De Palma's Carrie and Mission: Impossible Herbert Ross's Footloose and Steel Magnolias John Hughes's Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Planes Trains & Automobiles Joel Schumacher's Falling Down and Taylor Hackford's Ray. Hirsch breaks down his career movie by movie offering a riveting look at the decisions that went into creating some of cinema's most iconic scenes. He also provides behind - the - scenes insight into casting directing and scoring and intimate portraits of directors producers composers and stars. Part film school primer part paean to legendary filmmakers and professionals this funny and insightful book will entertain and inform aficionados and casual moviegoers alike.
Title: 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): Hirsch Paul
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Barcode: 9781641605243
Pages: 369 Pages, 20 Color Photos
Publication Date: 5/4/2021
Category: Biography: Arts & Entertainment