
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
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Richard Ferrone
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Paul Hirsch
A 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 50 years by Paul Hirsch, a film editor who worked on more than 40 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.
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For a fellow Editor, this book is priceless
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Thank you for a wonderful memoir. It made me think deeply about many similar paths taken - or not - a long time ago.
Honesty with Humility & Gratefulness
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If you like moviemaking, you’ll love this journey!
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Good editor. Good book.
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1. The author structured the book chronologically, which made it easier to follow.
2. The stories told are very personal and offer a lot of behind-the-scenes information “outsiders” rarely hear.
3. The author started out on film and witnesses/shared some of the finer points of digital filmmaking.
4. You get a much better sense of the importance of a film editor when reading thr book.
5. I especially like how Mr. Hirsch described his relationships and interactions with different directors, producers, and musicians.
6. And I can’t overlook the narration, which I thought was wonderful. Just enough of a New York feel, combined with a worldliness and sense of gratitude and love of life.
An outstanding story and narration!
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Fantastic perspective of an editor’s life!
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Loving it, but would have cut the first part out
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Very entertaining and enlightening.
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Behind the scenes in the editing room
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A must for anyone with passion for editing
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