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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 MoreBy Paul HirschNarrated by Richard FerroneLength15h 48m
About this audiobook
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 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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (1.2K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreBiography and Memoir, Other
Length15 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byRichard Ferrone
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJan 4, 2020
LanguageEnglish
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