num_pages: 392
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 HamillA 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 Lucass Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back  Brian De Palmas Carrie and Impossible  Herbert Rosss Footloose and Steel Magnolias  John Hughess Ferris Buellers Day Off and Planes Trains &amp; Automobiles  Joel Schumachers Falling Down  and Taylor Hackfords Ray .Hirsch breaks down his career movie by movie offering a riveting look at the decisions that went into creating some of cinemas 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.
language: English
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
publisher: Chicago Review Press