A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away

A special “Book Club” edition of The Rough Cut!  Editor, Paul Hirsch ACE shares stories from his new autobiography. Hear Paul tell us all about:

  • Finding his future in a French movie theater
  • Brian De Palma’s filmmaking grammar
  • Cutting the “prom scene” from Carrie
  • Joining the Rebels to edit Star Wars
  • Darth Vader’s Camaro-inspired TIE fighter
  • Saving Ferris
  • Landing Planes, Trains & Automobiles

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