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Knives Out

In 2019 Writer / Director Rian Johnson’s Knives Out surprised and delighted audiences with his modern take on the “whodunnit” mystery movie.  To help deliver this wickedly stylish story, Rian turned once again to editor, Bob Ducsay.  Having worked together […]

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul editor, Chris McCaleb ACE has quite a track record with “fan favorite” hour-long dramas; starting with his role as an assistant editor on AMC’s groundbreaking series, Breaking Bad.  Since his time on Breaking Bad, Chris has gone […]

Captain Marvel

We celebrate Women’s History Month here on The Rough Cut by shining the spotlight on Marvel-ous editor Debbie Berman ACE, who helped bring Captain Marvel to life.  Recorded in front of a live audience, Debbie talks to us about the […]

The Invisible Man

When writer/director Leigh Whannell brought editor Andy Canny his ideas for a whole new take on The Invisible Man, Andy’s main concern was the prospect of objects floating around the screen looking silly.  The results at the box office have […]

Baby Driver

From out of the Rough Cut archives comes this previously unreleased on-set interview with Baby Driver editor, Paul Machliss.  Recorded while the action is literally happening on location, Paul details the unique workflow he employed for Edgar Wright’s music video […]

Troop Zero

Editor Catherine Haight, ACE is no stranger to the Sundance scene.  At the 2018 festival her film Puzzle, made its world premiere.  At last year’s 2019 festival it was Amazon Studios’ Troop Zero making its debut.  But it would be […]

1917

Oscar-winning editor, Lee Smith ACE is on the podcast to talk about his new hit film, 1917.  Directed by Sam Mendes and lensed by cinematographer, Roger Deakins ASC BSC, the film tells the tale of two British soldiers on a […]