Kathy Bates,
James Cameron,
Joe Dante,
Dede Allen,
Jerry Bruckheimer
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The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Editing teaches the viewer how editors compile strips of film in order to create memorable moviegoing experiences. In addition to interviews with a variety of respected ... read more
DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005
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November 8, 2011Fascinating documentary about a field that, at first glance, doesn't seem very interesting (it is). The Cutting Edge demonstrates the importance of an editor, the unsung hero of the film industry, without overly glorifying the profession. Kathy Bates narrates and movie icons such... read more
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August 11, 2010[font=Century Gothic]"The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Editing" is a mildly interesting documentary about the art and history of film editing, starting with its invention which made narrative films possible. It is fascinating that women were many of the pioneers in this field. F... read more
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September 11, 2010Editing was always something I was aware of in the conveyance of timing continuity and emotion, but until I watched this I had no idea of the evolution of the form. Some of my favorite scenes and how the timing made it happen. For example Spielberg talking about the shots of the ... read more
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September 10, 2010"My editing process is an intuitive process; it's what feels truthful, it's what feels strong, and it's what works."
"The editor has the most objective eye in that creative environment." - Steven Spielberg
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February 28, 2010This is a must see documentary for any serious film buff. For all you folks out there that dismiss older films, you may be surprised by your favorite directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and James Cameron praising the magnificence of silent film... read more
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April 7, 2009A very interesting into the look of the 'invisible art' of film editing. The doc covers the history of film editing on to modern techniques and genre-specific practices as well. Very informational and entertaining for anyone who might be interested.
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February 8, 2008A pretty good documentary overall, but nothing great. It had a lot of unique information on the history of film editing that I was not aware of, so that was fun to learn about.
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March 20, 2007
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
September 17, 2005
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
If you're a filmmaker or an aspiring critic, it may well be essential viewing. Full Review
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