The director fought censors on both sides of the Atlantic from the start of his career to the very last.
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The Talented Mr. Ridley:
First Bio on Filmmaker Scottby Betsy McLaneby Betsy McLaneSir Ridley Scott’s extraordinary career in television and motion pictures is long overdue for a thorough historical and critical examination. Today, with books on almost every imaginable cinematic subject popping …
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The Editor Strikes Back:
Cutting Remarks from the Cutting Roomby Betsy McLaneby Betsy McLaneWith Movers and Shakers: The Monster Makers, long-time editor Tariq Anwar somehow manages to take time away from the bench to write an amusing book about his 30-year career in …
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Virtually every working editor understands that the job is defined as labor as well as creation, craft and, sometimes, art. The Motion Picture Editors Guild ensures that this labor is …
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How to Correctly Raid the Lost Archive of Assets
by Betsy McLaneby Betsy McLaneThis compact and clearly written volume considers virtually every type of archival source likely to be used in media production, and offers practical approaches to finding, selecting and licensing it.
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Editors: Do You Know Your Fabula from Your Syuzhet?
by Betsy McLaneby Betsy McLanePost-production professionals are regularly asked why they select specific picture cuts or sound transitions. Those with successful careers know how to discuss, and sometimes defend, their choices in language that …