Film History

A new book takes aim at the art of documentary from a critical, leftist viewpoint.

When I was growing up, Hollywood felt so far away because the films themselves were so otherworldly. The notion that someone could write and capture these images was mind-blowing to …

“I used to edit reality shows. My heart was never into cutting reality, but I was tempted by the dark side —  the money.”

The enduring wisdom of Indiana Jones

A new book looks at the craft of picture editing from a fresh perspective

How ‘Top Hat’ lifted spirits – and launched a career

What Directors need to know about editing

Why ‘Sweet Smell’ Succeeded

Bogdanovich died on January 6 at the age of 82.

Rodriguez, who has been working with Schrader since the mid-2010s, is a comparative newcomer. The Cleveland native made his feature film debut as the editor on what was Schrader’s 19th …