Today on Art of the Cut we’re talking with two of the editors of the epic FX Network series, Shogun. With us today are Aika Miyake and Maria Gonzales. Thomas Krueger also edited the series but was unable to join us. Aika is originally from Japan, where she cut mostly TV spots. Her other work includes Chef’s Table: BBQ, the documentary, Hafu: The Mi…

Today on Art of the Cut we’re talking with one of the editors of the Netflix mini-series, Griselda. Kelly Stuyvesant joins us for this conversation. The other editors on the series are Joaquin Elizondo and Christopher Cavanaugh. Kelly’s credits include work on Agents of SHIELD, Helstrom, and The Sandman. Don't forget to follow along with this podca…

Today on Art of the Cut we’re talking with one of the ACE Eddie winning editors of “Escaping Twin Flames,” which won the Eddie for Best Edited Documentary, non-theatrical. Inbal Lessner was the Executive Producer and Supervising editor. We last spoke with Inbal for Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult “Exposed” which was nominated for an ACE Eddie in 202…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking to the winner of the Indie Spirit Award for Best Editing: Daniel Garber, about his work on the film How to Blow up a Pipeline. Daniel’s other work includes the feature film, Cam - which was also a collaboration with his “Pipeline” director, Daniel Goldhaber. Daniel has also worked in documentary editing on fil…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid. Nathan’s been a guest on Art of the Cut a few times including for the last Ghostbusters - Afterlife, and also for John Wick 4. Shane Reid is coming from the world of TV spot editing - as you’ll hear in the interview and music videos. …

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with producer and editor Michelle Mizner about the film “20 Days in Mariupol.” It won the Sundance Audience Award, a DGA Award, a BAFTA Award, and the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. Michelle was also nominated for an ACE Eddie and won a BFE Award for her editing of the film. Michelle is a Sundance and Emm…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Oscar winner, Joe Walker, ACE. I interviewed Joe in person just before the ACE Eddies at his home on a rainy Los Angeles day… you may hear some of that in the background. Joe was one of the very first Art of the Cut guests on March 18th, 2014 - a decade ago - when he was nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA an…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with multi-Oscar winner, Walter Murch, ACE. I interviewed Walter in person just before his appearance at the 2024 ACE Eddie Awards to receive his Career Achievement Award - an award which was presented by his long-time friend and collaborator, George Lucas. Murch's career is filled with cinematic cultural touc…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with two of the three editors of Matthew Vaughn’s comedy/action film, Argylle. Joining us for today’s discussion are Tom Harrison-Read and Oscar-winning editor Lee Smith, ACE. Lee’s been on Art of the Cut several times including for Dunkirk, 1917, Dark Phoenix, and Spectre. Lee was nominated for a BAFTA for Th…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with the editors of the ACE Eddie nominated documentary, American Symphony. Sammy Dane steps into the edit chair for the first time. His previous films include assistant editing on After Shock, The Boy From Medellin, 16 Bars, and Hip Hop, the Songs that Shook America. Jim Hession has cut Marina Amramovic: The …

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editor Laurent Sénéchal who is nominated for an Oscar for Best Editing and an ACE Eddie for his work on the Oscar Best Picture nominee, Anatomy of a Fall. His previous work - for the last nearly 20 years - has been in French and European TV and features.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editor Keith Fraase, about the Oscar Best Picture nominated film, “Past Lives.” Keith is also nominated for an ACE Eddie for Best Edited Dramatic Feature for the film. Keith’s past work includes the feature films: Knight of Cups, To the Wonder, Chappaquiddick, and Song to Song. There's a lot of great excl…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editors Geraud Brisson, ACE, and Daniel Martens about their ACE Eddie nomination for their episode - the finale of Lessons in Chemistry. The series was also edited by Matthew Barbato, Laura Zempel, ACE, Jack Cunningham, and Lilly Wild. Geraud was previously a guest on Art of the Cut to discuss CODA when i…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editor Jon Poll, and additional editor, Kheireddine El-Helou. They’ve joined us to talk about The Color Purple. Jon’s credits include Father of the Bride, Bombshell, The Greatest Showman, Meet the Fockers, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, among many others. Kheireddine has also been an additiona…

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Hilda Rasula, ACE, about editing “American Fiction” which won the AFI’s Movie of the Year Award and was nominated for a Spirit Award, a Critic’s Choice award, a Golden Globe and the PGA for best picture and could be on the list for the Oscar. Hilda’s previous features include Moving On, Vengeance, French Exit …

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Yorgos Mavropsaridis, ACE, the editor of Oscar-shortlister, Poor Things. Yorgos was an ACE nominee for The Lobster. He was nominated for a BAFTA and an Oscar and won the ACE Eddie for The Favourite. In addition he’s edited The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and has over 100 international film credits. Yorgos w…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Oscar-winning editor, Pietro Scalia, ACE about editing Michael Mann’s Ferrari. Scalia won the Oscar and an ACE Eddie for JFK. Was nominated for an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for Good Will Hunting. Won a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie and was nominated for an Oscar for Gladiator. Won an Oscar and an ACE Eddie and was …

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with BAFTA nominee, Mark Everson, about editing Wonka. Mark has edited both of the Paddington movies, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Johnny English Strikes Again. His TV work includes Tracey Ullman’s Show, The Toast of London, and his BAFTA nomination for The Mighty Boosh. Please check out the transcribed…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Emmy and ACE Eddie winning editor, Michelle Tesoro, ACE about editing Bradley Cooper’s Maestro. Michelle won an Emmy and an ACE Eddie for editing Queen’s Gambit. She also edited the feature films Flag Day and On the Basis of Sex. And TV series including Fringe, House of Cards, When They See Us, and Baller…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Oscar-winning editor Zach Staenberg, ACE about editing John Woo’s latest film, “Silent Night.” Zach won an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for original Matrix film. He’s also been nominated for an Emmy and won an ACE Eddie for “Gotti.” His other work includes Ava, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Speed Racer, Matrix Reloade…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Oscar-winner, Claire Simpson and Sam Restivo about editing Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.” Claire won an Oscar, a BAFTA, and an ACE Eddie for editing Platoon. She won a BAFTA and was nominated for an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for The Constant Gardner. Other films include Nine, Wall Street, and The Last Duel. Sam …

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Kevin Tent, ACE, about his long-time collaboration with director Alexander Payne and their latest film, “The Holdovers.” Kevin’s been on Art of the Cut before for his last Alexander Payne collaboration, “Downsizing” and for “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” Kevin has been nominated for numerous ACE Eddies for h…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Kirk Baxter, ACE, about editing David Fincher’s latest: The Killer, which is now on Netflix. Kirk’s been on Art of the Cut before - for Gone Girl and for Mank. He was nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. He won an Oscar, a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie for The…

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with Dean Zimmerman, ACE about the limited Netflix series, All the Light We Cannot See, directed by his long-time collaborator, Shawn Levy. Dean’s been on Art of the Cut before for “Free Guy” and “Stranger Things” and “Mazerunner.” He’s part of a legendary editing family, headed by his father Don Zimmerman, wh…

Today on Art of the Cut, it’s my pleasure to speak with legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker, ACE, about working with her legendary director, Martin Scorsese, about their latest film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Thelma’s filmography includes editing eight Oscar Best Picture nominated films. She was nominated for her first Oscar for Best editing fo…

Today on Art of the Cut, it’s my pleasure to speak with Errol Morris’s longtime editor, Steven Hathaway. This discussion is about Morris’s latest documentary, The Pigeon Tunnel, about one of the world’s most famous novelists… and spy, John le Carre. The film recently released in theaters and is currently streaming on Apple Plus. Hathaway has edited…

Today on Art of the Cut, it’s my pleasure to speak with ACE Eddie-winning and Emmy-winning editor, Taylor Mason, ACE, about the film Birth/Rebirth, which was in theaters earlier this year and is now available on Amazon Prime or Apple TV. Previously, Taylor has edited A Black Lady Sketch Show, Dahmer: Monster - The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and Pose. Sh…

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Darrin Navarro, ACE, who started his career with the legendary Roger Corman and has edited films including The Lovers, The End of the Tour, Killer Joe and I Love Dick. Darrin has worked with legendary director William Friedkin for years, starting as an assistant editor. Novarro talks about The Caine Mutiny Cou…

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with one of the editors of the movie The Burial. Edited by Lee Percy, ACE and Jay Cassidy, ACE - BOTH have been guests on Art of the Cut in the past. This time around, we spoke with Lee about his work on the film. Lee previously spoke to Art of the Cut about his work on The Mountain Between Us. Lee won an ACE Edie …

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with four members of the editorial team for Gareth Edwards film, “The Creator.” Joining me to discuss the challenges and rewards of this film are Oscar winning editor, Joe Walker, ACE. Also Oscar-nominated editor, Hank Corwin, ACE. We’ll also be talking to Scott Morris, and an old friend Job ter Burg, ACE - NCE, wh…

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with director, Rudy Valdez, and his editor Viridiana Lieberman about the new documentary, Carlos about guitar legend, Carlos Santana. Rudy is a two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker. His HBO documentary The Sentence was a Sundance Audience Award-winner. He’s also worked on numerous other projects as a cinematograph…

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Lucy Donaldson, the editor of Kenneth Branagh’s latest film, “A Haunting in Venice.” Lucy’s feature film work includes Unspoken, Breaking News in Yuba County, Ma, Stuck, and Choice.

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with the editors of Gran Turismo - Colby Parker, Junior, ACE, Austyn Daines, and co-editor, Eric Freidenberg. Colby’s been on Art of the Cut before for his work on Mile 22. Colby was nominated for an ACE Eddie for his work on Ant-Man. His other work includes Patriot’s Day, Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor and Battl…

Today on Art of the Cut, a little change of pace. August was the 30th anniversary of the movie, The Fugitive, directed by Andrew Davis and edited by Don Brochu, David Finfer, Dean Goodhill, Dov Hoenig, Richard Nord and Dennis Virkler. Why so many editors? You’ll soon find out as I talk to director Andrew Davis about the evolution of the film throug…

Today on Art of the Cut, Jennifer Lame, ACE, discusses editing Oppenheimer with some of the key members of her editing team: Additional Editor, Mike Fay, First Assistant editor (Avid) Nick Ellsberg, and First Assistant Editor (film), Tom Foligno. Jennifer Lame was an early Art of the Cut guest when she edited Manchester By the Sea, for which she wa…

Today on Art of the Cut, Ken Eluto, ACE, Jane Rizzo, ACE and William Henry, ACE discuss cutting Succession, which has earned all three of them Emmy nominations for separate episodes this year. Ken landed his first Emmy nomination in 1996 for American Experience. He was also nominated for an Emmy and an ACE Eddie for 30 Rock, then WON an Emmy and AC…

Today on Art of the Cut, editor Stephanie Filo, ACE. Stephanie just hit the Emmy trifecta: she was nominated for three Emmys for three different series! She was nominated for Outstanding Editing in a Variety Program for A Black Lady Sketch Show along with editors Malinda Zehner Guerra, and Taylor Mason. Also in the Variety Programming category, she…

Today we’re talking with the editors of the TV series, The White Lotus which has been nominated for Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Picture Editing in a Drama Series category. Heather Persons, ACE has been nominated for her episode, “Abductions” and John Valerio, ACE has been nominated for his episode “Arrivederci.” Heather has been nominated three …

Today we’re talking with Nena Erb, ACE about the film Joy Ride. Nena has won two Primetime Emmys for her work on Project Greenlight and Insecure. She also has three ACE Eddie nominations - two for Insecure, and one for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Her other work includes editing Justin Bieber’s Believe, the TV series Little America, and the feature film Li…

Today we’re talking with some of the editing team from the biggest pinkest movie to hit screens in a while - Barbie. With us for this conversation are editor Nick Houy, ACE… his first assistant editor, Nick Ramirez, apprentice editor, Maya Rivera, and post PA, Abdul Ndadi. Nick Huoy has been on Art of the Cut before for director Greta Gerwig’s Litt…

Today we’re talking with Eddie Hamilton, ACE about Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. Eddie was last on Art of the Cut to discuss Top Gun Maverick - which was the most listened to episode of the last year. He’s also talked with Art of the Cut about Mission Impossible: Fallout, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, and Kin…

Today we’re talking with Kelly Matsumoto, ACE and Dylan Highsmith about editing Fast X. Dylan has worked his way up, mainly as a VFX Editor, including on Fast Five. And has been an editor on Fast and Furious 6, Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious, and Fast 9. He’s also edited Pacific Rim: Uprising, and Star Trek Beyond. Kelly’s experience with the F…

Today we’re talking with Oscar nominee and multiple BAFTA nominee Barney Pilling, ACE about editing Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City. Barney has been nominated for BAFTAs for his editing of Spooks, Life on Mars, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. He was also nominated for a BAFTA and won an ACE Eddie for The Grand Budapest Hotel. His other work includes Mrs…

Today we’re talking with Michael Andrews, ACE, editor of the incredible animated feature, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Anyone who has seen this has to just be in awe of how something like this got made - and Mike’s gonna shed some light on that for us. Mike’s credits include editing Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, The SpongeBob Movie: Spo…

Today we’re talking with three of the editors of the Disney Plus series, Andor - John Gilroy, ACE. Yan Miles, ACE and Simon Smith. John Gilroy, ACE is an editor and also a producer on the series. He was nominated for a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie for the feature film Michael Clayton. And he was nominated for an ACE Eddie and a BAFTA for Nightcrawler. Hi…

Today we’re talking with two of the editors of the TV series, The Last of Us - Timothy Good, ACE and Emily Mendez. Tim edited the feature Dead Man Down and numerous TV series including The Umbrella Academy, The Resident and others. Emily Mendez was an assistant editor on all 9 episodes of The Last of Us and editor for four of them. She was an assis…

Today is the 400th episode of Art of the Cut. We’re talking with two of the editors of the TV series, Wednesday. They are Jay Prychidny, CCE and Ana Yavari. Jay joined us just a few months ago to chat about editing Scream 6. Jay has won or been nominated for numerous Canadian Cinema Editors Awards for projects including The Alienist, Orphan Black, …

Today we’re talking with the editors of the TV series, Poker Face. Those editors are Bob Ducsay, ACE, Glenn Garland, ACE, Paul Swain, and Shaheed Qaasim. Bob’s been on the show several times, most recently for the two Knives Out mysteries. He also edited Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Looper, Godzilla King of the Monsters, and Rampage among many others.…

Today we’re talking with the editor of the TV series, Star Trek: Picard. Discussing season 3, is editor Drew Nichols, who is also an associate producer on the show. Drew started off in reality and documentary programming about 15 years ago and transitioned into scripted as an assistant editor on great shows like Mad Men and True Detective. He moved…

Today we’re talking with Harry Yoon, ACE, Laura Zempel, Jordan Kim, and Nat Fuller about the TV series Beef. This is the first in a series of six Art of the Cut episodes leading up to Emmy voting. Upcoming shows will feature editors from Andor, Picard, Poker Face, The Last of Us, and Wednesday. Harry Yoon has been on Art of the Cut many times befor…