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Sometimes drama plays better if the movie has a little "sparkle." Editor Olivier Bugge Coutte discusses "Sentimental Value." Read or listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-SentimentalValue-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-SentimentalValue-pod
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@olivierbuggecoutte
January 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Danish editor, Olivier Bugge Coutté, discusses how and why films change from the script, as Art of the Cut discusses Oscar-contender "Sentimental Value" with him.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-SentimentalValue-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-SentimentalValue-pod
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@theacademyusa.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Amy Foote, ACE, talks about the creative decisions of dealing with archival documents and photos as Art of the Cut talks with her about Netflix's "Cover Up" Links to full interview:
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-CoverUp-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-CoverUp-pod
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Art of the Cut: Cover-Up
Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Oscar-winning directorLaura Poitras, who also edited the documentary Cover-Up with fellow editors Amy , ACE, and Peter Bowman. Cover-Up is available to watch now...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I love all of the wisdom that so many great documentary editors share in my upcoming Art of the Cut book, exclusively about cutting docs and reality. Valentine's Day for your favorite editor is coming up fast...
January 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Choosing a mysterious opening engages the audience. Oscar-nominated director Laura Poitras and editors Amy Foote, ACE and Peter Bowman discuss editing Netflix's "Cover Up"
Read/listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-CoverUp-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-CoverUp-pod
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@netflix
January 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
What's the value of a still photograph when moving video is also available? Alexandra Strauss discusses editing "Orwell 2+2=5" with Oscar-nominated director Raoul Peck and Art of the Cut. Read/listen to the full interview
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-pod
@boris_fx
January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Editor Alexandra Strauss with VO actor for "Orwell 2+2=5" Damian Lewis. The voice performance can change the edit, and not just because of pace. Read or listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-pod
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@acefilmeditors
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The opening image sets the tone for most films, but especially in documentary. Alexandra Strauss discusses editing "Orwell: 2+2=5" Read or listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-pod
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@acefilmeditors
January 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The Oscar-nominated director, Raoul Peck and his editor, Alexandra Strauss discuss editing "Orwell: 2+2=5." A fascinating doc. Lots to learn here! Full interview: listen or read!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Orwell-pod
@boris_fx
@acefilmeditors
January 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I can't wait for everyone to be able to learn from this book. There are so many great pieces of advice from so many brilliant editors.
January 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Shoe leather is a derogatory term in editing, but showing someone go from place to place has its purposes. The editors of "Black Rabbit" discuss this and more on Art of the Cut. Read or listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-pod
@boris_fx
December 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Have you caught up with the latest Art of the Cut? The editors of Black Rabbit discuss the show's editing style. And make sure that you've caught ALL the 2025 podcasts and blogs!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-pod
@boris_fx
@acefilmeditors
December 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Dropped a new interview the day after Christmas. Maybe you haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Some good advice in here from the editors of "Black Rabbit."
Know someone who should follow me?
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-pod
@borisfx.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Curating and sharing bins of temp score helps get consistent tone across multiple editors and episodes. "Black Rabbit" editors talk to Art of the Cut. Read/listen to full interview!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-BlackRabbit-pod
@borisfx.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
How do you deal with overlapping dialogue? Oscar-nominated editor, Sandra Adair, ACE, shares her insights with Art of the Cut. Check out the full interview!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-BlueMoon-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-BlueMoon-pod
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@ACEFilmEditors
December 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
performances. There are challenges to editing each style. Oscar-nominated editor Sandra Adair, ACE discusses editing "Blue Moon." Read or listen to the full interview. And tell your friends to follow me!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-BlueMoon-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-BlueMoon-pod
@boris_fx
@acefilmeditors
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
So much good advice in this upcoming book... no thanks to me... all from the brilliant editors that I've interviewed. Doing some Christmas shopping for your favorite editor? This'll be out next March... so a bit belated...
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Loop Group ain't just for scripted baby.
Tricia Reidy, ACE, one of the editors of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" describes the care in recording background voices. Read or listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-TAR-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-TAR-pod
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@kenlburns
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A great chat with one of Ken Burns' editors, Tricia Reidy, ACE, about "The American Revolution" docu-series.
Please read or listen to the whole interview. Tricia delivers some great insight.... and watch the series!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-TAR-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-TAR-pod
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@kenlburns
December 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
There's so much good advice from great editors in my upcoming book on documentary editing. Thanks to Lindsay Utz, ACE, for this quote.
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Great, great information imparted for documentarians or ANY visual storyteller. Tricia Reidy, ACE, discusses editing Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" docu-series. Read/listen to the full interview!
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-TAR-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-TAR-pod
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@kenlburns.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Some film moments call for an editor to "go big or go home." Oscar-nominated editor Tom Eagles, ACE, discusses editing "Nuremberg" with Art of the Cut. Read or listen to the whole interview
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-NUREMBERG-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Nuremberg-pod
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@tom_eagles_ace
December 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
When you have riveting performances, when do you cut away for contextualization? Tough choices discussed by Oscar-nominated editor, Tom Eagles, ACE, about "Nuremberg." Read/listen to the whole Art of the Cut interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-NUREMBERG-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Nuremberg-pod
@boris_fx
December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Once you hit the climax, how much time do you have to get to the credits? Oscar-nominated editor, Tom Eagles, ACE, discusses his choices on "Nuremberg" with Art of the Cut. Read or listen to the full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-NUREMBERG-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Nuremberg-pod
@borisfx.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reasons for jumping forward in time in a film - compared to the script - can vary. Oscar-nominated editor Tom Eagles, ACE, discusses editing "Nuremberg" with Art of the Cut.
Listen or read full interview.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-NUREMBERG-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Nuremberg-pod
@boris_fx
@acefilmeditors
December 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM