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entertainment14 hours ago•4 min saved

Marcia Lucas, the Unsung Editor Who Shaped Star Wars, Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor who helped shape Star Wars and was a pioneer among New Hollywood women, has died at 80 from metastatic cancer in California. She cut THX 1138, American Graffiti, and Star Wars (earning the 1978 Oscar with Paul Hirsch and Richard Chew), and helped determine pivotal moments like Obi-Wan’s death and the film’s emotional throughline, while later influencing Raiders of the Lost Ark. Her work extended to Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Taxi Driver, and she remained a respected, warm presence in the industry; she is survived by her daughters Amanda Lucas and Amy Soper.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #film-editing #new-hollywood

culture3 months ago•15 min saved

The hallway shot that defines Taxi Driver's loneliness

As Taxi Driver marks its 50th anniversary, BBC culture argues the film’s defining moment isn’t De Niro’s famous mirror line but a bold corridor tracking shot that moves away from Travis after Betsy rejects him, turning a painful moment into a universal meditation on loneliness and showcasing Scorsese’s European-influenced, New Hollywood style.

via BBC|

#cinematography #culture #loneliness

entertainment1 year ago•10 min saved

Scorsese's Film Shines with Women's Contributions

The article challenges the notion that Martin Scorsese only makes films centered on masculinity by highlighting "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," a film that prominently features women's perspectives. The film, which turns 50 this month, was brought to Scorsese by Ellen Burstyn and involved significant contributions from women like Sandra Weintraub, Marcia Lucas, and Toby Carr Rafelson. Despite its success and influence, the film and its female collaborators have often been overlooked in film history, underscoring the need to recognize women's roles in shaping cinema.

via The A.V. Club|

#alice-doesnt-live-here-anymore #ellen-burstyn #entertainment

film2 years ago•7 min saved

"The Revolutionary Legacy of William Friedkin: Beyond the Horror Blockbuster"

William Friedkin, the director of iconic films such as "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist," was a pioneering filmmaker who revolutionized the action and horror genres. His groundbreaking crime thriller, "The French Connection," featuring the famous car chase scene, defined the New Hollywood revolution. Friedkin then went on to direct "The Exorcist," which became one of the scariest horror movies of all time and a box-office hit. Despite facing setbacks in his career, Friedkin continued to work and create films that pushed boundaries. He will be remembered as a master craftsman who never lost his passion for filmmaking.

via Rolling Stone|

#film #filmmaking #new-hollywood