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Film Editor. Movie Geek. Coming Soon: Kenji Tanigaki's The Furious (2026)

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Respect. If I’m the only one eating the salad, why am I gonna dirty another bowl?

10.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you're texting or scrolling during Sadako's tape, do you think the Ring curse still takes hold?

07.03.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At 35% human, I think you qualify as a cyborg. Preference in head mounted laser pointer color?

27.02.2026 00:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Right now in the Jaws exhibit at the Academy Museum, they have Verna Fields Moviola, next to Super-8 footage Spielberg shot of her in the cutting room. It's crazy to watch her muscle memory as she carries on a conversation and continues to operate the Moviola without missing a beat.

23.02.2026 02:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Furious When his daughter Rainy is abducted, humble tradesman Wang Wei is thrust into a deadly underworld of corruption and violence. His only ally is Navin, a relentless journalist haunted by his own past. T...

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22.02.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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After rewatching the extended LOTR in theaters for the 25th anniversary, I decided to revisit the novels for the first time since middle school. My thoughts around Chapter 8...

03.02.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The children must learn the old ways.

28.01.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Without fail, though I rarely agree with his rankings or even the picks, these countdowns are one of my favorite pieces of editing of the year, and reminds me why movies are essential.

20.01.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Frankenstein Timeline Timelapse
Frankenstein Timeline Timelapse YouTube video by Evan Schiff

@evanschiff.com building Frankenstein piece by piece
Really cool walk-through of all his timelines.
youtu.be/5Sp3IZddVv8?...

13.01.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a picture editor, David's montages are one of my favorite pieces of editing craft each year (even if sometimes his rankings are absolutely wild).

11.01.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At some point in the last year, the bar where we intermittently play pub trivia added Vesper martinis, much to my delight.

10.01.2026 03:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Behind the Editing Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro and Evan Schiff | Netflix
Behind the Editing Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro and Evan Schiff | Netflix YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix

Here’s a lovely piece Netflix cut together focusing on my work editing Frankenstein!

09.01.2026 06:26 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

Went to Costco with my MIL this AM and the tenderloin and rib roast prices bowled me over. We were already doing seafood tomorrow but I offered to cook an alternative for some of the family that doesn’t love fish. Landed on a frenched rack of pork instead.

25.12.2025 01:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favorite landscapes I’ve ever explored.

22.12.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Final theatrical mix completed.
Coming at you next year.

10.12.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hurtful frankly.

02.12.2025 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We went to a FYC screening and at the Q&A Rian dug into some of that. He was very in the evangelical church until his early 20s. I feel, much like Silence, the religous conversation of WUDM is one that can only come from growing up in that world, and spending actual time interrogating those beliefs.

27.11.2025 00:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re going tomorrow! Having only seen Burnt City and Sleep No More from the director, I’m super curious to see him tackle a traditional seated show.

15.11.2025 19:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@britthates.bsky.social @russfischer.bsky.social Still spendy, but currently $350 a year for the whole Creative Suite at B&H for Black Friday. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/13...

13.11.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lionsgate Acquires Hong Kong Actioner β€˜The Furious’ From XYZ Films Following TIFF Debut Actioner 'The Furious' has been acquired by Lionsgate following its premiere to critical acclaim at this year's Toronto Film Festival.

Lets go! deadline.com/2025/10/the-...

28.10.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Madness. I keep Premiere and After Effects around just in case I need them, and really only use Photoshop and Lightroom on the regular, but not for that price I don't.

21.10.2025 21:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A story in two acts. For the record, last year I paid $329.74 (admittedly as part of a Black Friday sale).

21.10.2025 20:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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19.10.2025 18:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently in 2023 there was a screening on the Disney lot for surviving crew, their guests, and VIPs or a recently uncovered 35mm print of the OG cut. Really really wish they would scan that thing and do some kind of release.

01.10.2025 22:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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With Sophia out here recruiting via text for WB (who it seems are now based out of Indonesia?), I think it’s safe to say, the film industry is on it’s way back up guys.

24.09.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

We met the lead on our flight to TIFF and he seemed so excited! Really want to check it out.

22.09.2025 01:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 LOW TICKET ALERT 🚨 U.S. Premiere of THE FURIOUS (2025) + Q&A Beyond Fest 2025 πŸ’₯

Directed by fight-choreography master Kenji Tanigaki, THE FURIOUS is a heart-pounding action thriller that strips martial arts of glamour + embeds it in visceral reality.
www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

11.09.2025 23:29 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE FURIOUS - American Cinematheque

LA friends, come watch our movie at The Egyptian on September 26th as part of Beyond Fest!
Tickets drop tomorrow at 10AM.
www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

10.09.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s premiere a movie!

07.09.2025 03:57 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The martial arts movie I cut is headed for TIFF Midnight Madness!

24.07.2025 14:15 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0