“Nope” Editor Nicholas Monsour sheds light on cutting scenes with Jordan Peele and finding the balance between ambiguity and intention…
In this episode, we talk about…
Communicating with Jordan Peele without breaking the bubble of what he’s creating
Approaching a script both intuitively and analytically as an editor
Creating intentional perspectives and a specific language for the film
Why reaching an elevated level means not forcing footage to be something it isn’t
Learning what to keep vs. what to toss and understanding the rhythm of a film
The intentionality behind Jordan’s films and drawing attention to Black cinema
Recognizing how much blockbusters have changed over the past 20 years
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