The editor never gets as much love as he or she should, but their role is absolutely crucial.
The editor never gets as much love as he or she should, but their role is absolutely crucial. If the cinematographer is in charge of the story’s look, and the composer is in charge of the story’s sound, the editor holds the reins of the story’s feel. The reason Nolan’s films attain that aura of earned grandeur, and leave the audience in breathless awe, is mostly down to guys (and gals) like Lee Smith.