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The essential part of filmmaking that can be totally invisible | Editing with Joe Bini

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In this episode, Joe Bini joins Rhianna and Michael to piece together the world of film editing. From his collaborations with Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man), Andrea Arnold (American Honey) and Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), discover the essence of this cut throat craft, and what goes into (or comes out of) the creation of award-winning cinema.  WATCHING  - Grizzly Man (documentary) One of few of Joe's films that he'd gladly watch again, this poignant and hilarious documentary from Werner Herzog follows a man who lived among the bears. Watch on Prime Video - You Were Never Really Here (film) Joaquin Phoenix gives a committed performance as a hitman on a rescue mission in Lynne Ramsay's lean and muscular thriller. Watch on Prime Video.  - Into the Abyss (documentary) Werner Herzog takes on capital punishment in a haunting portrayal of death row Watch on Prime Video - Little Dieter Needs to Fly (documentary) US Navy pilot Dieter Dengler returns to the Laotian jungle where he was kept captive during the Vietnam War with Werner Herzog in tow. Watch on Prime Video with MUBI - Rescue Dawn (film) Herzog adapted his own documentary to create an intense exploration of the Vietnam War. Watch on Prime Video with MUBI - American Honey (film) Andrea Arnold's sprawling, shimmering road movie following a rag-tag door-to-door sales crew. Rent via Prime Video.  - Fish Tank (film) Michael Fassbender stars in a gritty slice of social realism from visionary director Andrea Arnold Rent via Prime Video.  - We Need To Talk About Kevin (film) Lynne Ramsay's bold and visceral adaption of Lionel Shriver's novel will stay with you long after the credits roll. Rent via Prime Video.  - Bad Lieutenant (film) Herzog's take on the neo-noir crime tale is as crazy as one might expect from a maverick director. Watch on Prime Video with StarzPlay - Whiplash (film) Has editing ever been this tense? Director Damien Chazelle and editor Tom Cross whip up a jazz-infused frenzy in this electrifying drama about a drummer and his mentor. Watch on Prime Video.  - Mad Max: Fury Road (film) George Miller's reimagined dystopia has a furious 2700 cuts throughout its running time, compared to The Road Warrior's 1,200. Prepare to be breathless. Watch on Prime Video.  - Un Chien Andalou (film) Luis Bunuel's extreme piece of surrealism is a masterclass in juxtaposition. Watch on Prime Video with BFI Player.  - 2001: A Space Odyssey (film) Stanley Kubrick's epic sci-fi is exemplary filmmaking, not least for its use of a mind-blowing 'match cut'. Rent via Prime Video. - Austin Powers (film) Mike Myers stars in this spy comedy that provides an example of audible editing, if nothing else. Rent via Prime Video.  - Lawrence of Arabia (film) David Lean's majestic historical drama won seven Oscars, including Best Film Editing for Anne V. Coates. Rent via Prime Video.  - Star Wars (film) Marcia Lucas, husband of George was reportedly instrumental to the success and coherence of the first instalment of the sci-fi franchise, and won the Oscar for Best Editing in 1977 for her work. Rent via Prime Video.  - The Big Short (film) Big financial concepts are rendered with impressive lucidity in Adam MacKay's explosive take on the banking crisis. Rent via Prime Video. - Mad Max: The Road Warrior (film) George Miller's 1980s sequel might have fewer cuts than Fury Road, but it's bigger, faster and louder than its predecessor. Rent via Prime Video - Raging Bull (film) Martin Scorsese's boxing drama is a thing of sheer majesty, edited with surgical precision by regular collaborator Thelma Schoonamer. Buy via Prime Video.  READING - In the Blink of an Eye (Book) Walter M...