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Thelma Schoonmaker: Mastering Film Editing with Scorsese

2/26/2025

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Thelma Schoonmaker, the legendary editor for Martin Scorsese, champions the power of performance in film editing. In "Goodfellas," she embraced a continuity error to amplify Paul Sorvino's unforgettable moment. With nearly 60 years of collaboration, Schoonmaker has left an indelible mark on cinematic storytelling, shaping countless acclaimed films alongside Scorsese.

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Thelma Schoonmaker, the legendary editor for Martin Scorsese, champions the power of performance in film editing. In "Goodfellas," she embraced a continuity error to amplify Paul Sorvino's unforgettable moment. With nearly 60 years of collaboration, Schoonmaker has left an indelible mark on cinematic storytelling, shaping countless acclaimed films alongside Scorsese.