Hi this is Steve. In our last episode our guest Rachel Cushing brought up the old

adage that you really make a film three times. First when you write the

script, second when you shoot it, and then for the third and final time in the editing room. In a way the

same is true for every episode of the cinnophiles. The process starts with John and

I preparing for each episode watching the film, doing research, and perhaps most importantly, gathering our thoughts in preparation for our discussion.

Then, of course, we actually record the episode, which is always the most fun part of the process.

And finally, I sit down at my computer and incorporate clips from the film

in an attempt to both illustrate the points we make in our discussion and recapture in some small

way the emotional experience of the film itself.

Last week in editing part one of Lawrence of Arabia I felt myself repeatedly drawn in to

the film in a way I've almost never experienced in the entire run of the

cinnophiles, the music, the power of the performances, and the sweeping vision of

David Lean have such a powerful and enduring hold on me. The truth is I couldn't wait to jump back in the

editing room to start work on part two. Lawrence of Arabia truly is a

masterpiece and if you haven't seen it I highly recommend picking it up at our website cinnophiles.net.

While you're there, click on the episodes page for a quick glance at every movie we've ever reviewed.

And when you're done exploring the history of the

cinnophiles, be sure to come back this Friday as we continue our discussion of

Lawrence of Arabia with our special guest, Rachel Cushing.

I carry 23 great wounds all got in battle.

Seventy-five men have I killed with my own hands in battle.

I scatter, I burn my enemies, tints, I take away the flocks and herds.

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