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DESCRIPTION: In the second part of our latest chat with Paul Hirsch, “Mission: Impossible” editor and author of “In a Cutting Room Far, Far Away,” we get funny stories about Danny Elfman’s stuffed cat, how he nearly worked on “Taxi Driver” with Brian De Palma, and how Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books influenced the opening of ‘Ghost Protocol’ (amongst other chestnuts). Released May 7th, 2021.

SHOW NOTES: Be sure to check out Paul’s book “In A Cutting Room Far Far Away.” You can find it on hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook!

Also, if you want to check out our previous chats with Paul Hirsch, here are the links to the first interview and second interview.

As mentioned on the show, “Bob's Burgers” did a “Mission: Impossible” parody in season 8 episode 20, which is titled “Mission: Impos-Slug-Ble.” If you want to see the different ways to watch the series, click here.

We also talked about a fun Lego product idea that’s “Mission: Impossible” themed. Click here to check out the proposal. Here are a few photos...

In the interview Paul Hirsch brought up these “Darth by Darthwest” short films. You can watch both of them here...

As discussed in the interview, here are Todd Vaziri’s tweets about an edit trick in “Empire Strikes Back,” although Paul says they didn’t use that trick in this scene...

Also mentioned on the show, Fathom Events is showing Brian De Palma’s “Mission: Impossible” in theaters for the 25th anniversary on May 16th, 17th, and 19th only. You can find showtimes near you and buy tickets here.