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DESCRIPTION: In the final installment of our latest chat with Paul Hirsch, editor of “Mission: Impossible” and author of “In a Cutting Room Far, Far Away,” we talk more about his work with Brian De Palma, how Steve Martin would just park illegally since he could afford the ticket, and how his job as a “movie doctor” on “Exorcist III” was true hell. Also, get details on an unproduced (and never discussed) John Hughes project. (Warning: Spoilers for Brian De Palma’s “Obsession.”) Released May 14th, 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 in the episode, here’s the video of stuntman Rick English talking about “Rogue Nation,” “John Wick: Chapter 3,” and other films...

We discuss Brian De Palma’s “Obsession” and its controversial ending in this episode. Here is an extensive article by Cinephilia & Beyond, which includes the PDF of Paul Schrader’s screenplay with the original ending: ‘Obsession’: When De Palma Stepped Out of Hitchcock’s Shadow.

Paul also told us about the unproduced John Hughes script that he wanted to direct called “Larry’s Late for Life.” Here’s the actor Paul wanted to cast in the film: Bill Irwin, who portrayed TARS in “Interstellar” and the original Mr. Noodle in “Elmo’s World”...

Also mentioned in the episode, here’s Christopher Walken’s dance number in “Pennies from Heaven,” directed by Herbert Ross...

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.