Killers of the Flower Moon

Today on Art of the Cut, it’s my pleasure to speak with legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker, ACE, about working with her legendary director, Martin Scorsese, about their latest film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Thelma’s filmography includes editing eight Oscar Best Picture nominated films. 

She was nominated for her first Oscar for Best editing for “Woodstock” in 1971. Her co-editor on that film was Martin Scorsese, actually.  She won an ACE Eddie, a BAFTA and an Oscar for editing "Raging Bull." She won a BAFTA and was nominated for an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for “Goodfellas.” Nominated for an ACE Eddie for “Casino.” Won an ACE Eddie and was nominated for a BAFTA and an Oscar for “Gangs of New York.” Nominated for a BAFTA and won an ACE Eddie and an Oscar for “The Aviator.” Nominated for a BAFTA and won an ACE Eddie and the Oscar for “The Departed.” Nominated for an ACE Eddie, a BAFTA and an Oscar for “Hugo.” Nominated for an ACE Eddie and a BAFTA for “Wolf of Wall Street.”  Nominated for an ACE Eddie a BAFTA and an Oscar for “The Irishman.”  And was awarded a career achievement award by the American Cinema Editors.