The Cutdown

A podcast about making trailers

Trailers are one of the most popular forms of media on the Internet, but few people know who makes them, and how much work goes into those 1-3 minutes of footage. The Cutdown is a podcast about making trailers, the people working behind the scenes of this unique industry, and the latest news in movie and game trailers. Hosted by Hollywood trailer editor Ric Thomas and indie game trailer maker Derek Lieu.


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Episode 32:
The Matrix Resurrections & Interview w/ Phil Daccord

September 24, 2021

Phil Daccord is the legendary trailer editor of The Matrix Trilogy (amongst many many more!) and in this episode we talk about his start as an assistant searching for frames of film in literal bins all the way through being senior editor at Giaronomo Productions and now Creative Director at Ignition Creative. Derek and Ric also discuss the website and trailer for The Matrix Resurrections!

Trailers DiscussedThe Matrix Resurrections Trailer 1The Matrix TeaserThe Matrix TrailerThe Matrix Reloaded TeaserThe Matrix Reloaded TrailerThe Matrix Revolutions International TrailerThe Matrix Revolutions Enter the Matrix TrailerThe Matrix Revolutions TrailerAlice Through the Looking Glass Trailer #2.

LinksWhatisthematrix.comGiaronomo ProductionsIgnition Creative.

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June 4, 2021

Ric and Derek talk about their first ever trailer finishes which somehow both involved selling DVDs. Also, they discuss the trailer for Dear Evan Hansen, and how it walks the line between serious drama and musical.

Trailers Discussed: Dear Evan Hansen, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, West Side Story (2021), Constantine 90 Sec Home Video Sizzle Reel, Constantine, Roobarb and Custard DVD Trailer, Samurai Deeper Kyo Trailer, Miss Potter UK Trailer.

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May 7, 2021

The F9 and Misfits trailers are both selling globetrotting heist films and they hit a lot of the same notes, but they're edited with very different attitudes. In this episode Ric and Derek break down what separates the two and what their trailers say about their respective films.

Trailers Discussed: The Misfits (2021), F9 Trailer 2

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March 20, 2021

Zack Snyder's trailers are some of the most famous in modern trailer history. Why are his films uniquely suited to making trailers for?

Trailers Discussed: It Takes Two "Better Together" Trailer, Judas and the Black Messiah Trailer, 300 Teaser Trailer, 300 Trailer 2, Man of Steel Trailer 1, Man of Steel Trailer 2, Man of Steel Trailer 3, Watchmen Trailer 1, Watchmen Trailer 2, Dawn of the Dead (2004), Sucker Punch Trailer 1, Return of the King Trailer, Justice League Official Teaser Trailer.

Links: Jenn Horvath Reel, David Yocum Reel.

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