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Sep 2023
51m 27s

How “Blackberry” Editor Induces Anxiety ...

NO FILM SCHOOL
About this episode
Curt Lobb is a Canadian editor known for his work in TV series and films, like The Kid Detective, I Used to Be Funny, and Tales from the Territories. He recently edited the film, BlackBerry, the story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. This doc-style film, which released May 2023, perfectly captures the chaos of bus ... Show More
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