I.love.filmsandtelevision.
More specifically, I love all things Tarantino. When I read of Sally Menke's passing this morning, I was disappointed, surprised, curious, and a little nervous. She not only worked on 1990's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"(Partners in Kryme, anyone? ), she had one of the best film partnerships in the history of filmmaking with one of Hollywood's most peculiar and legendary filmmakers. As his primary film editor, she screened everything before it left Tarantino's studio. This included everything from "Reservoir Dogs" to "Inglourious Basterds". She also worked on films such as "Mulholland Falls", "All the Pretty Horses" and, most recently, "Peacock".
Menke's editing style involved precision cuts, snappy action, delicate and sometimes unexpected fades, and a great rapport with the actors. Whenever the actors flubbed a line, they'd grin and say "Hi, Sally!". In fact, a "Hi, Sally!" gag reel is included in the "Death Proof" DVD; there are rumblings that a second "Hi, Sally!" reel will be added to the future "Kill Bill" DVD release.
I am anxious because, as Tarantino appears to have used her exclusively for film editing, this may signal the end of an era in his career. I am not at all saying that he's done making movies - just that, from now on, the style may be different. When you love something of very high quality, you want it to stay just as good as it ever was. I love Tarantino's films and I hope that he is able to find an editor that understands his scripts / directing style, and can mold what was already fantastic into something even better.
RIP Sally - and thanks for everything.
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