Brent White

Brent White, the editing maestro behind some of your favorite comedies, has left his fingerprints all over films like The Other Guys, Spy, and A Simple Favor. Dude’s got this knack for timing that makes even the most ridiculous scene land perfectly, which, honestly, is half the battle in comedy. The Other Guys? That’s the one where Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg play these desk-jockey cops who somehow get tangled up in a massive financial conspiracy—like, explosions, absurd chase scenes, the whole nine yards. You can thank Brent for the way those high-speed gags and deadpan reactions don’t trip over each other. Spy, on the other hand, is the Melissa McCarthy action-comedy where she goes from desk-bound analyst to field agent, and somehow manages to be both hilariously awkward and kind of a badass. The movie’s got this snappy, fast-paced rhythm, with jokes flying every other line—editing that sharp doesn’t just happen. Brent’s fingerprints are all over it, keeping the chaos controlled and the laughs coming without missing a beat. And then there’s A Simple Favor, which is totally different vibe—a dark comedy with a twisty mystery at its core. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively trade barbs and secrets, while the story keeps twisting. Brent’s editing keeps things tight and suspenseful, never letting the plot drag even for a second. It’s slick, stylish, and just off-kilter enough to keep you guessing. Basically, if you’re watching a comedy that feels fresh and fast, there’s a good chance Brent White’s running the show in the editing bay.