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Gladiator 2 Cinematographer Criticises "Impatient" Director Ridley Scott
The cinematographer for Gladiator 2 branded its director Ridley Scott "impatient" in a recent interview. John Mathieson, who worked with the renowned British director on both 2000's Gladiator and its 2024 sequel,
GLADIATOR II Cinematographer Slams Director Ridley Scott; Says He's Become "Impatient" And "Lazy"
Gladiator II has only just arrived in theaters, but the sequel's cinematographer, John Mathieson, is making it clear that he didn't enjoy his latest collaboration with filmmaker Sir Ridley
“That’s Changed In Him”: Ridley Scott’s “Really Lazy” Filming Style On Gladiator 2 Slammed By His Own Cinematographer After 24 Years Of Collaboration
Cinematographer John Mathieson criticizes Ridley Scott’s new methods of making movies, including Gladiator 2, after 24 years of collaboration.
Ridley Scott Criticized by Cinematographer over Lazy & Rushed 'Gladiator II'
Long-time Ridley Scott collaborator, John Mathieson, has labeled the acclaimed filmmaker a "lazy" director following their work together on the long-awaited sequel. Mathieson has been the cinematographer on six of Scott's movies,
Ridley Scott accused of being “lazy” by ‘Gladiator II’ cinematographer
The cinematographer for 'Gladiator II' called Ridley Scott "lazy", saying that he suddenly exhibited signs of lacking crucial attention to detail.
Ridley Scott is a ‘lazy’ filmmaker, says Gladiator II cinematographer
Gladiator II’s cinematographer has accused Sir Ridley Scott of lazy filmmaking. John Mathieson, the award-winning director’s long-time cinematographer, accused Sir Ridley ’s method of becoming “rushed”.
Gladiator II Cinematographer Shares How He Thinks Ridley Scott Has Become 'Lazy' Since First Film
"I don’t like it and I don’t think many people do, but people love his films and he’s Ridley Scott and can do what he wants..."
Gladiator II director's shooting method is lazy claims cinematographer
John Mathieson gave a reflective interview speaking of how the director had 'changed' and was now 'quite impatient' on set adding this had had a negative impact on the finished product.
The ‘Gladiator II’ Camera Department Jumped Into Costume to Join the Fray and Keep Rolling
Gladiator 2' director of photography John Mathieson discusses Ridley Scott's multi-camera approach and shooting a movie with ...
'Gladiator II' Cinematographer on Shooting the Flooded Colosseum Sequence on Dry Land Using VFX
Gladiator II' DP, John Mathieson, breaks down how they shot the flooded colosseum scene on both dry land and a water tank ...
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Macrinus' Gladiator II Backstory & Motivations Detailed By Ridley Scott & Creative Team: "He's Obviously Not From Rome"
The motivations and backstory of Denzel Washington's Gladiator II character, Macrinus, are explained by director Ridley Scott ...
How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
In a world of political backstabbing, power and ambition, Denzel Washington’s Macrinus enters the arena in Ridley Scott ’s “ ...
‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer Breaks Down Flooding the Colosseum for a Shark Battle
Gladiator II” picks up 16 years after the first film ends. When director Ridley Scott was conceiving the original, the ...