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‘Gladiator II’ DP John Mathieson Says Ridley Scott’s Process Has Become ‘Lazy’ and ‘Impatient’
Mathieson told "The DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast" that Scott’s approach is “not very good for cinematography.”
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
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, criticized Scott's increasing reliance on CGI.
Gladiator II's DP Seemingly Took Some Shots At The Film And Ridley Scott. What He Says Really Happened
Upon listening to his episode on the podcast in question, John Mathieson noticed the severe truncation of the talk he’d given to Nigel Levy. Gladiator II’s DP even noted that he could tell that it felt like quotes were rearranged and deleted that would have filled out the sentiment he’d expressed above.
Ridley Scott says he's ready to make 'Gladiator III': 'Yes, it's true'
Directing legend Ridley Scott, who won multiple Oscars for 2000's "Gladiator," says "Gladiator 2" is ripe for "Gladiator III" trilogy treatment.
Gladiator 2 Exposes A Harsh Reality For Ridley Scott Movies
Gladiator 2's mixed reception proves that the best Ridley Scott sequels aren't directed by Ridley Scott. Scott's own sequels are a mixed bag.
‘Gladiator II’ DP John Mathieson & Podcaster Fall On Swords For Botched Edits That Insulted Ridley Scott
EXCLUSIVE: A serious case of Thanksgiving indigestion was caused yesterday by caustic comments attributed to Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson against the film’s director Ridley Scott on The DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast.
Gladiator II DP clarifies comments that Ridley Scott is “lazy”
Gladiator II cinematographer Jon Mathieson is providing context and explanation after seemingly anti-Ridley Scott comments surfaced.
'I Don't Like It': Gladiator II Cinematographer Calls Out Ridley Scott for His 'Lazy' Approach to the Sequel
Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson isn't a fan of how director Ridley Scott handled the process for the historical epic.
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Ridley Scott’s Very First Movie Starred His Director Brother, Tony Scott
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Director Ridley Scott said Denzel Washington's 'Gladiator II' character is 'very close' to Donald Trump: 'He creates chaos'
"Gladiator II," which also stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, has grossed over $300 million worldwide so far.
Adam Somner Dies: Oscar-Nominated Producer, Longtime First AD For Steven Spielberg, Paul Thomas Anderson & Ridley Scott Was 57
Oscar-nominated producer Adam Somner, who was among the most in-demand first assistant directors in the business during the ...
Ridley Scott makes blockbusters for grownups. Here’s why that matters now more than ever
This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for the adult-targeted event pictures of Ridley Scott... even if Gladiator II is very ...
Every Ridley Scott Historical Epic, Ranked by Rewatchability
From 1977's The Duelists all the way to this year's Gladiator II, here is every Ridley Scott historical epic ranked by how rewatchable they are.
‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel Washington steals Ridley Scott's swords-and-sandals sequel
Paul Mescal picks up where Russell Crowe left off as a warrior seeking revenge, but all its carnage can't make up for a fatal lack of focus.
Gladiator 2: Ridley Scott Reveals Russell Crowe’s Original Plan to Return
In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about ...
Ridley Scott's Advice to Composer Harry Gregson-Williams on 'Gladiator II': 'Don't F–k It Up'
As soon as he was hired to write the score for Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II," Harry Gregson-Williams knew that he'd need to ...