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Dame Julie Christie reflects on Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis' iconic TV career. #nzpodcast #nzsport

January 12, 2025 / 00:56

This episode discusses the filming experiences with Matthew and Mark, focusing on their unique approach to camera work and entertainment. Key topics include their efficiency, the famous walk-out episode, and the challenges they faced in the industry.

Matthew and Mark are highlighted for their ability to treat the camera as a third participant, which contributed to their success. The conversation reflects on their memorable moments and the dynamics of their filming process.

The hosts express admiration for their skills, noting that while they pushed boundaries, they consistently delivered entertaining content. The episode also touches on the lack of recognition for their work, suggesting jealousy played a role in their not winning awards.

TLDR

Matthew and Mark's filming style and challenges are discussed, highlighting their efficiency and lack of awards due to industry jealousy.

Episode

0:56

00:00:00

Matthew and mark the very first shoot I did with them they said what do we do and I said there's only one rule there

00:00:05

are three of you you you and the camera is your third mate you will always treat

00:00:10

the camera like your third mate it'll never be inward it'll never be about you

00:00:13

and that was their absolute gift and it remained their gift the whole time and that's why they were brilliant the

00:00:19

famous episode the walk out what do you think about it um I love it I think it looks cute hey

00:00:30

oh it looked chaotic half hour show was recorded in like 40 minutes they were incredibly efficient but they really

00:00:35

knew what they were doing what sometimes didn't know what was acceptable and what

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wasn't they pushed their luck but they really knew how to entertain they were

00:00:42

exceptional and I think you know we should look back at them and realize that really how exceptional they were

00:00:47

but we don't you see because I don't think the Dan show ever won an award

00:00:50

because people were too shitty and jealous

Episode Highlights

The First Shoot
Matthew shares the foundational rule of treating the camera as a third mate.
“There's only one rule: the camera is your third mate.”
@ 00m 03s
January 12, 2025
Exceptional Entertainers
A reflection on the team's exceptional talent and efficiency in production.
“They were exceptional and knew how to entertain.”
@ 00m 42s
January 12, 2025

Episode Quotes

The camera is your third mate.
Dame Julie Christie reflects on Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis' iconic TV career. #nzpodcast #nzsport
They pushed their luck but really knew how to entertain.
Dame Julie Christie reflects on Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis' iconic TV career. #nzpodcast #nzsport
People were too shitty and jealous.
Dame Julie Christie reflects on Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis' iconic TV career. #nzpodcast #nzsport

Key Moments

Camera as Mate00:05
Exceptional Talent00:42
Jealousy and Awards00:50