First, this from the podcaster, Nigel Levy, himself a filmmaker. He said that his podcast focuses on filmmakers who make documentaries, which both he and Mathieson have done. They sat down when ...

Gladiator II cinematographer and longtime Ridley Scott collaborator John Mathieson had some strong words for the legendary director, saying that he’s changed for the worse in how he makes movies.

Mathieson told "The DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast" that Scott’s approach is “not very good for cinematography.” “It’s really lazy,” said Mathieson. “It’s the CG [computer graphic] elements ...

“Gladiator II” picks up 16 years after the first film ends. When director Ridley Scott was conceiving the original, the approach was, “Build the sets, fight real tigers, shoot real arrows,” says ...

Oscar-nominated cinematographer John Mathieson was offered the gig to shoot “Sonic the Hedgehog,” but when he saw the new trailer for the Jim Carrey vehicle, he was glad he turned it down. The British ...

Given that cinematographer John Mathieson‘s work on director Ridley Scott‘s 2000 film "Gladiator" contributed so many shots to the pantheon of iconic movie images, it might come as a surprise to hear ...

Cinematographer John Mathieson had to “hit the ground running” with “Mary Queen of Scots.” After taking over at the last minute for Seamus McGarvey, Mathieson had to conceive of how to shoot a ...

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 18: John Mathieson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Gladiator II" at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 18, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo ...

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” ...