Gladiator, Ridley Scott and John Mathieson

‘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' BTS: Cinematographer John Mathieson on how to shoot historical shock and awe
Discover how cinematographer John Mathieson brought historical grandeur to life in Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' using practical filmmaking techniques and advanced camera setups.
Gladiator II Cinematographer Is Not Holding Back On Director Ridley Scott: 'It's Really Lazy'
Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson had some choice words to say about his longtime collaborator Ridley Scott and his current filming methods.
‘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.
'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.
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 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.
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,
“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.
Gladiator II Cinematographer Says Ridley Scott ‘Changed’ and Is ‘Lazy’ Now
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. What did the Gladiator II cinematographer say?
The ‘Gladiator II' Camera Department Jumped Into Costume to Join the Fray and Keep Rolling
Cinematographer John Mathieson tells IndieWire about returning to the world of "Gladiator" and why shooting with multiple ...
‘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 ...