Arthur Max

Arthur Max (born May 1, 1946) is an American production designer. The native New Yorker began his career as a stage lighting designer in the music industry following graduation from New York University in the late 1960s. Those assignments included work at Bill Graham's famous music venue The Fillmore East in New York's East Village, and the historic Woodstock Festival of 1969. During the following decade, he designed concert lighting and festival stages for many rock and jazz artists. He was Pink Floyd's lighting designer during the bands' tours in the US and worldwide in the early-1970s. After studying architecture in England (earning degrees in the early-1980s from the Polytechnic of Central London and the Royal College of Art), Max went on to do several architectural design projects in London including an award-winning lighting design for the stage of St John's Concert Hall, a former 18th Century church in the centre of Smith Square, Westminster, London. He entered the British film industry as an assistant to several English production designers. First for Stuart Craig on Hugh Hudson's "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" and "Cal" (both 1984), then for Ashetton Gorton on Hudson's "Revolution" the following year. He commenced his own production design career in TV commercials for ten years from 1985 to 1995 (for such clients as Pepsi, Nike, Jeep, Coke and Levi's), which led to his ongoing associations with directors Scott and Fincher.

G.I. Jane (1997)

In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven, the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, who is chosen ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ridley Scott
CAST:  Demi Moore  •  Viggo Mortensen  •  Anne Bancroft  •  Jason Beghe

In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven, the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, who is chosen ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ridley Scott
CAST:  Demi Moore  •  Viggo Mortensen  •  Anne Bancroft  •  Jason Beghe

Se7en (1995)

SuspensefulViolentDisturbingDark

Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Fincher
CAST:  Brad Pitt  •  Morgan Freeman  •  Gwyneth Paltrow  •  R. Lee Ermey

Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Fincher
CAST:  Brad Pitt  •  Morgan Freeman  •  Gwyneth Paltrow  •  R. Lee Ermey

Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' (2015)

An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings," featuring interviews with the cast and crew. Featured in the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray set.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Christian Bale  •  Joel Edgerton  •  Tara Fitzgerald

An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings," featuring interviews with the cast and crew. Featured in the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray set.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Christian Bale  •  Joel Edgerton  •  Tara Fitzgerald

The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus (2012)

An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Prometheus," featuring cast and crew interviews, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. Released on the 4-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray set.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Noomi Rapace  •  Charlize Theron  •  Guy Pearce

An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Prometheus," featuring cast and crew interviews, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. Released on the 4-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray set.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Noomi Rapace  •  Charlize Theron  •  Guy Pearce

Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema (2005)

Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the epic classic "Ben-Hur".  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Leva
CAST:  William Wyler  •  Bruce Crawford  •  Ben Burtt  •  Ridley Scott

Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the epic classic "Ben-Hur".  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Leva
CAST:  William Wyler  •  Bruce Crawford  •  Ben Burtt  •  Ridley Scott

Truth of the Situation: Making 'The Counselor' (2014)

A 13-segment documentary examining production aspects of "The Counselor" (2013): Tragic Consequences A Different Southwest The Counselor Pool Party Reiner Laura Malkina Polo Club Lensing the Dark World Westray Downward Spiral The Cheetahs The Bolito  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Cormac McCarthy  •  Penélope Cruz  •  Mark Huffam

A 13-segment documentary examining production aspects of "The Counselor" (2013): Tragic Consequences A Different Southwest The Counselor Pool Party Reiner Laura Malkina Polo Club Lensing the Dark World Westray Downward Spiral The Cheetahs The Bolito  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Cormac McCarthy  •  Penélope Cruz  •  Mark Huffam

Shooting 'Panic Room' (2004)

Watch David Fincher's journey of the filming process for Panic Room (2002) in this interesting documentary. We see the entire cast and crew throughout production until the final filming day. Many interviews and on-set footage inform us on how the shoot was.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Prior
CAST:  David Fincher  •  Jodie Foster  •  Alec Gillis  •  Conrad W. Hall

Watch David Fincher's journey of the filming process for Panic Room (2002) in this interesting documentary. We see the entire cast and crew throughout production until the final filming day. Many interviews and on-set footage inform us on how the shoot was.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Prior
CAST:  David Fincher  •  Jodie Foster  •  Alec Gillis  •  Conrad W. Hall

The Path to Redemption (2006)

From pre-production to release, we are given an exclusive look into the making of Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005). Interviews with the cast and crew members take up the bulk of this film, but are accompanied by plenty of on-set footage. We are also given a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Lisa Ellzey  •  Ridley Scott  •  William Monahan  •  Arthur Max

From pre-production to release, we are given an exclusive look into the making of Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005). Interviews with the cast and crew members take up the bulk of this film, but are accompanied by plenty of on-set footage. We are also given a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Lisa Ellzey  •  Ridley Scott  •  William Monahan  •  Arthur Max