You can't make a movie about making movies - it's boring. Jon Favreau boremakemovie Change image and share on social
I think that anything that leads to creativity and good work is good. Jon Favreau creativitygoodlead Change image and share on social
There's a nostalgic aspect to the 'Iron Man' franchise for me. Jon Favreau aspectfranchiseiron Change image and share on social
I think the bigger the movie is, the harder it is to maintain the idea of an auteur. You're servicing something beyond just your own vision. Whenever there's a lot of money on the line, it is your responsibility to make sure that you're doing your best to have people not lose their money and to actually win by betting on it. Jon Favreau auteurbetbig share on social
I've always been fascinated by chefs and the worlds of chefs - what they do is incredibly cinematic. Jon Favreau chefcinematicfascinate Change image and share on social
Christopher Nolan's 'Batman Begins' set the bar very high for the superhero movie, as it showed that you could get a great cast for these movies and take a real filmmaker's perspective. Jon Favreau barbatmanbegin Change image and share on social
I did a guest thing on 'My Name Is Earl,' and there is something about being involved in a TV show that's in the midst of its popularity that frees up the creative process. Jon Favreau creativeearlfree Change image and share on social
The irony is that the more unapologetically sexist men are in movies, the more women tend to be attracted to them in person. Jon Favreau attractironyman Change image and share on social
I was 22 and had worked on Wall Street for a year, and quit my job. I bought a motorcycle and sort of had this fantasy that I'd go cross-country like 'Easy Rider.' I went from New York to L.A., and on the way back, I stopped in Chicago and saw a friend of mine who was into improv. And I figured it might be fun to give it a shot. Jon Favreau backbuychicago share on social
A thoughtful piece of criticism by somebody who understands the context of what you are doing is a tremendous gift and honor to read, even if they don't completely embrace your work. Jon Favreau completelycontextcriticism Change image and share on social