For a movie - any movie - to work, all the bread has to fall jelly side up; everything has to go right. You have to hit the zeitgeist.
Jon FavreauRead
I want to make sure everyone's having a good time because when I ask you to come to my movie, I'm throwing a party for you. I want you to enjoy it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the importance of audience enjoyment in filmmaking.
Jon Favreau emphasizes that the creation of a film is not just about storytelling but also about the shared experience between the filmmaker and the audience. He likens attending a movie to a party, indicating that he values the viewers' enjoyment and aims to create an inviting atmosphere through his work.
Themes
FilmmakingAudienceEnjoymentArtParty
In practice
Example use cases
At a film festival, I would use this quote to highlight the importance of audience engagement.
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