You hear it said time and time again by successful directors: You have to make a movie for yourself. Don't make it for anyone else. My style of filmmaking happens to be give the audience what they know they don't… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
We haven't done enough work to encourage minorities to strive to make movies. Hollywood is a place full of white male directors - there are many good ones. We just haven't nurtured our voices. — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I love dipping into worlds at a fast and furious pace. A little glimpse allows the audience to put together the rest of that… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I think, before Obama, there was a glass ceiling. That's a big change. As a president, I think he was the best. I felt… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
You can track elections by who was playing that president on 'SNL' at that time. There's the theory that the more likable or charismatic… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
We go to the theater to be entertained, but if what is left after you watch the movie is a sort of eye-opening perspective… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I am a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino, who takes time to figure out what his next movie is. — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I'm a true believer in story. I think when you just tell people to think, people tend to get resistant and defensive and feel… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
The world has wanted me to speak differently than I speak. You know, I speak like my mom; I speak like, you know, like… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
The power of story and the power of a well-crafted film or television show is really all you need to speak to people. I… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
I find campfire stories and urban legends are kind of the bread and butter that inspires a lot of people who are making horror… — Jordan Peele Copy Share Image
