Film Quotes by Spike Jonze

12 Film quotes by Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze’s twelve brief musings on movies capture his inventive spirit and love for visual play. Though short, the set offers a clear window into how he blends reality and imagination on screen.

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I wasn't a film kid.

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You make a movie that is about what you want it to be about and let people have their reaction to it.

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You have to be involved and relate to the characters in order to make a film that is true emotionally.

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Is an audience open to seeing a film that isn't what they expect when they see a film that's been adapted from…

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I think the thing that is meaningful is when I can tell that someone's been affected by the movie or by anything…

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Movies, they take years of my life, so I'm fortunate that I get to work in a lot of different mediums.

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I want to make films without a single clear message, and films that are as close as possible to what it feels…

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I always aspire to that, where it feels like the film was made by the characters as opposed to the filmmakers. I…

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As a director, you never get to watch other directors work, and you also don't get to collaborate with other directors that…

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I respect people that are die-hard film people, but I started on video. I started on Hi8 video and mini-DV, and I…

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I'm always inspired by other filmmakers, whether it's a shot or the way they handle tone.

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I don't want to make a movie till I have an idea I have to make. I don't want to make a…

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I definitely check my phone for texts a lot - like, 'Did anyone text me? Is anyone thinking about me? Does anyone love me?'

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Be willing to get fired for a good idea.

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There's great food everywhere, and even McDonald's uses nice wood now.

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There's a difference between stress and pressure.

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The strengths and failings of a relationship depend entirely on your ability to talk about your feelings.

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