Jonathan Levine
Jonathan Levine
Full Name and Common Aliases
Jonathan Levine is a multifaceted artist known professionally as Jon Levine, an American film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and musician.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on March 16, 1977, in New York City, USA, Levine's career spans over two decades. Unfortunately, there is no publicly available information regarding his passing or death dates.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Levine holds American nationality and is a film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and musician by profession.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in New York City, Levine developed an interest in music at a young age. He began playing the guitar at 10 years old and quickly became fascinated with creating his own music. As he progressed through high school, Levine found himself interested in filmmaking as well. He started making short films with friends during his teenage years, which eventually led to him attending New York University's film program.
Major Accomplishments
Levine gained recognition for directing the romantic comedy-drama Warm Bodies (2013) and the horror-comedy The Night Before (2015). His film Mr. Right (2015), a dark romantic comedy, also received critical acclaim.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Levine's notable works include:
Warm Bodies: A zombie romance film adapted from Isaac Marion's novel of the same name.
The Night Before: A stoner action-comedy about three friends on Christmas Eve in New York City.
* Mr. Right: A dark romantic comedy starring Sam Rockwell as a mysterious and charismatic man.
Impact and Legacy
Jonathan Levine has had an impact on the film industry with his unique blend of humor, romance, and horror. His films often explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in unconventional ways. As a result, he has gained a loyal following among audiences and critics alike.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Levine's ability to balance genres and create relatable characters has made him widely quoted or remembered for his thought-provoking films that challenge traditional genre conventions.
Quotes by Jonathan Levine
I just think a lot of movies are too long. I want to know how to make my movie as tight as possible.
Do I wish I was Martin Scorsese? Yeah. But am I really proud of the movies I've made and really happy that I get to keep making them? Yes.
To be a director, you have to think you're the best. Ever since I went to film school, I imagined that you have to think deep down that you want to be Martin Scorsese or you want to be P.T. Anderson. Like, am I as good as those guys? Absolutely not. I feel like I keep learning, and I feel like I keep getting better.
I was intimidated by Malkovich for, like, a couple of days, and then I wasn't. He's awesome. He's so cool. He was so wonderful to work with.
I like to branch out as much as I can, but I feel like the movies that are closest to my heart are 'The Wackness' and '50/50' - the ones that are dramedies that have that human element to them.
I think people will always want to go see a movie, whether it's a comedy and you want to see it and laugh with people, or whatever.
'Warm Bodies' - I was contractually obligated to deliver a PG-13 movie. But, like, I wanted it to be PG-13 because it's for younger people, and I don't want them not to be able to see it. I mean, you have to kind of think about the marketplace as well.
For me, the best high school movie is, like, 'Fast Times' and what Cameron Crowe is like.