Anything Can Happen: Jon Favreau and Dax Shepard on Zathura

How this Jumanji requel took to the stars

"...But then measuring both the position and velocity of Jon Favreau's career with any degree of accuracy short of..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Made

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Famke Janssen, Sean..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Double Down

Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn goof around and discuss the making of Made.

"...It's still early on a Saturday morning when Jon Favreau walks into the room, his hair wet, his..."

July 27, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Cowboys & Aliens

Jon Favreau and company kick up some good Western dust until the film's alien twist comes off like the newest variation on outmoded cowboys-and-Indians stereotypes.

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam..."

July 29, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Zathura

With his follow-up to Elf, actor-turned-director Jon Favreau sticks with family-friendly filmmaking, this time delivering a bang-up version of Chris Van Allsburg’s bestselling children’s book Zathura.

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard, Kristen..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Elf

Will Ferrell's Elf is a new way to spell fun.

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Chef' Film Opens Today in Austin

In-depth research with consulting chefs adds realism to movie

"...Though Jon Favreau's film Chef debuted in Austin at the South..."

May 23, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film's First Course

'Chef' is ultimately all about what's cooking at the festival

"...serves up Chef, an indie homecoming by Hollywood bigshot Jon Favreau, who wrote, directed, and stars in a visual..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by Jeff Winkler

Talking Bullshit With Nell Scovell

Muppets writer on buzzwords and the uphill battle for women in comedy

"...“How to Stop Speaking in Bullshit” alongside Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau and digital strategist Jon Jones. Among Scovell’s many..."

March 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Jen Sorensen

Go

"...the L.A. rave scene as honestly and intensely as Jon Favreau's Swingers script profiled the retro-cool smootharama that defined..."

April 9, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chef

Jon Favreau and a bunch of ready collaborators find the heart in this story about a chef who rediscovers what's important when he turns to a food truck.

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Emjay Anthony, Scarlett..."

May 23, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Iron Man 2

Despite a high tech sheen and an excellent but overstuffed cast, this sequel feels more like a setup for the upcoming Avengers movie than its own picture.

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow,..."

May 7, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr.'s sly take on Marvel Comics' cold warrior elevates everything about this film.

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard,..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Swingers

“You’re so money and you don’t even know it.”

"...Directed by: Doug Liman. Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Break-Up

Thirtysomething icon Jennifer Aniston grieves a failed relationship in one half of the movie, while thirtysomething icon Vince Vaughn grows up in the other.

"...Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Cole Hauser, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis and Justin Long. As..."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Couples Retreat

Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau prove they are no longer swingers, but since this film is the only new national release this week, it's sure to be "money."

"...Directed by: Peter Billingsley. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Very Bad Things

"...Peter Berg. Starring: Carla Scott, Leland Orser, Jeremy Piven, Jon Favreau, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Daniel Stern, Cameron Diaz and Christian..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW: Gary Clark Jr. Melts Mohawk

Jon Favreau’s SXSW Film ‘Chef’ flies in bluesman for afterparty

"...of his new comedy Chef at SXSW Film, actor/director Jon Favreau announced via Twitter yesterday that Gary Clark Jr...."

March 8, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Super High He

Iron Man at the Alamo Drafthouse

"..."Ohmygodgetitoffmegetitoffmegetitoffme Shack"), but for yesterday's sold-out local premiere of Jon Favreau's Iron Man, the Alamo Kingpin topped not only..."

April 28, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

South by Southwest Drops Opening Night Film

Jon Favreau's 'Chef' kicks off 21st annual festival

"...The opening night honors go to Jon Favreau's Chef (which filmed in part here in Austin..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...the previously announced Chef, the opening night film from Jon Favreau that was shot in part around town and..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Robert Rodriguez Opens The Book of Boba Fett

The Austin filmmaker takes the mask off Star Wars' enigmatic bounty hunter for new Disney+ show

"...the filmmaker by surprise. He knew his old friend Jon Favreau was producing The Mandalorian, and when he saw..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...of Being a Black Journalist in America, while filmmaker Jon Favreau will explore the benefits of taking a break..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Everyone's favorite web-slinger returns for a new era of Marvel

"...Directed by: Jon Watts. Starring: Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson,..."

July 5, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: 'Chef' Red Carpet

March 7, 2014. 9 photos.

"...Jon Favreau's Chef kicked off South by Southwest Film at..."

March 8, 2014 Photo Gallery

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Domestic Disturbance

"...and when Vaughn's not chumming around with his pal Jon Favreau and playing onscreen dim bulb to Favreau's bright..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Lion King

Can you feel the shrug tonight?

"...Directed by: Jon Favreau...."

July 19, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Jonathan Greenblatt & Evan Smith (Social Impact): Jonathan Greenblatt is..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Replacements

"...Jack Warden, Ace Yonamine, Brett Cullen, Rhys Ifans, Orlando Jones, Jon Favreau, Jack Warden, Brooke Langton, Gene Hackman and..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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