Robert Downey Jr. reacts to Martin Scorsese's Marvel criticism

Now its Robert Downey Jr.s turn to defend the blockbuster franchise.

Ive always had other interests.

And according to Scorsese, its not cinema, I gotta take a look at that.

Stern interjected: But it is cinema isnt it?

Well, it plays in theaters, Downey Jr. said.

Stern asked: But what did he mean by that?

I appreciate his opinion because we can come to center and move on, Downey Jr. said.

Stern pressed: But were you insulted when he said its not cinema?

Well, look, its like saying Howard Stern isnt radio, it makes no sense to say it.

Stern: Was he jealous of the success?

Stern: Then what did he mean by that?

The chat followsAvengersfranchise star Samuel L. Jackson also commenting on the matter.

Thats kind of like saying Bugs Bunny aint funny,Jackson said.

You know, everybody doesnt like his stuff either.

I mean, we happen to, but everybody doesnt.

There are a lot of Italian-Americans that dont think he should be making films about them like that.

Everybodys got an opinion, so its okay.

Its not going to stop anyone from making movies.