#058 - "Whiplash" - Breaking Down Why It's a Cinematic Masterpiece

Watch this movie review podcast where Kade, Gray, & Scott give their movie review of Damien Chazelle’s, WHIPLASH, starring Miles Teller & J.K. Simmons. As always their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together for the most genuine reaction. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast! 

WHIPLASH is about: Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post movie rating & review

00:09:04 Is Terence Fletcher a bad guy?

00:15:34 Is Fletcher’s behavior acceptable?

00:21:03 The hidden meaning of the color choices

00:26:14 Is the cost of greatness worth it?

00:29:20 The perfect example of honest art

00:33:09 HEATED debate about the father

00:40:34 More examples of honesty in this movie

00:43:10 A truly perfect ending

00:46:39 More uses of silence & reviewing the acting

00:54:13 Final thoughts

01:00:03 Outro