About this episode
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