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WHIPLASH is already iconic. It is widely acknowledged for its merits. But are we all seeing the same thing? Can our biases and personal beliefs affect how we...
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Nov 20, 2023 · In this episode of the podcast, musician Pat Smith joins Karri and Henrik to delve into the critically acclaimed film Whiplash. Is it a story about transcending mediocrity to achieve brilliance...
Mar 23, 2017 · Whiplash is considered a great film, but listed below are four reasons why it is a modern classic. 1. Career-Making Performances. Before Whiplash, J.K. Simmons was more or less a character actor, never fully reaching his dramatic potential.
In this video, I break down why I believe the ending to Whiplash is perfect and how writers can implement this style of ending into their own writing.
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But I would say the idea that Andrew could have played better without the abuse is not supported in the movie. He would have practiced, tried his best, and been a pretty good drummer, but I doubt he would have taken the steps necessary to become excellent without Fletcher.
That's true, but it plays in the film like Fletcher's method has been proven to be correct, Andrew's hopes being crushed would have made for a better and more realistic ending. The way it is scans as if Full Metal Jacket followed its boot camp scene with Cowboy's brigade becoming some kind of super-soldiers.
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I saw a video on YouTube that said the same thing (it could have been the same video), and at first I disagreed but the more I think about it, it really makes sense.
