A lot of the Studio Band players were black in Whiplash.
Spencer Wattamaniuk
2023-06-10 04:12:49 +0000 UTC
i like whiplash but after lala land i told myself i wouldnt watch this directors "jazz" movies again. As a jazz fan i find it a tad disrespectful that black faces have zero importance in his movies and almost seem non existent. Been a long time since i've seen this flick though. I know jimmy reactions to J.K simmons will be funny.
Kangdarius
2022-05-02 16:40:23 +0000 UTC
Damn that's a real good one... I'd probably go with Whiplash ever so slightly.
Jimmy Macram
2022-05-02 07:11:48 +0000 UTC
This is pretty close to being a perfect movie, and I know nothing about Jazz.
Drew
2022-05-01 07:29:50 +0000 UTC
What a great reaction. The music is so good in this. I've never gotten into listening to jazz while at home, but I always find myself enjoying it when I go out to a jazz club.
That final scene is a masterclass in everything that is filmmaking.
Uncle 'Traveling' Matt
2022-05-01 06:54:51 +0000 UTC
Someone made a video essay comparing Andrew with Nina from Black Swan. Worth a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba-CB6wVuvQ
Constantine
2022-05-01 06:27:27 +0000 UTC
Now that you’ve seen both curious which do you think is better between this and Birdman? Both came out the same year and Birdman needed up getting the Oscar. Love both, but personally think it should’ve gone to Whiplash. Glad JK got his tho
Jed U
2022-05-01 06:22:22 +0000 UTC
Hell yes! This is one of my top 3 favorites, and I think it has one of the best endings/climax of all time. JK got himself a well deserved Oscar for this performance
Tyler Green
2022-05-01 03:53:49 +0000 UTC
im so excited - I just know this will be a killer :D