This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re cranking the tempo up to “ludicrous speed” and diving into Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash — the most intense jazz drumming movie in history, and possibly the only film that could make a metronome feel like a torture device.
Miles Teller plays Andrew Neiman, an ambitious jazz drummer who wants to be one of the greats. J.K. Simmons plays Terence Fletcher, an instructor who believes greatness can only be achieved through fear, verbal warfare, and the occasional flying chair. Paul Reiser and Melissa Benoist pop in for moments of sanity — but blink and you’ll miss them between all the cymbal crashes and emotional breakdowns.
We’ll sip and chat about the razor-sharp editing, the relentless pacing, and why Fletcher’s teaching style makes Gordon Ramsay look like a supportive life coach. We’ll debate whether pushing someone to the edge of their sanity is genius, madness, or just a great way to get banned from every jazz club in the country. And, of course, we’ll talk about that ending — the one that leaves you breathless, sweaty, and maybe wondering if you just watched a sports movie disguised as a jazz recital.
So grab your drink (something strong, because Fletcher is terrifying), join Kent, Patrick, Laura, and Squeeker, and let’s talk music, obsession, and why the path to greatness might not be worth the bruises — emotional or physical.
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