Whiplash or Shaffer Conservatory 2014 S.S. Cinephile

Is music worth it? What does it take to be the best? This week, we try to answer those questions as well as the age old: "WERE YOU RUSHING OR WERE YOU DRAGGING?"

In this episode, Jacob, Andrew, and Edward practice their rudiments with the indie film Whiplash. They discuss the pace of the plot, the musical themes, and the exploration of a human being’s breaking point. This film delivers a character study of a musician, Andrew Neiman, doing whatever it takes to become the best.



Me too movement



Outline:



- Discussing origin of the film



- Discussing the music/setting



- Editing and cinematography



- BREAK



- Where is the midpoint 



- The big scene



- Characterization of Andrew



- BREAK



- Characterization of Fletcher



- Do the ends justify the means

(exploration on the setting)



- How does it end



- What is the theme 

(additional source)



Bonus: fun gif