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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 2H 6M

480 WHIPLASH Part 1

from The Cine-Files · host Steve Morris & John Rocha

On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha revisit, breakdown and analyze 2014's brutally though provoking modern classic, WHIPLASH. From director Damien Chazelle and starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons (who own the Oscar for his role), Meliias Benoist and Paul Reiser. It focuses on an ambitious music student and aspiring jazz drummer (Teller), who is pushed to his limit by his abusive instructor (Simmons). It also won Academy Awards for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing, and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://amzn.to/4ufEysqPurchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarkThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:TRUDIAGNOSTIC. Epigenetic Experts &
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