Whiplash

from Movie Friends · host Seth Vargas & Michelle Rubinstein

Our series on musicians is coming to an end, and we cap it off with Damien Chazelle's 2014 film about drive and talent, Whiplash! We discuss what it means to be content vs motivated, the JK Simmons role that not everyone may remember, how the film reminds us of Taxi Driver and Full Metal Jacket, and why perfection and pleasure are not on the same planet. Also: The Devil Wears Tight Black Shirts! Funny little hats! Bloody drums! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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