when the director's obsessed with obsession

Do any of Chazelle's characters actually "win"? Or is he saying that everyone loses?

Whiplash is such a masterpiece, full of pain, eerieness, doubt and unforgettable performances.

I haven't seen his last two movies but I love whiplash's exploration of character and I adore La La Land. They are both great and hard to watch at the same time

I would say that artists and teachers/mentors need to take a serious look at the trauma that teachers inflict on their students to "make them great." No, it doesn't make artists great; it makes them traumatized and riddled with self-doubt. It is a much better approach to mentorship to create a relationship based on trust and gentle redirection. One can see the difference of these negative mentorships versus positive ones in the terrific show "The Bear." Carmy knows that there will be mistakes and expects more of them, which inspires others to read more, practice more, and take more risks. As a singer, there are worlds of difference between my first teacher, who was known to make students cry, and my current one who believes that baiting and demoralizing artists is BS.I've made infinitely more progress now rather than then.

Damien Chazelle sure is a magnificent film director. He brings forth new concepts that are just spotless.

I can strongly relate to Andrew, for me it was pole vault instead of drums but the drive is the same. We do not need people to push us, we need people who make sure we do not break. When you already want to be the absolute best, you need guidance, not more motivation.

i just love whiplash so much, im such a sucker for a story with a flawed protagonist. plus the fact that in the end, neither fletcher nor neiman really "wins" as neiman is most likely going to push himself to madness like fletcher's previous students and fletcher is going to continue abusing students until he pushes the wrong person too far neither person really learns anything and both of them are doomed to fail because they're both too selfish to realize it

I didnt clock that JK was in Lalaland. Now we know why he fired him - not because he was playinf jazz, he was dragging

i used to have dreams, gave up on those long ago, i do agree pushes are needed, you need to fail, to experience disappointment, to rise back up, but you also need success and encouragement, its a complicated tango of balance

I loved whiplash and it’s concept of “pushing beyond what’s expected” sure you will look evil to everyone but to that one person you will be that push to become the one. He found the someone to show spectacular performance and his performance was nothing short of mesmerizing. But I guess it’s all about perspective.

Whiplash is a great movie. I’ve watched it once and can never watch it again. Cinematically, storyline, score, it’s all amazing. This movie stresses me out like nothing else, and I'll appreciate the movie from a distance.

whiplash ending is more tragedy than anything else. Fletcher wins, it's all validated. All of his nasty behavior.

Phenomenal thought piece, I personally haven’t watched all these movies but I’m really appreciative of the depth and the messaging behind them which on a casual viewing I might’ve missed. Thanks Jack

I never agreed with people ragging on Seb for "selling out"; how is he supposed to open his club without money??

Love your take and the production on this, cannot believe this only has 3k views! Wishing for your success!

My favourite movie is Babylon. La La land and whiplash are some of the best movies I have ever seen amongst the hundreds and hundreds I have watched. Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz are THE duo. The best director and composer and they will continue to make the best movies as we keep strolling forward

Yes. Awesome explanations and thoughts.

Thoroughly enjoyable listen, good work

thanks for making this video, damien chazelle is my favorite director and you just made me love him more :')

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