Reel Reviews | Whiplash


Two men in conversation on a baseball field during sunset.

On the latest episode of Reel Shorts, Travis Hopson and I talk about the Sundance Film Fest Audience winning film, Whiplash on Around Town.

A first-year music student (Miles Teller) wins a seat behind the drums in a jazz band led by a teacher (J.K. Simmons) who uses fear and intimidation to push his students to perfection.

Check out the discussion, below:

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