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Whiplash garnered awards and nominations in a variety of categories with particular praise for Chazelle's screenplay and direction, Teller and Simmons' performance, and Tom Cross' editing. At the 87th Academy Awards , the film received five nominations with Simmons winning for Best Supporting Actor , Cross for Best Film Editing , and the ...
"In Whiplash, Simmons' shines with his tough guy portrayal of a music teacher, who physically and emotionally terrorizes a young drummer, and gives a captivating performance that is alternately hilarious and terrifying. We are honored to present J.K. Simmons with the 2015 Spotlight Award, Actor."
The film explores concepts of perfectionism, dedication, and success and deconstructs the concept of ambition. Whiplash premiered in competition at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 16, as the festival's opening film; it won the Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize for drama. [5]
Dec 9, 2014 · It ended up winning the short film jury award. Exactly one year later — a few days after turning 29 — Chazelle was back at Sundance with another movie about that same jazz student and teacher.
Full awards and nominations of Whiplash. Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser ... Drama An ambitious, talented young drummer (Miles Teller) enters a prestigious music academy to fulfill his dream of becoming one of the greatest known drummers of all time.
Jan 26, 2014 · The jazz-drumming psychological thriller won the Audience Award and the top Dramatic prize. Your full list of winners follow.
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Jan 26, 2014 · PARK CITY, Utah — “Whiplash,” Damien Chazelle’s debut feature about a fraught relationship between a teacher and student at a New York music school, was the big winner at the Sundance Film...
