‘Whiplash’ Marks 10th Anniversary with Re-release on September 20

“Whiplash,” the Academy Award-winning psychological drama that launched writer-director Damien Chazelle to prominence and earned J.K. Simmons an Oscar, is set to return to theaters across the nation on September 20. This re-release marks a decade since its powerful premiere in 2014. The film, starring Miles Teller alongside Simmons, will feature a new 4K DCP restoration, following a special anniversary screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9. “Whiplash” captured three Oscars in total, including Best Editing and Best Sound, as well as the Best Supporting Actor award for Simmons.

Inspired by Chazelle’s 2013 short film of the same name, “Whiplash” revolves around Andrew Neiman, played by Teller, an ambitious young jazz drummer whose aim is to climb to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Terence Fletcher, portrayed by Simmons, is a terrifying yet talented instructor who discovers Andrew and transfers him into his band. As the movie unfolds, Andrew’s quest for perfection sinks into an obsession, driven by Fletcher’s relentless and often brutal teaching methods that push him to his limits, physically and mentally.

Debuting in 2014 as the opening night film at the Sundance Film Festival, “Whiplash” clinched the Grand Jury Prize for drama and the Audience Award. It quickly became one of the year’s most talked-about films, ultimately securing five Academy Award nominations. Today, “Whiplash” is celebrated as one of the standout films of the 2010s. Earlier this year, it was even voted the top Sundance film of all time in a survey conducted by the Sundance Institute. The survey included inputs from over 500 filmmakers, critics, and industry professionals, commemorating the festival’s 40th anniversary.

Since the breakthrough success of “Whiplash,” Damien Chazelle has continued to create notable films. His repertoire includes the musical “La La Land,” which made him the youngest recipient of the Best Director Oscar, the space drama “First Man,” and the Old Hollywood saga “Babylon.” Although “Babylon” was his first commercial flop, Chazelle’s previous works have solidified his reputation as a skilled director.

Source: GoldDerby.com