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Whiplash Fandom: Feel the Beat, Embrace the Obsession

Imagine a drumstick duel where every beat is a battle, and every tempo shift tests the soul. Whiplash isn’t just jazz—it's blood, sweat, and rhythm, with a relentless maestro pushing a young drummer beyond the brink. Raw, intense, a symphony of struggle.

Whiplash Trivia

Who directed the film "Whiplash"? (Medium)
#1: Christopher Nolan
#2: Damien Chazelle
#3: Quentin Tarantino
#4: Steven Spielberg
Who played the character of Andrew Neiman in the film "Whiplash"? (Easy)
#1: Miles Teller
#2: J.K. Simmons
#3: Paul Reiser
#4: Melissa Benoist
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Whiplash Fun Facts

J.K. Simmons won an Academy Award for his role in Whiplash.
Miles Teller, who plays the role of Andrew, performed the drumming scenes himself and had been playing drums since he was 15.

Whiplash Polls

Favorite Character in Whiplash
Andrew
Fletcher
Nicole
Ryan
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Favorite Scene in Whiplash
Opening Drum Solo
"Not Quite My Tempo"
Final Performance
Car Accident Scene
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Popular Characters

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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January 25, 2014

Whiplash wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

Whiplash wins the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, greatly increasing its visibility.

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October 10, 2014

Wide theatrical release of Whiplash

Whiplash is released to theaters across the United States.

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January 15, 2015

Whiplash receives multiple Academy Award nominations

Whiplash is nominated for five Oscars including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and wins three.

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February 22, 2015

Whiplash wins 3 Academy Awards

Whiplash wins Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, Film Editing, and Sound Mixing.

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