#FIRSTLOOK: SEE THE TRAILER FOR “WHIPLASH”

I’d like to introduce you all the my favourite Film all of TIFF ’14! The psychological Musical Drama is unafraid to get mean, gritty and nasty and although it might not have received that coveted People’s Choice Award, it certainly cannot be ignored this upcoming Awards Season. Think Black Swan. But drumming. And Jazz. I cannot describe. You must see for yourself.

Official Synopsis:
Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability—and his sanity.

See the Trailer:

Mark my words, this is the Film that will make Miles Teller a Star. Both him and J.K. Simmons are phenomenal.

Mongrel Media release WHIPLASH Friday, October 24, 2014 in Toronto and Vancouver. Additional cities to follow.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)