In this edition, learn about the making of Marvel movies before cameras even start to role, listen to a jazz pianist review scenes about jazz, and more.
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In this edition, listen to a pro drummer review drumming scenes in movies, learn differences between They Live and the short story it's based on, and more.
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/Film spoke with composer Justin Hurwitz about the upcoming Whiplash soundtrack deluxe edition, which contains some new remixes of classic tracks.
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Continuing our end of the decade coverage, our own Ethan Anderton delivers his personal list of the Top 10 Best Movies of the Decade, 2010-2019.
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Ben Pearson's top 10 movies of the decade run the gamut from international romances to massive franchise entries. Find out what topped his list.
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With the 2018 edition of the festival about to kick off, the /Film team talks about the best Sundance movies, from Clerks to Whiplash.
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In the latest edition of /Answers, the /Film crew writes about the best movie mentors, from Yoda to Lester Bangs to...a few more unsavory characters.
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Eclectic Method’s Johnny Wilson and 16-year-old DJ/producer Genranon decided to create a Whiplash remix featuring J.K. Simmons' shouted dialogue.
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Director Dan Trachtenberg explains how 10 Cloverfield Lane came about, the script evolved, puts rumors to bed about reshoots to "add more Cloverfield."
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The Best Picture nominee started as a short film from director Damien Chazelle, and now a video shows how the Whiplash short film compares to the feature.
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Watch the original Whiplash short film online. The 15 minute movie that preceded the multiple Oscar winning film with JK Simmons and Miles Teller.
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The Independent Spirit Awards were handed out in Santa Monica this afternoon, and the crop of winners includes two accolades for Nightcrawler, two for Boyhood, and three for Birdman, including Best Feature. Whiplash also did well, and in general the Indie Spirit awards this year lined up very strongly with the Oscar predictions we and many…
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Get the list of 2015 WGA nominations. Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the more surprising inclusions. Boyhood and Whiplash also made the cut.
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Get the full list of 2015 Producers Guild nominations. This year's contenders include Boyhood and Whiplash. Selma and Unbroken were overlooked.
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The Oscar nominations aren't out yet, but we're getting to the point where technical guilds will be announcing their nominations for the best achievements of 2014. The latest set to be released comes from the American Cinema Editors, which this morning revealed nominations for their 65th annual ACE Eddie Awards. The ACE Awards recognize achievements in editing…
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Everyone has a top ten and this one is Germain Lussier's. One of the writers from Slashfilm.com has compiled his list. Read Germain's Top Ten films 2014.
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David, Devindra, and Jeff count down their top 10 films of 2014. Thanks for a great year, everyone! We'll see you in 2015. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play Now in your Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast: Jeff's…
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A list of the best reviewed movies of 2014 shows everything from big studio blockbusters, computer animated family films and low budget independent films.
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Read our list of the 13 best movie characters of 2014, ranging from heroes to villains, from comic relief sidekicks to horrifying bogeymen.
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What are the Edgar Wright's favorite movies of 2014? He published his list and it's pretty spot on. Read the Edgar Wright Top 10 2014 here.
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Check out our list of 25 movies to watch this Thanksgiving, from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay to The Imitation Game to The Babadook.
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David, Devindra, and Jeff review film festival darling Whiplash, out in limited release right now. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play Now in your Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast: Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock.…
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As the domineering music conservatory teacher at the center of Whiplash, J.K. Simmons spews vile, mean, even brutal dialogue. Most of it is aimed at the the young drummer and would-be jazz great played by Miles Teller. Is the teacher just using a bit of old-school motivation, or is he really out of his mind?…
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J.K. Simmons torments Miles Teller in Whiplash, pushing the kid beyond his breaking point in the name of excellence. Teller plays a young drummer who aspires to greatness; Simmons plays the elite music academy instructor whose teaching methods are anything but gentle. Miss a beat, and he'll spin a cymbal at your head like Captain…
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In the first Whiplash clip to make it online, J.K. Simmons Smacks Around Miles Teller in the multiple Sundance award winner. It opens October 10.
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The 2014 Sundance Film Festival is coming to a close and, Saturday night, the best films of the festival were named. Whiplash, the Miles Teller drumming film, was the night's big winner, taking both the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award as well as the Grand Jury Prize. Sony Classics picked it up earlier in the week. Peter,…
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The heart of Whiplash is a duel between Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, and the weapon of choice isn't a gun or a knife, but a drum kit. The players’ duel is a concept that cuts across musical genres. It can blaze bright in jazz, when players both complement and one-up one another in an effort…
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