In this episode of the podcast, musician Pat Smith joins Karri and Henrik to delve into the critically acclaimed film Whiplash. Is it a story about transcending mediocrity to achieve brilliance in your chosen art, in this case, drumming? Alternatively, is Whiplash a gripping tale of a descent into madness, fueled by a mentorship gone awry? Perhaps it is neither, and instead, a narrative that simply observes ambiguity. Does Whiplash communicate an empowering message or potentially something harmful?
You can find Pat Smith’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, other platforms and here:
https://ditto.fm/wander-by-starlight
https://ditto.fm/3-kings
https://ditto.fm/no-respect
https://ditto.fm/the-ragged-remains
https://ditto.fm/zombie-apocalypse
https://ditto.fm/the-lies-were-told
https://ditto.fm/trail-rations-ep
Films covered in this episode:
Whiplash (2014)
Hosted by Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki. Edited by Karri Ojala. The Flick Lab theme tune written and performed by Nick Grivell.