Whiplash (US, 2014, R13)

Rating: R13 - Restricted to persons 13 years and over; contains offensive language and content that may disturb.

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This might just be the greatest music film ever made—if you haven’t seen it yet, now is the time.

Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash is a gripping and unrelenting exploration of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of perfection. Andrew Neiman, a young jazz drummer, is determined to become one of the greats, but his path is shaped by the brutal and merciless teachings of Terence Fletcher, a conductor who believes true talent is forged through pain.

More than a music film, Whiplash is an intense psychological showdown, driven by J.K. Simmons’ chilling, Oscar-winning performance and Miles Teller’s raw, explosive energy. With razor-sharp editing, pulse-pounding drum sequences, and a finale that will leave you breathless, this is cinema at its most electrifying.

Location: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000
Date and Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Fee: Free entry!

Note: We’re hosting the event on the ground floor of the Ellen Melville Centre, and you’ll easily spot us through the glass walls. The main doors are usually locked, so if they’re closed when you arrive, just tap on the glass, and we’ll open the door for you from inside.

Please try to arrive on time, and if you have any trouble getting in, feel free to send me a text message at 0274306328 – Rick.