Time for Bring Your Own Blockbuster episode two and after the fun of Mrs. Doubtfire the guys have opted for a slightly different… 'tempo'. Next up the wonderful 2014 film: ‘Whiplash’. As ever so much to get into with this one, not least the lead performances of Miles Teller and JK Simmons and the chemistry they have as master and apprentice.

Even though our hosts Ben Haines and Jack Hussey have keenly tried to avoid dragging their beloved Tottenham Hotspur Football Club into the pod, after just two episodes it’s already popped up, with discussions about how leadership and elite performance go hand in hand. We go into how the film itself shares so much in common with sport and how managers use any means necessary to chase elite performances from their young talented team members, but, as is asked in the film 'Is there a line?' There's almost a brutality to the film that makes us question whether Whiplash is choreographed like a boxing match? The lads also do a bit of introspection into whether JK Simmons 'Fletcher' would have brought about an elite performance from them.

Ben and Jack delve deep into lots of the questions Whiplash raises, such as: is there more than one way to bring about exquisite performance, Where is that line between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour on the path to greatness? Is it okay to succeed with a level of toxicity attached? Finally we’ll get into the ageing process, is Whiplash as a film self aware and does that affect whether it has aged like a fine wine or a war crime.

Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did Whiplash make you feel? How did you feel Whiplash portrayed the lead characters Niemen and Terrence Fletcher? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod

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Broadcast on:

03 Apr 2023