Whiplash The Rewatchables
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Whiplash

Apex Mountain

J.K. Simmons; Caravan

In the discussion (6)
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  • Simmons receives an affirmative Apex choice.
  • Teller's ultimate Apex is considered still ahead, with Maverick provisionally his biggest moment and its Great Balls of Fire scene a personal favorite.
  • Chazelle's Apex is La La Land rather than Whiplash.
  • Jazz movies are debated without a clear Apex winner; Lady Sings the Blues, Bird and Paris Blues are alternatives, and Whiplash did not launch a new wave of jazz films.
  • The crash is praised for a small-budget film but not established as the all-time car-accident Apex; a Final Destination scene is offered as stronger.
  • Caravan receives an unqualified affirmative Apex choice.