Whiplash, the breakout film by future Oscar-winning director of La La Land, Damien Chazelle, was initially a coveted Black ...

In remembering Taurasi's career in a 2019 interview, Auriemma referenced J.K. Simmons's controversial performance in the 2014 film "Whiplash," as a brilliant but obsessed teacher who motivates and ...

J.K. Simmons' portrayal of Omni-Man in Invincible is emotional and riveting, showcasing his voice-acting talent. Simmons' role in Whiplash as Terence Fletcher is iconic, earning him an Oscar for ...

EXCLUSIVE: J.K. Simmons is boarding the David Ayer-directed Paramount Pictures movie Heart of the Beast opposite Brad Pitt. It’s the second time that the Whiplash Oscar winner has worked with ...

The problem is that Andrew was so desperate to be great, and became so desperate for Fletcher's approval, that he did ultimately earn it, playing for him at the end of the film. This vindicated the ...

Simmons, of course, is no stranger to stealing scenes. He won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for his intense performance as a ruthless music professor in Whiplash (2014).

“Whiplash” follows Andrew Neiman, played by Miles Teller, in his pursuit to become the top jazz musician at his music ...

In 2015, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for “Birdman.” JK Simmons won that year for “Whiplash.” While a Washington Post film reviewer said Norton’s performance as Seeger was ...

Let’s take a look at the cast of The Accountant 2. Ben Affleck will be reprising his role as Christian Wolff in the film.

When I first watched Whiplash it impressed me so much that ... by renowned musician and instructor Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons) who transfers him to one of the school's top competing jazz ...