Whiplash

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Paramount Summer Classic Film Series Presents Whiplash The State Theatre Friday, August 21, 2026 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm (2014, 106min/color, DCP) Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, and Paul Reiser. Directed by Damien Chazelle. Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability—and his sanity. THE PARAMOUNT SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES IS BACK! Check out the full lineup. FILM FAN MEMBERSHIP Discounted admission, free popcorn & more! JOIN TODAY! Film Fans: LOG IN to receive your discounted admission.

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