• Watch J.K. Simmons in 'Whiplash' Short That Became the Movie

    When director Damien Chazelle was unable to secure funding in 2013 for the movie 'Whiplash,' which went on to become a critically acclaimed masterpiece, he decided to make a short. The 18-minute movie would serve as proof that the feature about an instructor and his questionable methods of inspiring greatness and artistry needed to be made. The short, which took home an award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and stars eventual Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actor J.K. Simmons, has recently surfaced on YouTube, 'Filmmaker' magazine noted.

  • 'Whiplash' May Lose Oscar Nod for Best Original Screenplay Due to Technicality

    "Whiplash" is one of 2014's best movies, and it is predicted to take home a few awards at the Oscars. J.K. Simmons gave the performance of his career in the jazz drumming drama and Miles Teller solidified himself as a true Hollywood heavyweight — and a damn fine percussionist. Unfortunately, the movie, directed by Damien Chazelle, may be excluded from the Best Writing category due to a technicality. As "Deadline" notes, "Whiplash" has not been included in the Best Original Screenplay category on initial voting lists. This is due to the fact that in order to get the movie financed, producers shot a brief scene from the script in order to entice funding. That short went on to win an award at the 2012 Sundance competition. The Academy deems it an adaptation of that short, and therefore ineligible to be included in the originals category. It is an unfortunate spot to be in, especially considering the fact that some voters think it could take home the statue for the category.
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