Episode 084: How to Spot a True Narcissist in One Easy Step — Whiplash (2014) with Simon Rogoff

Join Alex and guest host Dr. Simon Rogoff as they explore the blatant narcissism in Damien Chazelle’s jazz drumming masterpiece Whiplash (2014). Starring Miles Teller as Andrew Nieman, the jazz student, and J.K. Simmons as Fletcher, the jazz teacher, this film goes hard. Fletcher is the worst of the worst teacher, who justifies his actions by thinking he’ll one day create the best jazz musician, while Andrew will top at nothing to become the next Charlie Parker. Explorations include, narcissism, of course, but also resiliency, perfectionism, and whether there are two narcissists in the movie, or just the one (Fletcher). Come fort he amazing jazz and jazz drumming, stay for the psychological exploration!

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