Whiplash · written by Damien Chazelle · 2014

Andrew arrives at Carnegie Hall, spots Fletcher, and follows him inside.

Scene 109 of 117 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act three

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Begins 1:38 into a 1:54 film

The story so farBefore scene 109

A young jazz drummer pursues a place among the country’s best, pushing himself toward greatness under the control of a brilliant, abusive instructor.

Scenes 1–6
Andrew lives inside solitary practice, family movie nights, and an ideal of greatness learned from jazz legends.
Scenes 7–13
Shaffer's hierarchy makes Andrew doubt his prospects, while he wants a chance to become an exceptional drummer.
Scenes 14–17
Fletcher draws Andrew back from transferring, and Andrew enters Studio Band while beginning a relationship with Nicole.
Scenes 18–48
Andrew learns Fletcher's brutal rules, competes for status, and tries to survive the first rehearsals.
Scenes 49–50
Andrew plays Whiplash from memory and helps Shaffer win the competition, gaining the core position he wanted.
Scenes 51–85
He pays through isolation, injury, and public failure as Fletcher's tests consume his relationships and safety.
Scenes 86–99
Andrew leaves Shaffer and music behind, then encounters Fletcher again and receives a chance to return.
Just before
Scene 106
Fletcher prepares carefully for the concert, alone with his piano and music folder.
Scene 107
Andrew tends to his hands and wraps his fingers before the performance.
Scene 108
Fletcher declines passing cabs and enters the subway for Carnegie Hall.
Scene 109
This scene

109EXT. NEW YORK STREET - CARNEGIE HALL - DUSK

Andrew emerging from a SUBWAY STATION. Murmuring to himself, tapping on his knees. The clock’s ticking...

He checks his phone, picks up speed, almost breaks into a jog...

The DRUMMING BUILDS, he goes FASTER and FASTER, until, finally --

-- as the DRUMMING CUTS OUT --

-- he comes to a sudden stop.

He’s standing right in front of CARNEGIE HALL. A giant banner hangs above the main steps: “JVC IN NYC: JAZZ!” And, keeping out of sight --

-- Fletcher. Strolling up the side-steps around the corner, hidden from the crowd. Andrew sees him. Follows.

Pink (9/10/2013)