The greatest thing has been that projects that were pipe dreams before 'Whiplash' are now feeling more realistic. Damien Chazelle dreamfeltgreat Change image and share on social
I'm predisposed to never be in pure celebration mode. Damien Chazelle celebrationmodepredispose Change image and share on social
As a drummer, you're always fighting for a level that you never quite attain. Damien Chazelle attaindrummerfight Change image and share on social
I feel like a lot of directing is casting. Damien Chazelle castdirectfeel Change image and share on social
I think there is something to be said for not coddling people and not accepting good as good enough. Damien Chazelle acceptcoddlegood Change image and share on social
I had seen a lot of music movies that celebrated music or that showed the kind of joys from playing music, which is a big part of it of course, and not something that I would want to deny. Damien Chazelle bigcelebratedeny Change image and share on social
I handle screenings and award ceremonies really badly. Damien Chazelle awardbadlyceremony Change image and share on social
It's certainly no coincidence that big bands became the entertainment of the army in WWI and WWII, and that jazz drumming style is very military influenced. The snare drum comes from the military and becomes the core kind of sound of jazz drums. Damien Chazelle armybandbig share on social
I do truly believe that the smallest stories can wind up being the biggest because it's through the specific that a writer can best access the universal. Damien Chazelle accessbigsmall Change image and share on social
It's easy to show terrible people's behavior on screen, and we all just kind of nod and go, 'Isn't that terrible.' It's more interesting when you can show terrible behavior in the interest of something good. Damien Chazelle behavioreasygood share on social
