Listen "Decisiveness, Discipline and Dexter - 'Cold War' (2018), 'Whiplash' (2014) & ''Round Midnight' (1986)"
Episode Synopsis
What are the dangers of indecisiveness? What are the dangers of self-discipline? What is the relationship between self-improvement and community? Following on from last week's discussion about the line between sacrifice and suicide, this week's episode looks at three cinematic depictions of jazz to distinguish self-discipline from self-destruction.
The Films:
'Cold War' (2018) directed by Pawel Pawlikowski
'Whiplash' (2014) directed by Damien Chazelle
''Round Midnight' (1986) directed by Bertrand Tavernier
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The Films:
'Cold War' (2018) directed by Pawel Pawlikowski
'Whiplash' (2014) directed by Damien Chazelle
''Round Midnight' (1986) directed by Bertrand Tavernier
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