Intro: In Beasley’s article, he raises valid points

How does this relate to

that women (specifically Nicole) are underwritten
the specialist writing?
in the film. The main, overarching point of the

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ear by
article is that the film plays out more like a battle

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Andrew takes control of the band from Fletcher

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during his show of defiance. Lighting = Control.
scene is Andrew’s ultimate test and one he surpasses through
o
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the change in his character. But is that what Fletcher wanted
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performance & competition

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Focus
Finale

Writing

Lighting
used in

Film Form

Specialist
Whiplash
How is it

All the band are equals

during performances as
sequence?

after Fletcher’s sabotage as the

the spotlight/motivated lighting
L

shines on all of them. This changes

between two figures

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spotlight remains on him and Andrew is

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fo r gh

encased in darkness. This then reverses after

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Andrew takes control of the band from Fletcher

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performance & competition

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during his show of defiance. Lighting = Control.

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How does this relate to

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t &
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fid w e e fr o
f e x o &b
of ow t bmi r. As ct, th t.
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nd l
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typ sho dow s we rds
ow An ica w e n o akn
n i dre ‘fight’ throw Fletche. Andre icked ow l use ofarly don Andreess
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ear by
le t
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dre e a as rov che self ial
w f lph culi es r. i nt
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