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Watch! Globe winner JK Simmons talks Whiplash

Whiplash - In cinemas from Friday
Whiplash - In cinemas from Friday

Whiplash is a must-see film and opens in Irish cinemas this Friday, January 16. Here, its Golden Globe winner JK Simmons (Best Supporting Actor) talks about playing one of the most memorable villains in recent screen history, Terence Fletcher.

Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, Whiplash tells the story of Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller), a gifted young drummer who becomes the pupil of tyrannical instructor Fletcher (Simmons) at a music conservatory. 

The Golden Globes Red Carpet Special airs on RTÉ2 on Monday January 12 at 8:10pm and is followed by the awards ceremony at 9:00pm. 

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