The projectors have spooled down and we finally have the chance to rest after an intensive week and a half at the UK’s biggest film festival. Aside from having a great time, there were lessons to learn from the 248 films on offer. We’ve distilled it down to the top 5 you really need to know.
1. Make sure you know the difference between “rushing” and “dragging” In drumming that is. For if you don’t, you may find yourself on the receiving end of your conductor’s ferocious wrath, much like Andrew did in Whiplash. And then you’re in for a world of pain. For Andrew that meant repetitive slaps in the face and the threat of being gutted like a pig… Probably best to make sure you know all your rudiments too.
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