Welcome to our July selection for the Staff Picks Series! A new monthly event where we showcase favorite films handpicked by our hardworking Bear Tooth staff. Coming up we have Whiplash presented by Rhett!

“Hi, I’m Rhett, I have been working for the Bear Tooth and have been one of the projectionists since 2024. It is the best job, and I have thought about what I would pick for a while now. I’ve seen Whiplash dozens of times because I was absolutely obsessed with it when it came out. It is probably the definitive movie that got me into movies when I was younger, but never got to see it at the theater. It’s so intense and horrifying and doesn’t let you breathe until it’s over. And the ending is the greatest ending to any movie ever, and I’m mostly excited to see it in this setting. I love watching movies here more than anything, it is a pleasure to work here, thank you :)”

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.