film events

“Whiplash” Saturday-Sunday. Winner of three Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actor for J.K. Simmons. Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite East Coast music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (Simmons), an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Rated R. Showing Saturday, 5:15 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, 4:15 and 7 p.m. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St, Moscow. $6. (208) 882-4127.

Spokane Film Society Watch film, meet people and talk about ideas as they relate to film. Drink and food specials. Thursday, 9 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.