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Ellen Page Can Write, Stitch N’ Bitch

Ellen Page Can Write, Stitch N’ Bitch

Girl Power! Thanks to Whip It, Ellen Page, Alia Shawkat, and Sean Tillmann will be stitching and bitching on HBO.

By Bethany Perryman on October 7, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 10.02.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 10.02.09

Kevin Carr takes a look at this week’s movie releases, including Zombieland, Whip It and Capitalism: A Love Story.

By Kevin Carr on October 2, 2009 | Comments

Review: Whip It

Review: Whip It

Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut is a fun blast of unabashed girl power, with great performances and an honest look at a mother-daughter relationship. But there’s plenty for men too.

By Robert Levin on October 2, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 134 – Fatipalism: A Love Story

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 134 – Fatipalism: A Love Story

Neil returns from the pit of the Great Unwashed, otherwise known as Fantastic Fest. Kevin is stunned that he actually saw some movies this week but understands the Vegas odds of that happening when five flicks head into wide release. The Fat Guys talk toys, roller derby, capitalism and zombies.

By Kevin Carr on October 2, 2009 | Comments

Will Your Town ‘Whip It’ Good?

Will Your Town ‘Whip It’ Good?

If you’re anything like me, you’ve often had to ask yourself the ultimate question: Would you rather have (1) a free t-shirt, (B) girls on skates, or (3) grossly over-buttered popcorn? This Saturday, you don’t have to decide.

By Bethany Perryman on September 25, 2009 | Comments

Whip It Featurette: Drew Barrymore’s Austin-Set Film Has Girl Power

Whip It Featurette: Drew Barrymore’s Austin-Set Film Has Girl Power

Fox Searchlight has released a brand new featurette for the upcoming roller derby movie Whip It, from first time director Drew Barrymore. Narrated by Ms. Barrymore herself, the featurette shows that this Austin-set film is full of girl power.

By Neil Miller on September 4, 2009 | Comments

Whip It Poster: Be Your Own Hero, Like Ellen Page

Whip It Poster: Be Your Own Hero, Like Ellen Page

Fox Searchlight has released a brand new poster for their upcoming film Whip It, the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore. It urges you to be your own hero and whatnot.

By Neil Miller on August 26, 2009 | Comments

Whip It! Trailer: Elbows You in the Face

Whip It! Trailer: Elbows You in the Face

We’ve been pretty excited about Drew Barrymore’s Roller Derby Movie, Whip It, for quite some time. Now, the trailer has us even more excited.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 20, 2009 | Comments

First Look: The Ladies of ‘Whip It!’ Skate Into Our Lives

First Look: The Ladies of ‘Whip It!’ Skate Into Our Lives

The first photos for Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut — the story of girls on skates kicking the shit out of each other — have arrived.

By Neil Miller on July 9, 2009 | Comments

Christopher Nolan’s Inception Continues to Draw Big Names

Christopher Nolan’s Inception Continues to Draw Big Names

It pays to be the director who made the second highest grossing film of all-time. Because when you go to make another film — Batman-related or not — you could have your run of the town, should you decide to load up on quality actors.

By Neil Miller on April 2, 2009 | Comments

First Look: Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig Get Groovy in Whip It

First Look: Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig Get Groovy in Whip It

FSR reader Christopher M. has sent us a few photos from the set of Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut Whip It, starring Ellen Page. Check out the groovy roller derby uniforms on Zoe Bell and Kristen Wiig.

By Neil Miller on November 29, 2008 | Comments

Fallon and Shawkat Whip It! with Ellen Page

Fallon and Shawkat Whip It! with Ellen Page

“SNL” Alum Jimmy Fallon and “Arrested Development’s” Alia Shawkat want in on the roller derby flick, Whip It!.

By Adam Sweeney on August 19, 2008 | Comments

Natalie Portman pulls out of Wuthering Heights

Natalie Portman pulls out of Wuthering Heights

The bigwigs over at the BBC should be pleased to hear that Natalie Portman, the latest big screen Anne Boleyn, has reportedly pulled out of the upcoming adaptation of Emily Bronte’s classic period novel, Wuthering Heights.

By Michelle Graham on May 9, 2008 | Comments

Ellen Page to Play Jane Eyre

Ellen Page to Play Jane Eyre

Ellen Page, star of Juno and Smart People, not to mention the upcoming Whip It, is looking to prove her acting credentials through appearing as one of the most kickass female literary icons, Jane Eyre.

By Michelle Graham on May 7, 2008 | Comments

DVD Review: Juno Two-Disc Special Edition

DVD Review: Juno Two-Disc Special Edition

Phuket, Thailand! The pop-culture phenomenon comes in a two-disc special edition that aches your belly with laughter and warms your heart.

By Kevin Gustafson on April 20, 2008 | Comments

Sundance Review: ‘Smart People’ is Vivacious and Hilarious, But Also Very ‘Smart’

Sundance Review: ‘Smart People’ is Vivacious and Hilarious, But Also Very ‘Smart’

Great script, heartwarming story, great ensemble cast, Ellen Page… Hmm, this sounds familiar.

By Neil Miller on April 11, 2008 | Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Smart People

Movie Drinking Games: Smart People

I hate smart people, but I liked Smart People. It reminds me of my family, only without the intellectuals, pot smoking and acrid dysfunction. Still, getting through the characters’ problems in the film can cause you to drink a bit, and here’s some help in that matter…

By Kevin Carr on April 11, 2008 | Comments

Juno Deleted Scenes: Big Blue Slurpees!

Juno Deleted Scenes: Big Blue Slurpees!

Our good friends over at Coming Soon have stumbled upon a brand new pair of deleted scenes from the upcoming Juno DVD release, which will hit the shelves of your local retailers on April 15th. The two scenes are accompanied by commentary from director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody.

By Neil Miller on April 8, 2008 | Comments

Juno Soundtrack Births a B-Sides Sequel

Juno Soundtrack Births a B-Sides Sequel

For those who are, like me, a fan of the Juno soundtrack, you can rejoice in the announcement that Rhino Records will be released “Juno B-Sides: Almost Adopted Songs”, a 15-track collection of songs that did not make it onto the original soundtrack.

By Neil Miller on March 31, 2008 | Comments

Giveaway: Win Juno on DVD, Yo!

Giveaway: Win Juno on DVD, Yo!

Earlier today, we posted a deleted scene from Juno to help get you a little more excited for the film, and as soon as we get our hands on more cool stuff from the DVD release, we will share that as well. But this is not about showing you cool stuff from the DVD, it is about hooking you up with a FREE copy that you can enjoy all to yourself. With that said, we’ve got a great new giveaway!

By Neil Miller on March 24, 2008 | Comments