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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

Turned On, Tuned In: Femme Filmmakers

Turned On, Tuned In: Femme Filmmakers

Uber sex-columnist Bethany Perryman takes a break from her usual assortment of tranny-loving, fetish-having columns and commands your attention to talk about something very important: a little girl-on-girl… er, girl-on-film.

By Bethany Perryman on October 5, 2009 | Comments

Zombieland Takes Over the Box Office

Zombieland Takes Over the Box Office

It’s $25 million dollars this weekend for the hit Zombieland, proving that the zombie movie genre is alive and well. As for the other movies — all I gotta say is where the hell ARE you people?

By John Cairns on October 4, 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

The Reject Report Heads West into Zombieland

The Reject Report Heads West into Zombieland

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is still in theaters making money, but it sure looks as if the defending champ could fall victim to a concerted attack by the zombies and other things.

By John Cairns 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

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

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

Exclusive Interview: ‘Whip It’ Screenwriter Dishes Some Details

Exclusive Interview: ‘Whip It’ Screenwriter Dishes Some Details

Scribe Shauna Cross talks about her upcoming film, what its like to have Drew Barrymore directing and who may be starring. We’ve got the juicy details just one click away.

By J.L. Sosa on January 12, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: ‘Whip It’ Screenwriter Confirms Details

Exclusive: ‘Whip It’ Screenwriter Confirms Details

Screenwriter Shauna Cross gave us the digs on Drew Barrymore’s upcoming directorial debut.

By J.L. Sosa on December 13, 2007 | Comments

Drew Barrymore is Gonna ‘Whip It’ Good!

Drew Barrymore is Gonna ‘Whip It’ Good!

Drew Barrymore will make her feature film directing debut next year.

By J.L. Sosa on December 11, 2007 | Comments