Movie: Whip It * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: Oct. 2, 2009

Runtime: 111 minutes
Directed by: Drew Barrymore

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, including crude dialogue, language and drug material
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I’m a big fan of both Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page, so I’ve been looking forward to seeing “Whip It.” It delivers in all the right areas – warmth, action, empowerment, and family – despite a few cliché storylines you can see coming a mile away.
The story follows Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page), a teenager living in the small town of Bodeen, Texas with her mom (Marcia Gay Harden), dad …read more

Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It” hit theaters this weekend (my 12-year-old daughter and I loved it). It’s a fun look at the world of the roller derby and the people who participate. Here, star Ellen Page talks with ReelzChannel about making the movie.

One of the movies I’m looking forward to this weekend is “Whip It,” the roller derby flick directed by Drew Barrymore and starring Ellen Page as a girl who finds her “tribe” at a roller derby rink.
Check out the trailer here, and a behind-the-scenes clip here. Here’s more from MTV: Ellen Page talking about what her roller derby name would be.

Actress Drew Barrymore – who can also add director to her credits now – was just lovely at the 61st Annual Emmy Awards last night. Her new movie, “Whip It,” arrives in theaters Oct. 9, 2009, and also stars Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Ellen Page, and Juliette Lewis.
The story follows rebellious teen Bliss Cavendar (Page), who finds her tribe in a group of roller derby girls. But her straight-laced Mom (Harden) is none too happy about it.
More pics after the jump. Drew’s adorable!

There’s a “Barbarella” remake in the works, which sounds fun. The original 1968 film starred Jane Fonda as a sexy inter-space mercenary charged with stopping the evil Durand-Durand. It was directed by her husband at the time, Roger Vadim.
The remake already has a director – Robert Luketic – but who do you think should play Barbarella?
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Roller derbies are all the rage right now, and Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut, “Whip It,” couldn’t come at a better time. The world needs some gritty new old sport to glom onto.
Ellen Page stars as Bliss Cavendar, a rebellious Texas teen who trades in her small town beauty pageant crown for the wild and rowdy world of roller derby.
Kristen Wiig ("Saturday Night Live") and Juliette Lewis ("Old School") play roller-derby stars. Eve, Jimmy Fallon, and Daniel Stern are also featured in the movie, as is Marcia Gay Harden, who plays Bliss’ straight-laced mom.
Check out the trailer here; “Whip It” …read more

Who knew Detroit would be such a hot filming property lately? “Whip It” takes place here (I say “here,” because Michigan is my home state), not to mention Clint Eastwood’s recent “Gran Torino,” and HBO’s “Hung.” Film tax incentives, anyone?
“Whip It” is the colorful directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, and stars Ellen Page as Bliss Cavendar, a rebellious Texas teen who trades in her small town beauty pageant crown for the wild and rowdy world of roller derby!
That doesn’t sit well with her straight-laced mom Marcia Gay Harden.  Kristen Wiig ("Saturday Night Live") and Juliette Lewis ("Old School") …read more

First there was Drew Barrymore, then Paul Weitz, then James Mangold, and now there are reports that Juan Antonio Bayona might be directing “Eclipse,” the third movie in the “Twilight” series.
This is an interesting pick, because Bayona is a protege of Guillermo Del Toro, who’s done some pretty interesting movies over the years, including the creepy “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Bayona’s debut film, “The Orphanage,” centered on kids who’d been killed under mysterious circumstances. Though “Eclipse” will be romantic and adventurous, it also contains a mystery of unsolved murders. So maybe Bayona isn’t such a bad choice. He’s currently on tap to direct …read more

Aw, the Chihuahuas are out on DVD today! My 11-year-old daughter and I loved this movie and look forward to watching it on DVD. Here’s what’s new on DVD today:
Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Drew Barrymore voices the part of Chloe, a pampered Beverly Hills pooch who suddenly finds herself lost on the wild streets of Mexico. Also stars Piper Perabo and features the voices of George Lopez and Andy Garcia. Loved this fun movie! [Film Gecko Review] [Official Site]
Australia. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman star in this epic movie, but the real star is the sweeping vistas of the …read more

Apparently, Drew Barrymore is just not that into John Mayer. In fact, according to this video from CelebTV, she told her friend Jennifer Aniston to dump him, saying he’s only using her to further his own career.
Personally, I think John Mayer just needs to sort of disappear. Every time I see him, he always seems like he’s trying to be funny or smart or whatever. I mean, I don’t know the guy, but I’m thinking maybe Jen could do better than him, too. Every minute she spends with him is keeping her from her true love. That’s my story, …read more