 by dorothy snarkerNavigation |
Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore find their sisters in skatesWhat could make a film about women's roller derby that stars Ellen Page and is directed by Drew Barrymore even cooler? Think hard. I'll give you a second.
OK, time's up. Have you guessed? The answer is, of course, a really cool supporting cast of actresses. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ellen and Drew will be joined in their upcoming film Whip It! by Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig, Marcia Gay Harden and Zoe Bell.
The film follows Ellen's character, Bliss Cavendar, a small-town Texas girl who runs away from her ex-pageant queen mom played by Marcia. While her mother wants her to follow in her tiara-wearing ways, Bliss would rather strap on some skates. So instead she joins a roller derby league in Austin. Mentoring her is Saturday Night Live's Kristen as Malice in Wonderland. Juliette plays one of the league's stars, Dinah Might, and stuntwoman-turned-actress Zoe is a medical technician who moonlights as Bloody Holly. (God, you have got to love roller derby names.) Drew will also star in her directorial debut. I also love the dynamics in the cast. Kristen will surely bring the funny. Juliette has a raw energy. Marcia has an Oscar, so insane pageant mom should be no problem. And with Zoe, well, hello awesome roller stunts. Also of the newly announced cast Juliette already has the rocker girl attitude down pat thanks to her band Juliette and the Licks and Kristen clearly already has the skates.
I unexpectedly became a fan of roller derby thanks to the now defunct A&E series Rollergirls. While I'd never want to try it myself (I prefer my bones unbroken, thank you very much), it's fascinating to watch. So the thought of seeing such a talented group of women become hell on wheels is just awesome. Submitted by on July 1, 2008 - 5:00pm. |
User login |
News, Reviews & Commentary on Lesbian and Bisexual women in Entertainment and the Media
nice!!
ooohh.. another film to wait for!! anything ellen's on, i'll watch..
Dinah Might --> genius name!
Juliette Lewis? Really?
Juliette Lewis? Really? Really, Papi? That scientology nutbag? Seriously Hollywood should ban those fanatics. I loved her in "Gilbert Grape", and in "From Dusk 'Til Dawn", but she's like crazy.
This film is sounding
This film is sounding great!
Juliette is a goddess!
awesome!
XWP
Yes!
Lookin' good, Ms Page!!!
Waiting...
*squeeee*
i am way too excited for this movie :D hmm i wonder if they'll let us wear our skates in the movie theater *ponders*
~i’m just a little bossy, i like it how i like it, when i like it...and that’s how it is~ :P
How Much Fun Is This Going To Be?!
Uh, duh
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! MACH
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
MACH SCHNELL 2009!!!
wow what a cast!
no way
you're telling me Ellen Page, the most adorable person ever, and Kristen Wiig, the most hilarious person ever, are going to be in an amazing movie??
i think...
i just died and went to heaven.
ellen page in a movie with juliette lewis AND zoe bell....
.. yeah i have died and gone to heaven.
Heeee...
Sounds interesting...
and awesome!!! I have no problem watching Ellen and Drew on rollerskates.
Lesbian Tees & Gifts - For ladies who like ladies who like t-shirts
Wiiging out!!
excitement
Speaking for just myself, who happens to be a derby girl, I am cautious about this. there is often alot of DRAMA in derby (some good, some not so good) so it'll be easy to adapt the story (its a book first and foremost, written by a derby girl)....i'm just a bit cautious of how hollywood she gets with this.
I consider derby to be the anti-hollywood. yeah we love to put on a show, but its cheeky, you know? so its weird having someone from hollywood (even a more indie chic like drew) make a movie about us, when generally many of us think Hollywood, and commercial media, should go f*ck itself - specifically in its representation of femininity. At least she is working with a derby girl though, and other derby girls are being used in the movie from what I understand.
And no, im not speaking for all derby girls everywhere, so please don't go there. standard disclaimers apply.
Oh yeah!
Yes
And Zoe bell was in quintin tarantinos last movie...
I cant wait to see her kick some roller derby ass
Are you a ninja or a pirate?
"I don't know who I am without you, all I know is that I should."
awkward and definition
now every time i think of juliette lewis
i think about ariel schrag's teenage obsession with her
gives knew light to her, i think: )
I can't believe it
Oh my goodness!!! I lllllllllllove Juliette! WOW, I can't believe I'm actually reading an article about her on this website :) You've given me such great news, thanks! I'm a Licks lover, so anything said about her is like food to my mouth! Thanks again, I'm so looking forward to seeing this movie!! Plus, I love Ellen and Drew! wow, what a fantastic cast.........!!
"I smile because I have no idea of what's going on"
All PR is good PR
I support any and all media coverage of roller derby, for the potential it has of making the sport grow and last. Even if that coverage is sensational/inaccurate.
But I think Drew and Ellen et al will do us a solid. :)
That said . . . if Kristen Wiig wears those skates in the movie I will probably throw things. =\ (Srs drby needz srs skates.)
Zoe Bell!!!!!
Zoe Bell!!!!!
-Nathiest
the devil is in the details
Whip it!
I love the title of it too "Whip it!" - sounds very exciting.
According to IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233/), they will be shooting from late July to mid September so it's all happening this summer, yeah.
I'm hoping Drew will be making a cameo...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Taking off - the novel, coming soon. Starring Katie, a lesbian in London...
In the meanwhile, you can read reviews of films and books with lesbian/bi characters and/or taking place in London at www.takingoff.org
This is going to be great, I
celina honey...
i so wanted to comment on the upcoming movie but, i am distracted by ur avatar. so cute,so funny, yes..this IS indeed the funniest thing i've seen all week. murkins down,all week.
i'm not sure if that's my gaydar or my fire alarm ringing but,its hot as hades in here......."ladyj"
i never
thought i'd see derby on afterellen. i fricking love it. so much that i got an account.
i have high hopes for this movie. flat track derby is the single funnest thing i have ever done in my life. to have ellen page and company (especailly juliette) making a movie about it. yessss.
even if there are a few cringe-worthy moments, it'll be worth it. hell, i made it all the way through rollergirls.
as was said above, just one derby girl's opinion, add disclaimers here.
ohh, and i know funnest is not a word...it just works, and probably should be a word.
Penelope! ^_^
Awesome-
Love love love Kristen Wiig
Ellen!
I think Ellen Page is amazing, personally i have quite the crush on her.
I'm greatly looking forward to this movie, mainly because Ellen is in it.
Drew <3 Ellen
Wish that I had a scanner... In Star Magazine (auugh I know) anyhow they did a little story with a cute picture attached of Drew and Ellen together at a party. Star Magazine gave hints that the two might be dating?
-Nathiest
the devil is in the details