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Whip It

By Robert Davis on 4:30 PM on October 12, 2009

Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut starts with a chain of clichés... read more

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Robert Davis on Film: Polanski, Plus Five Good Movies Out Today

By Robert Davis on 3:33 PM on October 2, 2009

New in theaters this weekend: five good movies. I can't remember the last time that phrase was applicable... read more

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Bookshelf to Screen: Eight New Classics Becoming Movies This Fall (And Beyond)

By Rachael Maddux on 7:00 AM on September 20, 2009

Last week, we took a look at seven old favorite books getting the film treatment this fall (and beyond—damn you, Alice in Wonderland, March is too long to wait!). A few readers piped up to ask inquire the absence of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men in that roundup, but never fear, it wasn't forgotten. David Foster Wallace's short story collection, like the other seven picks on this week's list, just aren't quite "old favorite" material yet—but check back in ten years or so. By then, we may know better which of these titles will stand the test of time, and... read more

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25 Indie Films to Catch This Fall

By Josh Jackson on 7:00 AM on August 25, 2009

Sure, we can't wait for Where the Wild Things Are and The Road. But not all of the movies worth watching this fall will be hitting the megaplex. Here's our guide to 25 indie films to catch before Christmas.... read more

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Watch the Trailer for Drew Barrymore's Directorial Debut, Whip It!, Starring Ellen Page

By Jeffrey Bloomer on 9:51 AM on July 17, 2009

Drew Barrymore’s long-expected directorial debut, Whip It!, finally has its first trailer. The movie stars Ellen Page as a small-town Texas teen who travels to a hardcore roller derby in Austin and finds herself.... read more

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Drew Barrymore's Whip It! Coming in October

By Muriel Vega on 4:00 PM on May 14, 2009

According to /Film, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, Whip It!, finally has a release date through Fox Searchlight, the same studio that released Diablo Cody's Juno. The roller-derby themed film is set to release on Oct. 9. ... read more

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