Go see Drew Barrymore's Whip It before it opens

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Go see Drew Barrymore's Whip It before it opens

POSTED: Friday, September 25, 2009, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Movies screening

Fox Searchlight will sneak preview Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It at theaters around the country tomorrow Saturday, September 26. (Our very own Sam Adams saw it at Toronto and, while he didn't include it in his festival wrap-up, he mentions several other must-sees.) The buzz I've gleaned? It's not great but better than one would expect from Ms. Barrymore. Also the soundtrack apparently rules.

Philly's screening is at:

UA Riverview 17 1400 South Columbus Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19147 (800) 326-3264

The games begin at 7:30 p.m. and you get a free t-shirt for showing. If you're still wary of Barrymore's flick, just wait until next week's issue when we give you the lowdown review-wise. Whip It opens theatrically Friday, October 2.

Whip It concerns Bliss (Ellen Page), a small town Texas teen who discovers roller derby and joins a squad (who would most likely get the beat down from hometown heroes and Choice award recipients the Philly Roller Girls). Here's the trailer (or you can just read my Trailer! commentary):

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Posted 2009-10-20 15:52:19

I recently watched a special about Drew Barrymore and it just made me respect her all the more. She has gone from drug abuse to directing and has completely changed her life around. She is brilliant

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