Last summer I was an extra on set of a cool roller derby movie called Whip It. I was just a screaming fan during the derby skate scenes, nothing too special. I had a great time, got to talk to Jimmy Fallon, and had the fabulous Drew Barrymore tell me that I’m fabulous. It was a dream come true for a nerd movie buff like me. Plus, the movie looks damn good.
How excited was I to see that the movie trailer was finally released about thirty minutes ago. I was in the background when the filmed Ellen Page jumping over another girl on the track. Couldn’t see if I was in the shot though, darn it. Maybe after I watch it 50 or so times.
The movie is coming out on October 9th, and if you want to hear more about the film and my experience you can read all about here:
Whip It is the directorial debut for Drew, and I wish her the best of luck. She was very kind, professional and fun on set and I am looking forward to seeing the film very much!
Update: After careful viewing of the trailer, I’ve seen myself in at least four shots, all at the roller rink. For your viewing pleasure you can see two pictures of me in the trailer now. Not the best photos, as it was via my cell phone. I can’t wait to see myself in the movie! Or, even, just the movie.
Here I am by Ellen Page. Yes, the arm. Sigh. For a split second I took my arm down but I could not freeze frame the trailer to take that photo.
And here I am behind Jimmy Fallon. This was a great area to stand because after each take Drew and the other directors and camera guys would let me watch with them. They would let me watch because this one director enjoyed how interested I was in seeing how each shot was filmed. Very cool. Plus, I wasn’t an obvious camera hog like some of the 20 year olds extras.
Looks fantastic! LOVE Drew Barrymore…I’ll look for you
By: Rhonda on July 15, 2009
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Rhonda, I’ve put up some pics of me. Try rewatching the trailer now, around 1:50, lol.
By: thegirlfromtheghetto on July 15, 2009
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That had to be an awesome experience! Whats’ not to love about Drew?
By: Katherine on July 16, 2009
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Katherine, it was, it was, except for the heat!
By: thegirlfromtheghetto on July 16, 2009
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I can’t wait until it comes out…and oh yeah, check this out:
http://www.mlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2009/07/drew_barrymores_whip_it_traile.html
It’s the first entry when I googled for the trailer!
By: writebrite on July 16, 2009
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Writebrite, how friggin cool is that? They linked to me? Thanks for letting me know. I love it!
Yes, this movie will do well. And it looks so good, and I’m proud that another good Michigan film is out there. (Did you see Clint Eastwood’s Gradn Torino?) This movie is based on a book, from what I’ve read online. Plus, everyone in the world loves Drew and Ellen.
By: thegirlfromtheghetto on July 16, 2009
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Can you give more details to this movie?I search everything on google then found your blog
By: tagalogmovies on July 23, 2009
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Tagalog – Did you read my earlier post? All I can say about the film is in my earlier post, search Whip It on my side bar.
By: thegirlfromtheghetto on July 28, 2009
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Roller Derby ROCKS!!
http://www.renegaderollergirlssocal.com/index.html
By: Old E Glory 14 on September 18, 2009
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By: WHIP IT Movie Review « The Girl from the Ghetto on October 1, 2009
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