Storyline: Small town misfit, Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page), balks at her mother's (Marcia Gay Harden) insistence to enter local beauty pageants by pursuing the thrilling world of roller derby. Finally finding acceptance in the derby arena as alter ego, Babe Ruthless, Bliss has yet to gain acceptance from her disapproving mother. A story of indomitable spirit & the courage to pursue one's dreams!
There's quite a bit of buzz on Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, Whip it, that comes out in theaters today. The critics are raving about Drew's new movie, which makes me happy for the remarkable 34 y/o, who is scion to a dynasty of lauded theatrical and Hollywood legends. Grandaughter to 20's screen and stage star John Barrymore, who was brother to acting power weights Lionel and Ethel Barrymore, Drew has forged a name in her own right! The mercurially fabulous Drew Barrymore can now list talented actress, producer, AND director to her repertoire of credits. I hope the success of her new movie will make up for the Emmy loss last month for her exceptional portrayal of Edith Bouvier Beale, a.k.a. "Little Edie", in the HBO film Grey Gardens.
