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Mon. 10/12/09 06:53 AM

Drews Whip it

In response to my being a screenwriter, well, I write everyday.

As for the directing, I've shot edited etc in DV.

Is it the same as film, no but it's cheaper.

): Anyway, Ellen is a looker, she may not have the top or the bottom of Raquel but she has that look of angst. Think Raquel in 10,000 BC, put Ellen's picture over the body.

My point was that the film was very well written no plot holes etc.

Secondly despite Tom's statement Drew used her DP well, and the actors were driven, lively and produced a great film. She can become a great director, she's good.

Third it will make all of its' money back. While it is no zombieland, it does have a few perks and MI should support this great film.

Fri. 10/09/09 06:42 AM

Whip It

First let me qualify myself. I'm a writer/screenwriter etc.

I thought Whip it was wonderful. It's a sport film with women/teenagers.

I remember the shot on Belle Isle, which is shown as a country club in Texas. As they say on Nikki Finke's site it's a gem of a film.

Why?

A. Drama

B. Action

C. Love

D. A coming of age story

If the film had been properly marketed as a sports film it would have made more money with its wide opening.

As for Drew's directing, she did a great job with the locations, shots and actors. They all perform well.

While Ellen Page may not be Raquel Welch I think the film holds up.

As for film in Michigan, well Hollywood's greatest hit was the Dark Knight; maybe the third installment will be filmed here. And unlike all the dramas ( the only exception Red Dawn) . Comics always make money.

Fri. 10/09/09 06:41 AM

Whip It

First let me qualify myself. I'm a writer/screenwriter etc.

I thought Whip it was wonderful. It's a sport film with women/teenagers.

I remember the shot on Belle Isle, which is shown as a country club in Texas. As they say on Nikki Finke's site it's a gem of a film.

Why?

A. Drama

B. Action

C. Love

D. A coming of age story

If the film had been properly marketed as a sports film it would have made more money with its wide opening.

As for Drew's directing, she did a great job with the locations, shots and actors. They all perform well.

While Ellen Page may not be Raquel Welch I think the film holds up.

As for film in Michigan, well Hollywood's greatest hit was the Dark Knight; maybe the third installment will be filmed here. And unlike all the dramas ( the only exception Red Dawn) . Comics always make money.

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