KROQ: Mike, Dave and Mugs take on the Derby Dolls

post-gazette.com | 'Whip It': Bumps, bruises and Barrymore

In her first week of training for the roller derby movie "Whip It," actress-singer Eve fell on her ankle. "It swelled up. It was not cute, but I Ace-bandaged it up, and I was fine."

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Fanboy Planet: Suzy Snakeyes on 'Whip It'

Who would play you in the movie about your life?

We’ve all played this game. For me, Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut Whip It is about as close as it’s going to get to that game becoming a reality.

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OC Weekly: Gettin' Made: Whip It Good

Girls in fishnets on roller skates, going by Garbage Pail Kid worthy aliases like Tara Armov and Gori Spelling and beating each other up -- that's the first impression most people have of roller derby. Go see Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It this weekend, and you'll start to realize the sport is a little deeper than the bruises.

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NBC LA: Derby Dolls Gear

DERBY OUT YOUR GEAR: In this week of "Whip It" mania, we'd like to point out the outfitting-up opportunities that go on at the Derby Doll matches. If you're looking for tees and other tokens to toughen up your wear -- even if it is at-the-office wear -- best get to the October 3rd bout and do a bit of shopping. Derby's about action, but don't forget to support those nice vendors adjacent to the track. 

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