Jens Lekman Agrees To Whip It

Combine a hobbyistic niche extreme sport, Kristen Wiig, and an indie rock soundtrack featuring roller derby enthusiasts like the Breeders and you have a movie that could be a lot of fun. Whip It stars Ellen Page (Ghost Cat) and was directed by Drew Barrymore. Who doesn't like Drew Barrymore? Not Jens Lekman. She flew the songwriter out to LA and convinced him over coffee that Night Falls Over Kortedala's "Your Arms Around Me" was in good hands if he licensed it to her film. Then they talked a...

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16:07 on September 10 2009

Drew Berrymore movie 'Whip It' stars Jens Lekman (songs)

Brooklyn Vegan — There's a few of my songs in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut "Whip it". Drew was really nice, she flew me out to LA, we had a cup of coffee and she showed me some clip... more info

Jens Lekman

16:47 on September 10 2009

Drew Berrymore movie 'Whip It' stars Jens Lekman (songs)

Brooklyn Vegan — There's a few of my songs in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut "Whip it". Drew was really nice, she flew me out to LA, we had a cup of coffee and she showed me... more info

Jens Lekman

14:00 on September 11 2009

Jens Lekman Agrees To Whip It

Stereogum — Combine a hobbyistic niche extreme sport, Kristen Wiig, and an indie rock soundtrack featuring roller derby enthusiasts like the Breeders and you have a movie that cou... more info

Jens Lekman The Breeders