Three Imaginary Girls

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Whip It at Pacific Place and the Metro:  I’ve no doubt that this is going to be cheesy, sentimental, and packed full of emotional girly moments – but I’ll also admit: that’s exactly what I’m hoping for. I love Drew Barrymore & Ellen Page to death, and I also love me some tough girl skatin’! Can’t wait to see them as their roller girl alter egos (Drew’s is Smashley Simpson, Ellen’s is Babe Ruthless):

[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQGPdXnb2Gg]

The Invention of Lying at the Meridian, the Metro and Oak Tree Cinemas: Ricky Gervais directs his first feature film about a world where EVERYONE is brutally honest, all the time – until he decides to start lying for his own personal gain. I didn’t get a chance to see the press screening, but I actually thought Gervais was a capable (and kind of sweet) leading man in Ghost Town, and I definitely know he’s a kick-ass writer, so I’m game for this one – plus, Tina Fey!:

[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_V9b8upG9E]

Alien/Aliens double feature at SIFF Cinema: Oh. Hell. YES. Sign me up! A double feature of Sigourney Weaver vs. Scaly 2-mouthed Alien goodness. Ridley Scott’s & James Cameron’s classics in glorious new 35mm prints. There’s nothing better than following up the slow, uncomfortable thrill of Alien with the kick-ass action in Aliens:

[Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brEzYdLrPws]