***1/2 out of **** Mavis (Charlize Theron) has hit rock bottom. Once a writer of a popular series of young adult novels - and currently working on the final chapter reluctantly and at a ridiculously slow pace - she now retires to her apartment in Minneapolis; unhappy, unsatisfied, and unmarried. She gets calls from her publisher throughout the day, meets with the few friends that she has, and otherwise just lies around the house all day. She starts the morning by chugging … more
By Joan Alperin-Schwartz Mavis Gary, (Charlize Theron) 37, has a very pretty face and very pretty hair...except for the bald spot on the back of her head...Seems Mavis has a nasty little habit of pulling out her hair, when ever the mood strikes her. She also has a highrise apartment overlooking the Minneapolis skyline and an adorable, Pomerian (are there any other kind) named, Dolce. … more
Star Rating: Mavis Gary (Charlize Theron) makes a living ghostwriting novels geared towards the tween crowd. They call this Young Adult Fiction – YA in publisher’s lingo. The books are part of a series created by another author. They were at one time incredibly popular. Now, the series has been cancelled. The book she’s currently writing will be the final installment. Although she gets by financially, she does not live the glamorous life of … more
YOUNG ADULT Written by Diablo Cody Directed by Jason Reitman Starring Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt and Patrick Wilson Buddy Slade: Mavis, I’m a married man. Mavis Gary: I know. We can beat this thing together. Mavis Gary (the always stunning, Charlize Theron) wakes up, it would seem, most days face down in her pillow, still wearing her makeup and heels from the previous night of debauchery. When she comes to, she immediately reaches for the nearest 2L bottle of Diet … more