by Mark Brinkerhoff
Where were you when you first saw—hell, even learned about—2011’s Young Adult? For me, it was at the Angelika, an arresting poster of a scowling Charlize Theron with the perfectly judged tagline:
“Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.”
Boy, if that ain’t the truth...
Young Adult opened nationwide on this day a full decade ago (!!!) to rather muted buzz but with a pedigree that couldn’t be denied: Conceived by the brilliant, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Diablo Cody, and helmed by Jason Reitman, following up his Oscar-nominated Up in the Air while re-teaming with Cody after their similarly lauded Juno, Young Adult managed to assemble an incredibly rich ensemble of under-sung or underrated character actors—yes, including those inhabiting the body (and careers) of movie stars (Theron and Patrick Wilson)...
Where were you when you first saw—hell, even learned about—2011’s Young Adult? For me, it was at the Angelika, an arresting poster of a scowling Charlize Theron with the perfectly judged tagline:
“Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.”
Boy, if that ain’t the truth...
Young Adult opened nationwide on this day a full decade ago (!!!) to rather muted buzz but with a pedigree that couldn’t be denied: Conceived by the brilliant, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Diablo Cody, and helmed by Jason Reitman, following up his Oscar-nominated Up in the Air while re-teaming with Cody after their similarly lauded Juno, Young Adult managed to assemble an incredibly rich ensemble of under-sung or underrated character actors—yes, including those inhabiting the body (and careers) of movie stars (Theron and Patrick Wilson)...
- 12/15/2021
- by Mareko
- FilmExperience
Similar News
Marvel Star Who Had No Problem Starring in Fast and Furious Drew the Line at Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables: “It’s like looking backwards to me”
- 4/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
“We know the robots are not really there”: Tom Hardy’s Kind Words For Shia Labeouf After He Knocked Him Out Were Enough to End Baseless Rumors About Them
- 4/23/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
A Single Furiosa Scene That Took 78 Days To Film Shows Anya Taylor-Joy’s Character At Her Best
- 4/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Isla Fisher Gets Back to Work on George Clooney Movie After Divorce Announcement
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“I think it’ll have fans forever”: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Has the Highest Praise for Zack Snyder’s Watchmen That Almost Cast Tom Cruise as History’s Most Quoted Anti-Hero
- 4/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
“I was like, ‘Oh, Tom already told me’”: Tom Cruise Gave a Surprise Call to Zack Snyder for Another Movie Before Their Watchmen Collaboration That Never Happened
- 4/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Dan Aykroyd Discusses the Alluring Elements of the Ghostbusters Franchise
- 4/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Chris Farley | Paul Walter Hauser to play comedian in biopic
- 4/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Muna's Naomi McPherson Set to Make Acting Debut in 'SNL 1975'
- 4/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Lord of the Rings’ Owner Embracer to Separate Into Three Standalone Publicly Listed Entities
- 4/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran and K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
Meg Bennett, Soap Opera Actress and Writer, Dies at 75
- 4/21/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation
- 4/23/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books
- 4/22/2024
- by Saraciea Fennell
- Popsugar.com
Tell Me Más: Bodine Talks New Album "Quemo Lento" and Growing From Hardships
- 4/22/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Ethan and Maya Hawke Almost Abandoned ‘Wildcat’ After Discovering Flannery O’Connor’s Racist Letters
- 4/23/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
‘The Ritual’: Al Pacino & Dan Stevens To Lead New Exorcism Film Coming Out In 2025
- 4/23/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Eddie Redmayne Lives a ‘Monastic’ Life for Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’: Lay’s Chips for Lozenges and ‘the Most Painful Massage’
- 4/23/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Glen Powell Says Sydney Sweeney Orchestrated Meta ‘Anyone but You’ Marketing Campaign
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Why Everyone Is Talking About Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’
- 4/23/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Ethan and Maya Hawke Almost Abandoned ‘Wildcat’ After Discovering Flannery O’Connor’s Racist Letters
- 4/23/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
‘The Ritual’: Al Pacino & Dan Stevens To Lead New Exorcism Film Coming Out In 2025
- 4/23/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Post Malone Partners With Michael Bay and Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes, Vault Comics For New IP Universe
- 4/23/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
Eddie Redmayne Lives a ‘Monastic’ Life for Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’: Lay’s Chips for Lozenges and ‘the Most Painful Massage’
- 4/23/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Which Couple Will Lead ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4? Showrunner Teases What’s Next
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider
Jo Ann Ross, First Woman to Lead Broadcast TV Ad Sales, Plans to Exit (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety - TV News