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Obviously, this blog is NOTHING if not a forum for serious, intellectual discourse.

Recently I wrote a glowing review of the movie Young Adult, which I thought was fantastic. My Uncle Don (pictured above) disagreed, and even took the time to send me his take on the film. 

Once I read his review, I knew had to share it with you, and he gave me the OK.

UNCLE DON’S REVIEW

“This movie was dreadful.  Not believable (thank goodness for that) and just a total zero. Most, save one, of those in her hometown ignore her alcohol addiction, her crusade to destroy a marriage and other anti-social behavior. After less than ten minutes, I was hoping it would end. Awful. 

I did see The Muppet Movie.  Now this is a good movie.”

I was a teensy bit nervous to see the movie Young Adult, especially with my mom. I knew it was about a young woman who writes books using a pseudonym, drinks a lot, and is generally very self-centered. This package describes me a few years ago, possibly describes me today, and I didn’t want Mom to worry or wonder. (Although, for the record, I’ve never tried to ruin a marriage nor have I driven drunk like our heroine Mavis.) Also, I was afraid the whole ghostwriting thing would be a joke, and that these cool Hollywood ladies would make me feel a giant Hello Kitty-fied punchline, and I didn’t want to feel crappy about myself. 

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