Gilmore Girls in the Movies

When was the last time your started lollygagging at the TV, pointing and gibbering at the screen because one of the Gilmore Girls alumni turned up where they shouldn’t? What, just me? Come on, ‘fess up.

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Sean Gunn (GG’s Kirk) turning up in Glee was a nice surprise, although he was criminally underused. And I always have a moment of re-acclimatisation seeing Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore) as the mother in Dirty Dancing. Uh, not that I watch Dirty Dancing over and over or anything.

They’ve had a fair run at the movies too, stand-outs being Milo Ventimiglia (Jess) in Rocky Balboa and Melissa McCarthy (Sookie) in Bridesmaids. Keiko Agena (Lane) recently won Best Supporting Actress for the short Lil Tokyo Reporter at the AoF Awards.

Prior to her blossoming career in publishing, Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) had a few good features under her belt. She was a Lorelai-a-like in the charming comedy The Answer Man (aka Arlen Faber), had a small part in the great Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, was underwritten in Evan Almighty and successfully played against type in Bad Santa.

Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore) carried on her Rory story in Post Grad, vacationed with her buddies in the enjoyable Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants and made the most of her baby blues in Sin City.

What’s your favourite non-Gilmore role from a Gilmore Girls actor? Extra points for anything really obscure.

Melissa McCarthy in “Identity Thief”

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls), who currently stars in the tv show Mike & Molly, also stars in the newly-released movie, Identity Thief, a movie about a man (Jason Bateman as Sandy Patterson) who has his identity stolen by a woman.

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The movie is being praised by many critics, most of whom praiseMelissa McCarthy for her comedic delivery, calling her a “master” for her “her natural ability to garner both laughs and affectionate sighs from her audience.” The New York Times even called Melissa the “bliss” of the film. 

Melissa Attacked by Reviewer – Low Blow

Despite it’s success at the box office and with reviews, the New York Observer‘s Rex Reed took some low shots at Melissa’s size, using terrible words to describe her. Calling her a “gimmick comedian,” he followed up by calling the beautiful Melissa words such as “hippo” and much worse, which is pains me to even mention. Makes me sick. And that he could even imply that her success was due to her size and not her talent is just as bad.

Thankfully, I’m not the only one sickened by this low blow. Hollywood and fans around the world have been in an uproar about the comments. 

Here is more about the movie – since that’s really our focus anyway:

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Melissa McCarthy joining the hangover 3

Next year, the third Hangover movie will premiere.
It is a great opportunity when Melissa McCarthy will be a small part in the movie.

It looks like she will play a love interest for Zach Galifianakis who plays Alan in the movie.
It’s not 100% that this will go through when Melissa has a lot on his schedule right now. We’ll just hope for the best.

Melissa McCarthy Gets Oscar Nomination

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) has received an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her role on Bridesmaids. Melissa, who won an Emmy for Lead Actress for Mike & Molly, has been getting a lot of attention this year. Of this nomination, Melissa said:

“I didn’t get up or anything. I just did not expect that. AT ALL! Hopefully I’m not nuts. At some point today, I’m having champagne, dammit!”

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Not everyone thinks Melissa deserved the nomination – but WE DO!!

“Mike & Molly” 2.12 ‘Carl Has Issues’

“Mike & Molly” 2.12 ‘Carl Has Issues’
Air Date: January 2, 2012 
Discussion, Photos

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Summary: Carl is in a state of panic when Christina wants them to take their relationship to a new level.

  • Were you surprised that Carl hadn’t taken it to the next level with Christina?
  • Are you surprised at Carl’s breakdown?
  • Do you think Carl & Christina will resolve their issues?
  • With everything going so well, what kind of ‘bad’ thing do you see coming?

“Mike & Molly” 2.11 ‘Christmas Break’

“Mike & Molly” 2.11 ‘Christmas Break’
Air Date: December 12, 2011 
Discussion, Photos

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Summary: After getting disappointing news at work, Molly goes into a bad state which threatens to ruin Christmas.

  • Did you think Melissa would get the job?
  • Are you surprised that Christmas is so lavish with Molly’s family?
  • Did you expect a bigger breakdown around the holidays from Mike or Molly?

Melissa McCarthy Listed for Women in Entertainment Power 100

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) was recently named one of THR’s 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100, listed alongside her Bridesmaids co-stars.

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An event to celebrate the list was held on December 7th – here is a photo of Melissa from that breakfast event:

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