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Todd Lowe Movies

2008  
 
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True Blood chronicles the backwoods Louisiana town of Bon Temps...where vampires have emerged from the coffin, and no longer need humans for their fix. Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) works as a waitress at the rural bar Merlotte's. Though outwardly a typical young woman, she keeps a dangerous secret: she has the ability to hear the thoughts of others. Her situation is further complicated when the bar gets its first vampire patron -- 173-year old Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) -- and the two outsiders are immediately drawn to each other. Delivering the best of what audiences have come to expect from creator and executive producer Alan Ball (American Beauty, Six Feet Under), True Blood is a dark and sexy tale that boldly delves into the heart -- and the neck -- of the Deep South.

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2007  
 
Returning from London, Rory (Alexis Bledel) has a belated Christmas holiday with her family (cue the snow!) Unfortunately, her mind is still on her strained friendship with Lucy, who now "knows all" about her boyfriend Marty's previous relationship with Rory. Meanwhile, Luke (Scott Patterson), still locked in a custody battle over his daughter April (Vanessa Marano), asks Lorelei (Lauren Graham) to write him a character reference--which proves to be yet another wake-up call for Lorelai regarding her not-so-dormant feelings about her former fiance. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
After quarrelling with Logan (Matt Czuchry), Rory (Alexis Bledel) accompanies Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) to North Carolina for the wedding of the Gilmore Girls' surrogate grandmother Mia (Kathy Baker). A pall is cast over the festivities by Emily, who doesn't like the fact that her daughters seem closer to Mia than to her. To top things off, in the middle of the ceremony Logan makes an surprise appearance to beg Rory's forgiveness. Meanwhile back in Stars Hollow, Lane (Keiko Agena) goes into labor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
Taking charge of Lane's baby shower while Rory (Alexis Bledel) prepares for an important job interview, Lorelei (Lauren Graham) finds herself stuck in the middle of another battle of wills between Lane (Keiko Agena) and her traditionalist mother Mrs. Kim (Emily Kuroda)--yet still finds time to form a strong bond with the expectant mother. Meanwhile, Rory tries to provide emotional support for Logan (Matt Czuchry) during his legal problems, but he seems to prefer commisserating with his male buddies in Las Vegas. And Luke (Scott Patterson) makes a huge purchase as part of his campaign to bond with daughter April (Vanessa Marano). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
Rory (Alexis Bledel) escorts Logan to Stars Hollows' annual Spring Fling--which, thanks to the shortsightedness of Taylor Doose (Michael Winters), has been transformed into a "Hay Bale Maze" (it makes more sense on the screen than in print!) Lorelai (Lauren Graham) is none too pleased about the situation at hand, believing that Logan is far too immature to enter into a lasting relationship with her daughter. In other developments, Rory is torn between accepting a plum job with a Providence newspaper or trying for a fellowship; and Lorelai and Luke (Scott Patterson) experience that long-awaited Defining Moment. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
Despite the pressures of his new business, Logan (Matt Czuchry) rushes to the hospital to be with Rory (Alexis Bledel) while the Gilmores await news about family patriarch Richard (Edward Herrmann), who has suffered a heart attack. Conversely, Christopher (David Sutcliffe) is nowhere to be found, leaving Lorelai (Lauren Graham) to worry all by herself. Meanwhile, Luke (Scott Patterson) shows up, offering to run errands for Emily (Kelly Bishop), an act of selfless generosity that makes quite an impression on Lorelai. As this highly-rated episode races to its conclusion, the belated arrival of Christopher serves only to drive the final stake in the heart of his marriage to Lorelai. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
While Richard (Edward Herrmann) recovers from his heart attack, his economics class Yale is handled by TA Tucker Culbertson (Cameron Bender)--who is quite smitten by Rory. Elsewhere, in a concerted effort to get her mind off her marital woes, Lorelei (Lauren Graham) throws herself into her preparations for the funeral of Michel's dog Chin Chin. This, however, does nothing to forestall the ultimate showdown between Lorelei and Christopher (David Sutcliffe)--in which the name "Luke" is invoked more than once! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
To help Rory (Alexis Bledel) get over her nervousness concerning her graduation, Lorelai takes her daughter out on a shopping and dining binge. Luke (Scott Patterson) joins the ladies along the way, and they all end up at a karoake bar, where Rory manages to get Lorelai drunk. What follows is a boozy but sincere rendition of a Dolly Parton song in which Lorelai reveals the depth of her feelings for Luke. Meanwhile, Zach (Todd Lowe) is offered a job opportunity that may separate him from his family for several months; and Logan (Matt Czuchry demands an answer from Rory. This episode marks the last appearance of Vanessa Marano as April Nardini. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2007  
 
In the series finale of Gilmore Girls, Rory (Alexis Bledel) has shed herself of Logan and is planning a summer post-graduation trip with Lorelai (Lauren Graham). Those plans are abruptly shelved when Rory is offered a dream job as a political reporter--an event prologued by a surprise meeting with her idol, CNN correspondent Christian Amanpour. Faced with the inevitability of life without her daughter, Lorelai tries to keep busy so she won't break down. Elsewhere, the likelihood of a heavy rain finds Luke (Scott Patterson) making extra-special preparations for Rory's outdoor graduation party--and in the process, Lorelei at long last comes to her senses regarding her relationship with Luke. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
Finally reconciled, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) return from Atlantic City laden with Rory's belated birthday gifts. Now Lorelai can focus her attention on her upcoming marriage to Luke (Scott Patterson), as Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) fervently seeks out a "perfect" wedding dress. Meanwhile, Luke pays a visit to Anna Nardini (Sherilyn Fenn), the mother of his 12-year-old daughter April. And after moving into a sparse off-campus apartment with Paris (Liza Weil) and Doyle (Danny Strong), Rory has a showdown with Logan (Matt Czuchry). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
No sooner does Lorelai (Lauren Graham) find out about Luke's daughter April (Vanessa Marano) than the little girl insists upon spending a day at the Dragonfly Inn. This uncomfortable situation sets both Lorelei and Luke (Scott Patterson) to wondering if their wedding will ever take place. Meanwhile, Logan (Matt Czuchry) goes to great lengths to reconcile with Rory (Alexis Bledel); Paris (Liza Weil) proves to be an overbearing control freak as editor of the "Daily Press"; a temporarily disabled Taylor (Michael Winters) turn over the annual Stars Hollow Winter Carnival to the unpredicitable Kirk (Sean Gunn); and Lane (Keiko Agena) doesn't seem to want to make a commitment to Zach (Todd Lowe). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
When the bachelor and bachelorette parties for Zach (Todd Lowe) and Lane (Keiko Agena) respectively fall through, the couple is forced to improvise. Informed by Lane's tradition-bound mother that she will have to have an escort at the wedding, and with Luke out of town, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) attends the ceremony with Christopher (David Sutcliffe). The religious beliefs of the couple's parents require that two entirely different wedding services be held, making Lorelai all the more depressed -- here are Zach and Lane getting married twice in the same day, and she hasn't been to the altar even once -- not even with the father of her child! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
Rory (Alexis Bledel) wants to forgive Logan (Matt Czuchry) for his many indiscretions, but first she needs a little time to herself. She also tries to get some first-hand information about Luke's former girlfriend Anna (Sherilyn Fenn), whether Lorelai (Lauren Graham) wants her to or not. Also, Anna and Luke's daughter April is slated for a math contest in Philadelphia, and Luke (Scott Patterson) wants to chaperone -- again meeting resistance from Lorelei. Elsewhere, Zach (Todd Lowe) must come up to Mrs. Kim's very exacting standards before he can even think of marrying Lane (Keiko Agena). And Lorelei's parents make an announcement that pleases them but horrifies her! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
The air is thick enough to cut with a knife in the offices of the Yale Daily News; though Rory (Alexis Bledel) is now editor, her predecessor Paris (Liza Weil) is still on the staff, and still seething with resentment. Nor is this Rory's only cross to bear: while attending the wedding of Logan's sister Honor (Devon Sorvari), Rory learns from each one of the bridesmaids that Logan (Matt Czuchry) was far from lonely -- or celibate -- during their brief separation. Back in Stars Hollow, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) babysits for Christopher's three-year-old daughter, Gigi (Nicolette Collier), who turns out to be a thoroughly out-of-control brat; and Zach (Todd Lowe) tries to reunite the band even as Lane (Keiko Agena) advertises for new members. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
To cheer up Rory (Alexis Bledel), who is brooding over the absence of Logan (Matt Czuchry), Lorelei throws an intimate party with an Asian theme. But Rory's depression only grows deeper, especially after she learns about the midnight tryst between her mom and her biological father Christopher (David Sutcliffe). Luke (Scott Patterson) isn't happy about the Lorelei-Christopher situation either, and he makes no secret of his anger. Elsewhere, Lane (Keiko Agena) returns from her train wreck of a honeymoon in a seminal state of pregnancy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2006  
 
At first balking over the notion of attending her mom Emily's annual cotillion dance (it'll be her first time ever!), Lorelei (Lauren Graham) changes her mind after realizing that her lifelong struggle to do exactly the opposite of what her parents want her to do may be the cause of all her troubles. Meanwhile, Christopher (David Sutcliffe) makes a confession to Lorelai that will shape the events of the coming weeks. In other developments, the distance between Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Logan (Matt Czuchry) may be a lot wider than the distance between Stars Hollow and London; and both Lane (Keiko Agena) and Zach (Todd Lowe) come to terms (sort of) with their impending parenthood. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
Not only is Rory (Alexis Bledel) estranged from Lorelai (Lauren Graham), but she is also on the outs with Luke (Scott Patterson) after her father Christopher unexpectedly calls. Meanwhile, Luke is afraid to tell Lorelai that he's the father of a 12-year-old girl named April (Vanessa Marano in her first series appearance) -- a fact that he's just found out himself. Elsewhere, Rory and Lane (Keiko Agena) become roommates; and a gift from Luke's grandmother threatens to crowd Lorelai out of her own house! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
The only good news that Rory (Alexis Bledel) receives this week comes from the unlikeliest of sources: her biological father Christopher (David Sutcliffe). Meanwhile, Luke (Scott Patterson) continues adjusting to the fact that he's the father of 12-year-old April -- and also continues to avoid telling Lorelai (Lauren Graham). Elsewhere, Luke's wacky sister Liz (Kathleen Wilhoite) goes "Martha Stewart" for Thanksgiving; and Lane's band is on the verge of breaking up as Brian (John Cabrera) seethes with jealousy over the song that Zach (Todd Lowe) has written for Lane (Keiko Agena). Carole King returns in the role of bookstore manager Sophie. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
Rory (Alexis Bledel) faces her upcoming 21st birthday with sadness, resigned to the fact that mother Lorelei (Lauren Graham) will not attend. Meanwhile, her grandfather Richard (Edward Herrmann) wants Rory and to make up with Lorelai -- but only so that Rory will be persuaded to return to Yale. Meanwhile, the depth of the relationship between Rory and Logan (Matt Czuchry) continues to be a source of anxiety for both Richard and his wife Emily (Kelly Bishop). Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright appears as herself (in a nightmare sequence!). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
Fresh from her first community service stint, Rory (Alexis Bledel) is "hired" by her grandmother Emily (Kelly Bishop) to work for the local DAR chapter. Logan (Matt Czuchry) returns from Europe, prompting Rory to reconsider her vow to drop out of Yale. Lane (Keiko Agena) likewise comes back to town, hot off her band's successful tour. Luke (Scott Patterson) is driven to near insanity while Lorelai's house is renovated. And Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) frets over the fact that Luke and Lorelai (Lauren Graham) have not yet set a wedding date (she wants to cater the occasion, of course). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
Hoping to mend the rift between Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel), Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) asks them to be godmothers for her babies -- but the baptism ceremony may prove to be a disaster with Jackson's wacky family in attendance. Hoping to spend some of the earnings from her tour, Lane (Keiko Agena) is shocked to discover that the band's money has been decimated by Brian (John Cabrera) and Zach (Todd Lowe). And Logan (Matt Czuchry) learns to his dismay that his future has already been mapped out by his wealthy and powerful father. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
Still reeling over the negative comments of Logan's father, Rory (Alexis Bledel) impulsively steals a boat -- but this act of rebellion pales in comparison to her decision concerning her future at Yale. Elsewhere, Luke (Scott Patterson) frets over the possibility that the Dragonfly may be sold; Lane (Keiko Agena) receives help from an unexpected source when her band is on the verge of breaking up; and Stars Hollow is invaded by bikers. This final episode of Gilmore Girls' final season ends on a cliffhanger, as Lorelai (Lauren Graham) asks Luke a very important question. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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2005  
 
A minor car accident brings Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) back together. Christopher (David Sutcliffe) is made to understand the seriousness of the relationship between Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Luke (Scott Patterson). Rory (Alexis Bledel) helps Logan (Matt Czuchry) write an article for the "Yale Daily News", hoping to wangle an introduction to Logan's publisher father. And Lane (Keiko Agena) mulls over her mother's invitation to attend a Lunar New Year Party--but will she bring Zach (Todd Lowe)? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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