Vanessa Marano Movies

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, All Movie Guide

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, All Movie Guide

Though she puts on a great show of being happy about the marriage of Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Christopher (David Sutcliffe), Rory (Alexis Bledel) is seething with anger, which erupts during a bitter confrontation with Lorelai. Given the dark mood she's in, will Rory be able to handle the unexpected arrival of Logan (Matt Czuchry), who has some big news about his fledgling internet company? And later on, a medical emergency awakens Lorelai to the positive changes in the personality and behavior of her ex-fiance Luke (Scott Patterson). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Though depressed over the growing relationship between Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Christopher (David Sutcliffe), Luke (Scott Patterson) is determined not to allow his misery to compromise his sense of responsibility as he takes care of daughter April (Vanessa Marano) while Anna (Sherilyn Fenn) is elsewhere occupied. Elsewhere, Rory (Alexis Bledel) tries to compensate for the missing Logan by acquiring a new brace of friends at Yale, Lucy and Olivia (Krysten Ritter and Michelle Ongkingo in their first series appearances). And you'll never guess whom Lorelai has to bail out of jail in this episode! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

When Logan (Matt Czuchry) is seriously injured in a stunt for "The Life and Death Brigade," Rory (Alexis Bledel) is unable to get any information on his condition, forcing her to swallow her pride and contact Logan's father Mitchum (Gregg Henry). Meanwhile, Luke (Scott Patterson) tries to throw a birthday party for April (Vanessa Marano) at the Dragonfly Inn, but it turns out so badly that he must beg Lorelai (Vanessa Marano) to help out -- and never mind the possible consequences when the two big loves in his life finally get together. And what's the story on April's mother -- and Luke's ex -- Anna (Sherilyn Fenn)? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Hoping to make amends to her parents for accepting Christopher's help in paying for Rory's tuition, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) suggests that Emily (Kelly Bishop) reinstate her traditional Friday Night Dinner. Meanwhile, Lorelai has trouble pretending she doesn't mind that Luke (Scott Patterson) is spending more time with his daughter April (Vanessa Marano) than with her; and the Yale newspaper staff walks out on the insufferable Paris (Liza Weil), forcing Rory to break her reconciliation date with Logan (Matt Czuchry) in order to meet the deadline. Thus, by the time the first of the "new" Friday Night Dinners gets under way, there are plenty of hot potatoes on the table. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Christopher Reeve directed this inspiring made-for-television drama based on a true story, which turned out to be his final project before his passing in 2004. When she was 11 years old, Brooke Ellison was involved in an auto accident that caused her extensive head trauma and serious injuries to her spinal cord. Doctors were uncertain if Brooke would survive, and while she pulled through, the young girl was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. However, Brooke was determined to live as close to a "normal" life as was possible, and to excel despite her condition. With the unflagging support of her mother, who attended classes with her every day, Brooke not only received top marks in high school, but graduated from Harvard with honors. The Brooke Ellison Story stars Vanessa Marano as young Brooke, Lacey Chabert as Brooke in her teen and young-adult years, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as her mother, Jean. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide