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Alexis Bledel suffers the post-grad blues

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Trish Bendix

Fans of Gilmore Girls watched Alexis Bledel's Rory grow from a prep school teenager into a college co-ed.

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Now Bledel will be showing up as a university graduate who's about to experience a "pre-life crisis" in her new film Post-Grad.

According to the MTV Movies Blog, Bledel plays Ryden Malby, a young woman who leaves college and "the slow process of finding a new life, a new job and new love."

The film also stars Jane Lynch and Carol Burnett, which means it should at least a little hilarious. I mean, come on — those two women alone are easily two of the funniest on film. Together, they can only create pure magic. Burnett plays a "grumpy grandma" and Lynch is her daughter-in-law — I'm already excited.

According to Wikipedia, bisexual musician Missy Higgins is rumored to be working on songs for the film's soundtrack, which would give the movie a little bit more gay (as if Jane Lynch weren't enough.) Higgins lent a song to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, so perhaps Bledel is a fan.

Post-Grad hits theaters in August, but if you're looking for Alexis Bledel before then, you can see her on the two-hour series finale of ER on April 2. She will play an intern named Julia Wise. Even if she's in every scene, it won't be enough for me, and I'm sure I'll be seeing Post-Grad, despite its likely predictability.

Are you a Rory Gilmore Alexis Bledel fan?

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    • Submitted by
    Trish Bendix
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:30am.
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    Jamie's picture

    Forget about Alexis Bledel.

    Submitted by
    Jamie (108 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:35am.

    Forget about Alexis Bledel. If Jane lynch is in it then I am there. 

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    BiRobot's picture

    I remember!

    Submitted by
    BiRobot (93 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:41am.

    I remember Missy Higgins mentioning the movie when I saw her in concert.  She played a song she wrote for a scene, but ultimately they told her they couldn't use it because it was "too depressing" (I can't remember what it was called, but it was a great song!).  Hopefully they changed their minds or put another one, because that would be amazing.

    "No problem is insoluble, given a big enough plastic bag."

    TruMischief's picture

    Lauren Graham

    Submitted by
    TruMischief (877 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:45am.

    I like Rory Alexis, but seeing as I am 109 I have to say I prefer Lauren Graham.

    I will probably wait for the movie to come out on DVD,  I can't sit still in a theater and people pay too much money for me to squirm for 2 hours.

    bubble_perfect's picture

    She was always my TV

    Submitted by
    bubble_perfect (320 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:54am.
    She was always my TV actress I'd turn gay for. My friends didn't actually know at the time that there wasn't much "turning" needed.
    Psychopractor's picture

    Post Grad

    Submitted by
    Psychopractor (83 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 12:00pm.
    Sounds like The Graduate with a female twist. And without Mrs. Robinson. Or maybe there will be. Who knows. =P
    Orzelska's picture

    Alexis!

    Submitted by
    Orzelska (26 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 12:23pm.
    She's gorgeous! I can't wait to see her in another movie (after a long time I have finally accepted the fact that GG is over), and if Lynch is in it too, it will be just more fun. Too bad Lauren isn't in the cast. I'll just have to be satisfied with one of the Girls ;]. I'm looking forward to see Post-Grad.
    sparkleandtwinkle's picture

    I've definitely got the

    Submitted by
    sparkleandtwinkle (62 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 1:02pm.
    I've definitely got the graduate blues so will clutch at any straw to give me any tips or help or answrs as to what to do with my life. Hollywood predictability aside, maybe this film will have something I can relate to. However, in the next two and a half hours (or so) I will not find a job nor a girlfriend, so, already I'm feeling the disappointment of not matching up to the movies. *sigh*
    bubblegumbabe's picture

    i loved gilmore girls and i

    Submitted by
    bubblegumbabe (19 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 4:01pm.
    i loved gilmore girls and i must admit that i liked alexis in the sisterhood of the traveling pants also. yes i did see that movie. i might not fork over money to see this movie in the theater but i'll at least see it on dvd.
    fallon ash's picture

    Eeek.

    Submitted by
    fallon ash (372 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 4:59pm.

    I only watched Gilmore Girls (the only true GG I'll ever acknowledge) for Lauren Graham, so if I end up seeing this it will probably be for Jane Lynch.

    But seriously, who photoshopped that cap onto her head?? It looks like it has a life of its own! They couldn't spring for an actual one for her to wear at the poster photoshoot??

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    Solution

    Submitted by
    redhead4 (92 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 6:11pm.
    Alexis just needs to start hanging out with Lauren again. That'll solve the "pre-life" crisis for her.
    lookatthestar's picture

    Hell ya!

    Submitted by
    lookatthestar (108 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 9:08pm.

    I don't really watch the Gilmore Girls so I'm not really into the Rory things or whoever the other woman was and I will be watching this movie because I think Alexis Bledel is hot! Plus Missy Higgins song will be in it...ohhh...whatdaheck..

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    Lauren

    Submitted by
    Kaylan Rexer (2 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 9:23pm.

    If you want to see Lauren she is in the 2009 Guys and Dolls Broadway revival.  The show is awesome go see it.  Her singing and stage ability will supprise you.  I worked for the Director during rehersals of the show all winter, the cast is full of not only very talanted actors but amazing people. 

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    Sapphira's picture

    I saw Missy Higgins in

    Submitted by
    Sapphira (1 post)
    on March 9, 2009 - 9:51pm.
    I saw Missy Higgins in concert two weeks ago. I am pretty sure the song she wrote for this movie is called "We Run So Fast." It is written on the guitar and really is a beautiful song. Missy Higgins is just an incredible artist.
    hmmm's picture

    That's it

    Submitted by
    hmmm (165 posts)
    on March 10, 2009 - 9:26am.
    "We Run So Fast" is definitely the song and it really is beautiful.
    Melissa Hsu's picture

    I will gladly watch

    Submitted by
    Melissa Hsu (not verified)
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:14pm.
    this movie when it comes out. Loved GG and still watch the DVD's. Liked both Lauren and Alexis in it.
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    postgrad

    Submitted by
    StarFire (212 posts)
    on March 9, 2009 - 11:58pm.
    I'm such a fan of Alexis Bledel and I love stupid teen comedies so I'll end up watching this either way.
    Effie Fernandes's picture

    I hardly don't know much about them but....

    Submitted by
    Effie Fernandes (89 posts)
    on March 10, 2009 - 4:17am.

    Will u miss me?

    Certainly, i die to watch show's... As I am always thinking of that someone special in my life.. I am an Indian and  i don't know whether there is someone in my life or not.. that's fate, that's strange.......

    Effie Fernandes's picture

    Who like to be one....

    Submitted by
    Effie Fernandes (89 posts)
    on March 10, 2009 - 4:19am.

    Will u miss me?

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    I love Alexis especially in

    Submitted by
    Lauren (190 posts)
    on March 10, 2009 - 5:32am.

    I love Alexis especially in Tuck Everlasting and for most seasons of Gilmore Girls. I sort of out grew that show but it was good nonetheless.

    She is one of the few actresses who consistently picks good movie roles.


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