Melissa McCarthy is having more than a moment. She is having an era. Sure, maybe not necessarily in length, but definitely in importance. Breakout star status doesn’t usually happen to 40-something, plus-sized women. And when I say “usually,” I mean ever. But here she is with a brand new Emmy on her mantel and a blockbuster comedy hit on her resume and a highly rated sitcom on every week and more movie deals and TV deals coming her way and a hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. It’s just, well, it’s just great. And I can honestly say it couldn’t happen to a more likeable and hilarious gal.
To just say Melissa was funny in “Bridesmaids” is like just saying the Grand Canyon is a big hole in the ground. Sure, it’s true, but it’s a massive undersell. She was pee, or in this case poop, your pants funny in that movie. Her Megan was a singular cinematic creature - a confident, pragmatic, butch, sexual and loveable oddball who you laughed with more than at. And out of all of that, I think the confidence of her character was the most amazing attribute. We’re used to funny women in comedies being neurotic messes. They fret and thither, over-think and under-appreciate themselves. But not Melissa’s Megan. Confidence made that character more than just the punchline, it made her a heroine.
And that all came from Melissa, who has made herself a new kind of comedy heroine for us all. Of course, some of us knew years ago when she was the sweetest little chef in all of Stars Hollow. Let’s hope her era never ends. Happy weekend, all.
Total truth. Anyone who has seen her in The Nines with Ryan Reynolds can see her amazing talent. She’s hilarious, yes. But she can also play poignant, complex characters that make you feel something. And she looks like me. I think that’s what I love the most. I never see “me” on TV or movies unless it’s as a punchline or a cute bff. Not a leading lady. She’s changing the game and that’s awesome.
I identify with her and not just because we both got junk in the trunk, but because we both understand that confidence and brains make you beautiful and attractive to others - not clothing size, or money or fake body parts. And most of all, she’s not out there just preaching that message - she’s leading by example.
I want to hug her and tell her thank you.
I don’t know what this is from, but
a) I need to know what Jason Bateman is doing to Ryan Reynolds
b) This looks like some flashback from bad 80’s family photos. The only thing that would make this better is if the photo of Jason Bateman was floating in some weird halo of fog above Ryan ala Olan Mills.
(Source: mjisforever)
I tried sharing one of my favorite movies, The Nines, with someone, and they chastised me for liking something with Ryan Reynolds in it.
Well, excuse me, but first of all Melissa Mccarthy (spelling?) is also in it, and she’s fantastic. Second of all, the concept of the movie is brilliant and…
The Nines is an awesome movie. Ryan Reynolds is incredible in it, as is Melissa McCarthy. Also, Ryan is fabulous. 2 Guys, A Girl and A Pizza Place is one of my favorite shows, ever. When It never fails to make me feel better no matter how down I am. And a big part of that is RR because the Berg character is so great.
The Nines shows a totally different side of his ability - especially because he plays 3 roles in it. Also, Chaos Theory is great. Dark and really different for him, but a great piece.
Repost!
I talked Ali into doing a video Q&A session based on questions submitted to us via the Tumblr askhole!
Leave us a question, and maybe we’ll have a drink or two and answer your questions LIVE (pre-recorded) on video!
If y’all want to see us act the fool on video, you need to ask us some shit.
Please and thank you. :D
This is how I know that Mike’s been in the kitchen. He’s physically incapable of shutting cabinet doors.
I was reading this article about the new Lady Gaga song, Born This Way and how it supposedly sounds alarmingly like Madonna’s Express Yourself. (It totally does).
Resulting conversation between Mike and I:
Ali: People are critiziing Lady Gaga’s new song for sounding just like an old Madonna song. It’s true, but so did her Alejandro song. It sounded just like La Isla Bonita.
Mike: *blank stare*
Ali: What? You even made that observation before.
Mike: *blanker stare*
Ali: WHAT?
Mike: Words are coming out of your mouth but I don’t understand any of them.
Ali: WTF are you talking about? I know we had the conversation.
Mike: I honestly have no idea what the words you are saying even mean.
So, I pull up both videos - La Isla Bonita and Alejandro to jog his memory.
After starting the Madonna one-
Mike: What in the hell is this? How old is this song? Why would I know it?
Ali: It’s a freakin’ Madonna song. How can you NOT know it?
Mike: Because I was 6. And I have a penis. And I like GIRLS.
Ali: You’re kidding me.
Mike: NO. And why the fuck would I know any dumb Lady Gaga song besides Bad Romance. And I only know that because you played that episode of Glee a thousand times.
Ali: Unbelievable. I’m putting this on the internet.
Mike: PLEASE DO. I need to reblog this so I can point out again that you’re old.
Asked by acrazymomslife
The internet, of course! He and I were both fans of Kevin Smith. We were members of his message board and knew of each for about a year. One night, my computer freaked out and I posted asking someone for help and he came to my rescue. We started talking a bit and a few weeks later we both went to see Kevin speak in Redbank and it was love at first sight. That was April 1, 2005 - April Fools Day.
i keep waiting for people to say “APRIL FOOLS” on us because no one gets their happy ending… but we are.
Asked by frageelay
I DO have a wedding dress… in my head. I’m designing it myself. I have a friend who happens to be a seamstress so she and I will be hitting High Fashion fabrics for the most sumptuous and amazing lace and chiffon in champagne and I will have a fabulous, vintage-inspired dress for the wedding. Jewelry in bronze and champagne, with custom bronze shoes and a feathery little hair piece.
The honeymoon will most likely wait until the spring since we are also have a reception in New Jersey 3 weeks following the wedding. We are planning on flying out to LA then renting a car and driving up the coast of Cali, stopping in lots of sleepy little beach towns, hitting San Fran and ending up in Napa. And documenting everything on the internet. :D
Mike’s at his class so I’m home alone and totally bored. Y’all should ask me shit.