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[amberdima 6]

Speaking of RUB-related television, has anyone seen "Two Brothers and a Bride?" Not that good, but definitely relative to RUB!

[Brad and Vika 129]

Speaking of RUB-related television, has anyone seen "Two Brothers and a Bride?" Not that good, but definitely relative to RUB!

Yep. We both got a few laughs. Emily Mortimer is a big fav though.

[Brad and Vika 129]

Yeah, it's kinda schlocky, but Emily Mortimer makes just about everything she's in worth watching. David Arquette puts in a good performance as well. I'm honestly surprised Emily Mortimer's not a bigger star.

Another flick she's great in is Lars and the Real Girl. And another Mortimer Russian-themed movie to check out is Transsiberian.

Seen 'em. I think I read somewhere that Mortimer does one project to make money, and the next because it seems interesting. I like actors that stretch into different kind of roles.

[Scafidi454 22]

It's a great movie for insight into the differences between the cultures.

A couple of my Russian friends agree; they also find it very funny!

Edited February 26, 2012 by Scafidi454

[visaveteran1 33]

I enjoyed the movie too. Part fictional movie and part documentary. The movie has circulated under two names: "Two Brothers and a Bride" and "A Foreign Affair." A Foreign Affair is (was?) a large MOB tour company and the movie used a real tour as the backdrop for the film, using tourists and local Russian women as actors. I think this gave the movie an interesting feel of realism to it.

David Arquette lifted above his usual limited acting talents to put in a decent performance. I will say if a viewer was not connected to the MOB life, the movie would be mediocre at best. Emily Mortimer was the standout in the movie, no question.

[slim 1,533]

A Foreign Affair is still around. I log on there every now and then to show folks that yes, there really are 50,000 gorgeous women just waiting to meet you.

[Derek & Rita 6]

Speaking of RUB-related television, has anyone seen "Two Brothers and a Bride?" Not that good, but definitely relative to RUB!

Found it on hulu for those of us who haven't seen it yet (like myself).

[Derek & Rita 6]

Found it on hulu for those of us who haven't seen it yet (like myself).

http://www.hulu.com/watch/175103/2-brothers-and-a-bride

And I just finished. Well, is that what those tours are like? It's kind of a strange way to meet someone I guess, but anyway, I thought the movie was good. I like the ending when he eats the "chicken".

[slim 1,533]

I like actors that stretch into different kind of roles.

I'm assuming you're talking more SAG than AVN?

[Scafidi454 22]

I enjoyed the movie too. Part fictional movie and part documentary. The movie has circulated under two names: "Two Brothers and a Bride" and "A Foreign Affair." A Foreign Affair is (was?) a large MOB tour company and the movie used a real tour as the backdrop for the film, using tourists and local Russian women as actors. I think this gave the movie an interesting feel of realism to it.

David Arquette lifted above his usual limited acting talents to put in a decent performance. I will say if a viewer was not connected to the MOB life, the movie would be mediocre at best. Emily Mortimer was the standout in the movie, no question.

I watched the Two Brothers and a Bride movie last night. Great!

Looking for the other one now, but I think it is the same as Two Brothers and a Bride

Any other movie suggestions people? I can suggest some Russian movies, but you'd have to read the subtitles

Edited March 2, 2012 by Scafidi454

[Scafidi454 22]

A Foreign Affair is the same movie as Two Brothers and a Bride. If you've seen one, you've seen them both.

Do you mean Russian "bride" themed? Birthday Girl with Nicole Kidman is pretty good. Mail Order Wife is about an Asian mail-order bride, and is hilarious if you like your humor dark.

Not necessarily "bride related". I just like movies that are set in or are about Russia in the English language. Most of the Russian movies I've seen have only been in Russian, and I've used subtitles (about 20 movies or so I'd say). Like the new Mission Impossible that was set in Moscow; that movie was BAD A55 with the IMAX experience!!!!

[Brad and Vika 129]

There is a movie called "Russian Bride" I think. It is a story about a MOB online relationship set mostly in NY. It ends badly for the woman. Not sure I have the title right, as I watched only part of it years ago.

[Scafidi454 22]

There is a movie called "Russian Bride" I think. It is a story about a MOB online relationship set mostly in NY. It ends badly for the woman. Not sure I have the title right, as I watched only part of it years ago.

i think that one is from the 1930s, right?

[Scafidi454 22]

Check out Black Lightning. It's available to stream on Netflix. It's your basic genesis of a super-hero plot, but done very well, and pretty funny. It's sub-titled.

And you've probably already seen them, but Night Watch and Day Watch are must-sees.

Doesn't sound like my thing.

[Brad and Vika 129]

i think that one is from the 1930s, right?

90s I think. The MOB eventually winds up as a street performer in Central Park if I recall. Really sad story.