I Give It a Decoy Brogue

M: Didn't Anna Faris just get real divorced? From Chris Pratt? They're neighbors of Jeremy Renner's. Don't ask why I know that, I just know that. They were neighbors.

J: I totally sort of don't remember that. But also yes. Real divorced. Chris Pratt got all "I'm hunky now" and apparently that didn't work for them.

M: He's also, like, super religious.

J: Whaaaat?!

M: I read that somewhere.

J: Well that sort of changes things.

M: [shrugs]

J: So we watched this movie. Called I Give It a Year.

M: And It. Was. Bad.

What's your name again?

J: Like, so bad.

M: Is it even British? What's the brogue aspect? Rose Byrne? Is she Scottish?

J: I'm pretty sure the Wiki entry described as "a British movie" although I totally agree it was not a super typical BWAB movie.

M: Was everyone except for Anna Faris British? Or brogueing? Was Mini Driver doing her fake British thing? Is she British?

J: Sh*t. Now we have to Google some more. She's British!

Turns out I hate you. I hate your face.

M: Oh my god we have the same birthday. I never knew that. Never knew that.

J: So this movie revolves around a not-so-happily married couple named Josh and Nat.

M: NAT.

J: They get married after a whirlwind romance and realize fairly quickly that they're not actually compatible in the long-term.

M: So, enter random attractive counterparts that are clearly better matches and chaos ensues.

You are a shameful cliché Simon Baker.

J: Very accurate description. Anna Faris and Simon Baker arrive...

M: "Simon Baker" is fun to say with an accent... just sayin'...

J: They are initially set up with each other despite being clearly destined for the other couple. There are various outlandish romance scenes, including lingerie, doves, a violin, oysters, pool, and sushi. Isn't there sushi at the dinner party at the end? Like fish? In a tank?

Anna Faris, you are not a good brunette.

M: Trite. It's f*cking trite. I'm going to get another drink.

J: Like the fish?

M: No, like, the whole thing. The whole movie.

J: [has to pee]

M: [gets another drink]

J: Ahh, trite. I get it. Yes. To that end, let me introduce our follow-up movie, The Decoy Bride...

M: Fellow? Follow? I thought you were going to say fellow. Like "our fellow movie..." I'm sorry.

J: So this movie... well... is our fellow... and features my favorite! David Tennant. I admit to having already watched this movie, but it was literally the only suggestion I had after the disaster that was I Give It a Year.

M: Um. It was also a movie.

J: Okay, so I actually liked this movie? Question mark?

M: No. To be fair, it was worlds above I Give It a Year. We should just start calling it IGIAY.

J: Done and done.

M: As in idgaf. About IGIAY.

J: God, so true. So The Decoy Bride was cute and quaint and featured an awkward but endearing female lead (aka me) who eventually gets to fall in love with David Tennant (aka the best Doctor ever).

M: Aka David Tennant.

J: Yes. Shut up.

M: Were they all Scottish?

J: You know... I can't remember exactly where it took place, but I'm pretty sure yes. David Tennant is actually Scottish but in this movie, I'm pretty sure he played a generic British guy.

M: That's a shame.

J: You're telling me! His Scottish accent is adorable.

M: Aren't they all?

NOT CREEPY. NOT CREEPY AT ALL.

J: I mean, maybe. This movie is again about a pair of lovers, intending to be wed, who aren't ultimately the best matches for one another. What a weird theme...

M: [laughs] Fate knows best.

J: God damn. Such wise words from M today.

M: I should write rom coms.

J: PLEASE.

M: [laughs] If only!

J: So this movie involves a famous writer and a famous actress getting engaged and trying to marry in the most secretive environment possible. Unfortunately they are thwarted again and again...

M: Thwarted. Great word.

J: [nods] So to Scotland they go! Is it Wales or Scotland?

M: I have no idea. Sheep.

J: Wiki says Scotland.

Wait, is that a phone booth? Why isn't it blue? Doctor?

M: Wiki knows all.

J: All hail Wiki.

M: [laughs] *praises Wiki*

J: So the movie was real neat.

M: It was lovely scenery. David Tennant included.

J: Aww! So David Tennant and the famous actress (Alice Eve) ultimately become separated due to attempts at discretion and David Tennant accidentally marries our heroine...

M: Other lady.

J: Right. [googles] Kelly Macdonald.

M: What else is she in? Click on it... She's in Trainspotting? Intermission! That's where I know her from.

J: I think I saw that...

M: We blogged about it. No big deal.

J: Dammit. I totally remember that...

I take thee, ghost...

M: Irish classic. Cillian Murphy? Colin Farrell? The lady with the unibrow? Wait, not a unibrow... a mustache.

J: What on earth!? Wait, the movie with the ketchup?

M: Ketchup...

J: Yeah.

M: The ketchup? Who has the ketchup?

J: In the store where they worked, the brown sauce?

M: Oh my god. I completely forgot about that.

J: Somehow, that's the only part I remembered.

M: [mind blown] Somebody gets hit in the head with a can. The tin can.

WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING HERE. WHO AM I.

J: So Kelly Macdonald is in this movie.

M: She's really great.

J: I actually recommend this one. I think it's super cute.

M: [nods] I've certainly seen worse. I've most certainly seen worse. I... I have to pee again. Do you think people would deliver food to us here? I'll be right back.

J: Here being the Taproom. And yes, yes I think they would.

M: IN CONCLUSION...

J: We watched some movies. They were not so good and sort of good.

M: I have British things to say!

I love you. But mostly, I love your shaggy jacket.
Your shaggy, shaggy jacket.

J: By all means!

M: Number one. The new Arctic Monkeys album. Is fantastic. And I can't stop listening to it.

J: Ah!

M: Number two. England is in the "final four" of the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

J: [makes incredulous face]

M: I know, right. It's amazing.

J: Go forth and British-ize!

M: British out?

J: Whatever. Embrace your inner Benedict Cumberbatch.

M: Bendyback Cucumberpatch.

J: That's the one. BWAB loves you, till next time!

Umm... I'm so sorry you had to read this. 
I'm David Tennant. And that's the news.

The Trip to Brogue: España

M: I love this song. [hums] I think we should start a Simon and Garfunkel cover band.

J: I would LOVE that.

M: I think there's a lady group that already does that. I haven't listened to them yet because I was mad.

J: We'll just have to do it better.

M: Fair enough. Challenge accepted. Also, I don't play an instrument.

J: Well I allegedly play more than one. It'll even out.

M: I have a drum set.

J: Half the battle?

M: Indeed.

J: So ages and eons and a long time ago we watched The Trip to Spain, the third in a possible franchise featuring Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan.

M: Mr. Coogan. I believe they've set it up for a fourth movie as well. I'm not sad about that.

J: Really!? I don't even remember the ending. Oh wait. Yes I do. That was some unfinished drama there!

I need a drink.

M: Yes.

J: And this was the first of the three where both main characters maintained a really decent sense of... decency...

M: Well said. [laughs]

J: But seriously! It was mostly good, clean, accent fun!

M: Brogue fun? We're all about brogue fun here. Brogue-infested fun. That sounds terrible.

J: [frowns] No no. No infestations. Wrong.

M: Infestation implies they're not welcome. When, in fact, brogues are very welcome at Blog With a Brogue. Encouraged, even!

J: Shall I get Downton Tabby then?

M: [laughs] Please do. Classic literature. Litter-ature. Cats.

J: Little sneak preview for ya!

M: [drinks] You'll have to put a link to Downton Tabby.

J: Done! So highlights from The Trip to Spain?

Don Qui-what-te?

M: Um. As I recall, we saw this the day after the triple homicide on Mass St. so I was quite bummed, and this movie did cheer me up considerably. It was a nice escape for sure.

J: Oh sh*t. I forgot about that. I was almost nervous to go out on Mass, but it didn't last long. And this movie was a very satisfying reminder that Lawrence was as it ever was...

M: [nods] Very true. And, as with the other movies, there were more than a couple laugh-out-loud parts.

J: The Moors?

M: [laughs] That it happens in Granada was the icing on the cake for me.

J: I just like that we've both been there!

M: Indeed. A three-hour tour.

J: [wheezes]

M: I did not go back to the Alhambra while I studied there for that reason!

THREE-HOUR TOURRRRRR!

J: A LITERAL three-hour tour! I just remember waiting ages and ages early in the morning in the cold to get in. No coats, because it would warm up considerably once the sun came out.

M: [nods] That being said, the Alhambra is amazing and worth a visit.

J: The shots were surprisingly familiar. And the jokes that Rob was making at that time were allllllmost too much.

M: Easily my favorite part of the movie.

J: What accent was he doing? Roger Moore?

M: Indeed.

J: The Moor Moores in Moor-land.

M: [laughs] Too much, and yet, just enough. Is how I would describe Rob Brydon in general.

J: I'm trying to remember other parts of the movie...

"Bond. James Bond."

M: If I'm being honest, it mostly  made me want to re-watch the other movies. Specifically, the first movie.

J: The first one really held most of the magic.

M: Also, getting a text message from my parents asking, "What's the movie about the two guys that eat at restaurants then talk about it?" I don't even know how to say that grammatically correctly. [regards empty glass] That was delightful. Also the fact that I wasn't initially sure if they were talking about The Wine Show!

J: So I will say, if you're a fan of The Trip series, The Trip to Spain is another fantastic installment and worth watching for a few scenes alone. The dramatic interludes really take it up a notch this time and left me really hoping that they would continue.

M: Also. The Trip movies always make me want to watch other movies or shows with Steve Coogan. And I only say Steve Coogan because I haven't seen anything else with Rob Brydon. But. You really need to watch Moone Boy. Like a lot.

J: It's British?

M: Irish! Even betterh! But seriously, Chris O'Dowd. It's fantastic, and you and your bae should watch it so we can blog about it properly!!

J: Hahaha aw, I have a bae. That's neat.

M: That is neat! I'm very happy for you!

[live broguing]

J: So we'll be welcoming our Golden Globes guests in not too long... is there anything else you'd like to say about The Trip to Spain before we depart?

M: All I wanna say is... that... those movies entertain me significantly. And, if you feel so inclined, you should really watch one through three [snap-snap-snap].

J: That was NOT in a z-shape, ladies and gentlemen. Just for the record.

M: It was not!

J: Truly, this was my favorite of the series, just because our main characters didn't do anything too untoward.

M: Really? Ah, that's fair. I really wish it had less "plot" and more, just, circumstances.

J: I know exactly what you mean! The fact that the main plot drama occurred with Steve Coogan's son was a relief at the least.

M: [nods] [considers empty glass]

J: So I look forward to...

M: Round four!

J: Yes! And I hope we get a more wholesome view of the whole endeavor?

M: Less plot, more brogue! That's the BWAB way!

J: Oh my god. OH MY GOD. We just found our tagline!

M: "Oh my god, we did!"

J: Seriously though, less plot, more brogue. Sh*t's forreal. Night, all!

M: Yup.

But really, we should do a fourth movie.