Comments on: Two Lovers [James Gray, 2009]

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:58:05 +0000

Thanks for posting and highlighting this. As Bryn points out, NYC is a standard location for rom-coms and such. But for someone to produce a romantic drama in Brighton Beach is quite unusual and truly appreciated. I grew up in Brighton Beachâ€”born in 1968â€”and watched the neighborhood transition from a mixed lower class NYC neighborhood to the Little Odessa it is now. And I’ve always lamented the fact that few people who grew up there actually appreciated the place. It’s truly thrilling to see someone actually appreciate the neighborhood for what it is/was: An amazing slice of NYC that is simultaneously weird and beautiful at the same time.

By: Bryan Land

Bryan Land — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:43:08 +0000

It seems like these days, mostly rom-coms are shot here. Due in part to the whole Sex In The City phenom. But there’s hardly a more unique city on the planet. So much history and more flavors than a Vegas buffet.

By: the passenger engine

the passenger engine — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:31:42 +0000

Two Lovers is one of the great underappreciated films of 2009. I really enjoyed seeing Brighton Beach in a movie for some reason. Maybe because it is one of the great underappreciated neighborhoods of New York City.