Keeping the Faith: Difference between revisions

'''Brian''': Amen to your oy. }}

 

 

A spin of sorts on the 'A priest and a rabbi' jokes.

 

* [[The Bartender]]: Pauly, who accordingly listens to Brian's story and dispenses advice when he's finished.

* [[Chekhov's Gun]]: The skyscraper across from Anna's office with the windows that can be looked into becomes important in the climax of the film.

* [[Confessional]]: Brian is seen hearing confessions at his parish, though when he sees Anna in the booth {{spoiler|after he kissed her and she confessed she was in love with Jake}}, he balks.

* [[Converting for Love]]: Strongly implied with Anna.

* [[Cool Teacher]]: Jake, when he's helping a young member of his congregation learn a Haftarah for his Bar Mitzvah.

* [[Good Shepherd]]: Brian does charity and community work and is obviously well-loved by his flock.

** Could also apply to Jake, who is popular with his congregation and helping Brian to set up a joint Jewish-Catholic community centre.

* [[Hot for Preacher]]: Averted, but see [[Sexy Priest]] trope below

* [[How We Got Here]]: 3/4 of the film is Brian recounting to Pauly how he came to end up drinking in his tavern.

* [[I Have No Son]]: Jake's mom disowns his older brother Ethan after he marries a Catholic girl.

** Although {{spoiler|it's ultimately revealed that she's at least attempted to reconcile with Ethan, who isn't willing to accept it.}}

* [[Ironic Echo Cut]]: Used after Jake's attempt to liven up his Shabbat service by having the Harlem Gospel Choir perform 'Ein Kelokeinu'

'''Larry''': To be honest we're less than thrilled. }}

* [[Jewish Mother]]: Jake's mom spends a lot of time harassing Jake about his love life.

* [[Jews Love to Argue]]: A brief flashback shows Jake arguing with his father. Brian's narration implies that the argument is over Jake's decision to become a rabbi instead of entering into the family business. The argument is unheard, save for Jake's closing line:

* [[Like Brother and Sister]]: [[Lampshaded]] by Jake when Brian admits he's in love with Anna:

'''Brian''': Yes, thankyou for adding depth to my confusion! }}

* [[Montages]]: Several.

** Then there's the [[Drunken Montage]] when Brian wanders the streets drinking....

** ....and this is followed by a [[Sad Times Montage]] since the trio are now separated/not speaking to each other.

* [[Secret Relationship]]: Anna and {{spoiler|Jake}}

* [[Sexy Priest]]: [[Lampshaded]] by Anna in a conversation with Brian:

* [[The Talk]]: A subversion of sorts. Anna asks Brian a bunch of questions about his celibacy vow.

* [[Triang Relations]]: Of the Type 4 variety, where Anna is in a secret relationship with {{spoiler|Jake}} and {{spoiler|Brian}} is in love with her and unaware of the relationship.

* [[Victorious Childhood Friend]]: Anna to {{spoiler|Jake}}

* [[Workaholic]]: Anna, and how! She carries her cellphone with her everywhere and has it [[Fetish Fuel|strapped to her thigh]] when she's on a date.

 

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