The Souler Opposite (1998)

All Barry Singer wants, "is a woman to like him for who he pretends to be," ...or so he says in his act. A stand up comedian toiling in the netherworld of the L.A. comedy scene, Barry's ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Kalmenson

Writer:

Bill Kalmenson

Stars:

Christopher Meloni, Timothy Busfield, Janel Moloney

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Meloni	...	Barry Singer
Timothy Busfield	...	Robert Levin
Janel Moloney	...	Thea Douglas
Josh Keaton	...	Young Barry
Tom McTigue	...	Joey Kagan
Michael Kagan	...	Max Luckstein
Allison Mackie	...	Diane
Steven Kravitz	...	Arnold
John Putch	...	Lester
Bruce Nozick	...	Barry's Dad
J.J. Rodgers	...	Charisse
Catrin Zack	...	Call Girl
Rachel Winfree	...	Biker Chick
Joe Rose	...	Biker Boyfriend
Robert Fields	...	Jay Smiley

Storyline

All Barry Singer wants, "is a woman to like him for who he pretends to be," ...or so he says in his act. A stand up comedian toiling in the netherworld of the L.A. comedy scene, Barry's universe is turned upside down when he meets Thea Douglas, a young political activist who is clearly in the "spiritual quest mode." Together, they throw into a comic dance of high intimacy where for the first time in their lives the physical and emotional come together. When their relationship hits the rocks, Thea is swept into the whirlpool of the '92 political season and hits the road with the Jerry Brown presidential campaign. All this leads Barry to one certainty; he has no choice but to take off cross country in pursuit of his "souler opposite."

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Plot Keywords:

comedy club | lesbian affair | standup comedy | gay 90s | political campaigning | 

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Taglines:

A romantic mockery.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sex-related material

Details

Official Sites:

Buffalo Jump Productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 1998 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$4,801 (USA) (2 October 1998)

Gross:

$4,801 (USA) (2 October 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buffalo Jump Productions, Souler Opposite Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A sweet film with a Woody Allen edge

I happened upon this film by accident, and really enjoyed. Timothy Busfield's character is without redeeming qualities, and at one point, Busfield and star Meloni ogle women as they pass by...Meloni's take on the parade is different from Busfield's. Janel Maloney is terrific...She looks very much like Tea Leone, but the major difference here is that Janel can actually ACT. Some very nice things in this film and well worth your attention when it's on cable.