In the Soup
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In the Soup is a 1992
independent film
comedy directed by Alexandre Rockwell
. It stars Steve Buscemi
as a self-conscious screenwriter
who has written an unfilmable 500-page screenplay and is looking for a producer.
Tortured by self-doubt, financial ruin, and unrequited passion for his next door neighbor (Jennifer Beals
), Aldolfo places an ad offering his mammoth screenplay to the highest bidder. In steps Aldolfo's "guardian angel", Joe (Seymour Cassel
) a fast-talking shyster who promises to produce the film but has his own unique ideas regarding film financing.
's account of the independent American film 'scene' of the late 80's/early 90's, Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema.
independent film
comedy directed by Alexandre Rockwell
. It stars Steve Buscemi
as a self-conscious screenwriter
who has written an unfilmable 500-page screenplay and is looking for a producer.
Tortured by self-doubt, financial ruin, and unrequited passion for his next door neighbor (Jennifer Beals
), Aldolfo places an ad offering his mammoth screenplay to the highest bidder. In steps Aldolfo's "guardian angel", Joe (Seymour Cassel
) a fast-talking shyster who promises to produce the film but has his own unique ideas regarding film financing.
's account of the independent American film 'scene' of the late 80's/early 90's, Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema.
independent film
comedy directed by Alexandre Rockwell
. It stars Steve Buscemi
as a self-conscious screenwriter
who has written an unfilmable 500-page screenplay and is looking for a producer.
Tortured by self-doubt, financial ruin, and unrequited passion for his next door neighbor (Jennifer Beals
), Aldolfo places an ad offering his mammoth screenplay to the highest bidder. In steps Aldolfo's "guardian angel", Joe (Seymour Cassel
) a fast-talking shyster who promises to produce the film but has his own unique ideas regarding film financing.
's account of the independent American film 'scene' of the late 80's/early 90's, Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema.
1992 in film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...
independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
comedy directed by Alexandre Rockwell
Alexandre Rockwell
Charles Alexandre Rockwell is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.-Personal life:...
. It stars Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Steven Vincent "Steve" Buscemi is an American actor, writer and film director. An associate member of the renowned experimental theater company The Wooster Group, Buscemi has starred and supported in successful Hollywood and indie films including New York Stories, Mystery Train, Reservoir Dogs,...
as a self-conscious screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
who has written an unfilmable 500-page screenplay and is looking for a producer.
Tortured by self-doubt, financial ruin, and unrequited passion for his next door neighbor (Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals is an American actress and a former teen model. She is known for her roles as Alexandra "Alex" Owens in the 1983 film Flashdance, and as Bette Porter on the Showtime drama series The L Word. She earned an NAACP Image Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination for the former...
), Aldolfo places an ad offering his mammoth screenplay to the highest bidder. In steps Aldolfo's "guardian angel", Joe (Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel
Seymour Joseph Cassel is an American actor.He first came to prominence in the 1960s in the pioneering independent films of writer/directorJohn Cassavetes...
) a fast-talking shyster who promises to produce the film but has his own unique ideas regarding film financing.
In popular culture
The film and its history are discussed in depth in John PiersonJohn Pierson
John Pierson may refer to:*John Pierson , American independent filmmaker*John Pierson , writer for Wall Street Journal*John Pierson , American guitarist*Jack Pierson, photographer and artist...
's account of the independent American film 'scene' of the late 80's/early 90's, Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema.
External links
In the Soup is a 19921992 in film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...
independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
comedy directed by Alexandre Rockwell
Alexandre Rockwell
Charles Alexandre Rockwell is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.-Personal life:...
. It stars Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Steven Vincent "Steve" Buscemi is an American actor, writer and film director. An associate member of the renowned experimental theater company The Wooster Group, Buscemi has starred and supported in successful Hollywood and indie films including New York Stories, Mystery Train, Reservoir Dogs,...
as a self-conscious screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
who has written an unfilmable 500-page screenplay and is looking for a producer.
Tortured by self-doubt, financial ruin, and unrequited passion for his next door neighbor (Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals is an American actress and a former teen model. She is known for her roles as Alexandra "Alex" Owens in the 1983 film Flashdance, and as Bette Porter on the Showtime drama series The L Word. She earned an NAACP Image Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination for the former...
), Aldolfo places an ad offering his mammoth screenplay to the highest bidder. In steps Aldolfo's "guardian angel", Joe (Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel
Seymour Joseph Cassel is an American actor.He first came to prominence in the 1960s in the pioneering independent films of writer/directorJohn Cassavetes...
) a fast-talking shyster who promises to produce the film but has his own unique ideas regarding film financing.
In popular culture
The film and its history are discussed in depth in John PiersonJohn Pierson
John Pierson may refer to:*John Pierson , American independent filmmaker*John Pierson , writer for Wall Street Journal*John Pierson , American guitarist*Jack Pierson, photographer and artist...
's account of the independent American film 'scene' of the late 80's/early 90's, Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema.
External links
In the Soup is a 19921992 in film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...
independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
comedy directed by Alexandre Rockwell
Alexandre Rockwell
Charles Alexandre Rockwell is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.-Personal life:...
. It stars Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Steven Vincent "Steve" Buscemi is an American actor, writer and film director. An associate member of the renowned experimental theater company The Wooster Group, Buscemi has starred and supported in successful Hollywood and indie films including New York Stories, Mystery Train, Reservoir Dogs,...
as a self-conscious screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
who has written an unfilmable 500-page screenplay and is looking for a producer.
Tortured by self-doubt, financial ruin, and unrequited passion for his next door neighbor (Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals is an American actress and a former teen model. She is known for her roles as Alexandra "Alex" Owens in the 1983 film Flashdance, and as Bette Porter on the Showtime drama series The L Word. She earned an NAACP Image Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination for the former...
), Aldolfo places an ad offering his mammoth screenplay to the highest bidder. In steps Aldolfo's "guardian angel", Joe (Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel
Seymour Joseph Cassel is an American actor.He first came to prominence in the 1960s in the pioneering independent films of writer/directorJohn Cassavetes...
) a fast-talking shyster who promises to produce the film but has his own unique ideas regarding film financing.
In popular culture
The film and its history are discussed in depth in John PiersonJohn Pierson
John Pierson may refer to:*John Pierson , American independent filmmaker*John Pierson , writer for Wall Street Journal*John Pierson , American guitarist*Jack Pierson, photographer and artist...
's account of the independent American film 'scene' of the late 80's/early 90's, Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema.