Cold Dog Soup (1990)

In the comedic whirlwind of 'Cold Dog Soup', teenage Michael stumbles upon the enchanting Sarah in a fitness studio and, with a bold charm, scores a dinner date. But this isn't your typical first date. Sarah's mother and her disagreeable dog, Jasper, tag along, adding a quirky twist when Jasper suddenly keels over. Urged by Sarah's mother to hastily bury the dog in the park, Michael is lured by the promise of a private rendezvous with Sarah upon his return. However, the city at night proves more labyrinthine than he'd expected. His task is further complicated when he crosses paths with Jack, a taxi driver with philosophical tendencies, played by Randy Quaid. Jack, in his eccentricity, sees an opportunity to profit from the deceased Jasper and persuades Michael to embark on a bizarre, high-velocity tour of the city's distinctive ethnic communities. As the unlikely duo navigates the nocturnal cityscape, Jack delivers a stream of Zen parables, contemplating whether time is money or the root of all evil, while their mission to dispose of Jasper's body is persistently thwarted by the most unexpected obstacles. Meanwhile, the tantalizing Sarah waits, a pressure cooker of anticipation, her interest in Michael and his oddball adventures growing. As the night unravels, Michael finds himself caught between the allure of Sarah and the outlandish escapade with Jack, teetering on the edge of absurdity. In 'Cold Dog Soup', a seemingly simple task spirals into a farcical journey through the heart of the city at night, where time is a riddle, a dead dog is a treasure, and love is just around the corner.

Cold Dog Soup is a comedy movie featuring Randy Quaid.

Cold Dog Soup is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.