The Tao of Steve
The Tao of Steve is a 2000 romantic comedy film written by Duncan North, Greer Goodman, and Jenniphr Goodman. It is directed by Jenniphr Goodman and stars Donal Logue and Greer Goodman.
Dex Logue is an unlikely Lothario an overweight, thirtysomething parttime kindergarten teacher who has developed an effective method for seducing women. The Tao of Steve, Dexs own personal pseudophilosophy on seduction, combines a Taoist outlook with the qualities embodied by TV characters such as Steve Austin The Six Million Dollar Man and Steve McGarrett Hawaii FiveO and, above all, by the actor Steve McQueen. He meets up with Syd, an old college conquest whom he cant remember, but to whom he is instantly attracted. However, she never forgot him, and is hurt that he got over her so easily. Slowly, Dex subjects Syd to the Tao of Steve, but Syd is immune to Dexs charms. Gradually, he develops genuine feelings for her.During a camping trip with Syd, Dex suffers chest pains and has to be taken to the hospital. A doctor informs Dex that what he thought was a heart attack was merely heartburn, but cautions him that his lifestyle is endangering his health. Later, at school, the husband of one of his conquests punches him in the face in front of his students. Syd comes to Dexs house to console him, and they end up sleeping together. The next day, however, she finds out about his philosophy, and leaves in disgust. Dex finally realizes that he needs to make changes in his life. ........
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