Waitress (Widescreen Edition) [DVD]

Amazon.com Much like the films of Hal Hartley, Waitress is funny in a deadpan sort of way, but a sadness lurks below the surface. After making a splash in Hartley's The Unbelievable Truth and Trust, Adrienne Shelly turned to directing with Sudden Manhattan and I'll Take You There. Set in a small Southern town, her third picture revolves around waitress Jenna (Felicity's radiant Keri Russell), who works at Joe's Pie Diner (Joe is played by Andy Griffith). Jenna is the pastry genius who makes Joe's joint shine. Her co-workers include the forthright Becky (Cheryl Hines, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and insecure Dawn (Shelly). All three have man trouble, but Jenna has it the worst. Her husband, Earl (Jeremy Sisto, Six Feet Under), treats her like a piece of property. When she finds out she's pregnant, Jenna fears she'll be stuck with him forever. Then, she develops a crush on her married obstetrician, Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion, Serenity). With the aid of her fanciful confections, like peachy keen tarts, their flirtation develops into a full-blown affair. It appears to be a no-win situation, but Shelly finds an empowering way to bring this bittersweet story to a close. If the candy-colored conclusion plays more like fantasy than reality, it's a fantasy worth embracing. Sadly, Shelly was murdered before Waitress ever saw the light of day (leaving behind a husband and child of her own). Fortunately, her final film is far more life-affirming than morose, although it does end with the word "goodbye." --Kathleen C. Fennessy Beyond Waitress Food Films More from Adrienne Shelly More from Fox Stills from Waitress Product Description This charming comedy from late director/writer/actress Adrienne Shelly is the perfect mix of sweet and sour. FELICITY'S Keri Russell stars as Jenna, a waitress stuck in a marriage to a less than lovable lout (Jeremy Sisto, SIX FEET UNDER). When she learns she's pregnant with his baby, she seeks solace in two things: pie baking and an extramarital affair with her hunky but nervous OB-GYN Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion, SERENITY). Jenna is an artist with crusts and fillings, creating a ham and brie quiche (which she calls "I Don't Want Earl's Baby Pie") and a cinnamon spice custard confection ("Kick in the Pants Pie"). Her relationship with her doctor gives her something to look forward to as her husband grows ever more controlling and her baby bump gets larger. Like Jenna's perfect pie recipes, WAITRESS is a heavenly combination of ingredients. Director Adrienne Shelly Star Keri Russell, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines, Nathan Fillion, Andy Griffith, Eddie Jemison Special Features: Widescreen format Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, English Subtitles, English, Spanish, French, Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentaries Michael Roiff - Producer; Keri Russell Star Behind the Scenes. 1. "This Is How We Made WAITRESS Pie" 2. "Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Keri Russell" 3. "Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Cheryl Hines" 4. "Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Nathan Fillion" Documentaries - "Written and Directed by Adrienne Shelly: A Memorial" Featurettes: 1. "Hi! I'm Keri. Ill Be Your Waitress" 2. "The Pies Have It!" 3. "A Message from Keri Russell about the Adrienne Shelly Foundation" Runtime: 100 minutes Year of Release: 2007.