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Janice · 01-04-2008, 01:24 AM

I saw a fantastic movie called, Waitress. Andy Griffith has a somewhat small, but very important role in it. If you're a fan of Andy Griffith, you'll love him in this movie.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/waitress/

catlover79 · 01-04-2008, 01:25 AM

I haven't seen Waitress yet...but thanks for the recommendation, I'll try to get it out of the library.

Ireneparalegal · 01-04-2008, 01:29 AM

Somehow this thread reminded me of his role in that two-parter fact based movie FATAL VISION. He played an attorney in that movie. He was hard-nosed and so opposite of his Andy character. I love how Andy has chosen roles that aren't typecast. He really can show his great acting skills whether it is drama or comedy.

snl 70s show fan · 01-04-2008, 01:49 AM

i recommend his standout preformance in the movie a face in the crowd

Janice · 01-04-2008, 02:00 AM

The movie, Waitress, was written, directed and acted in by, Adrienne Shelley. She was murdered during the filming, but had completed her scenes. It happened in November of 2006. A crazy construction worker killed her, then hung her on her shower rod to make it look like a suicide.

She had complained about the construction noise in the apartment below. They had a fight. He said, "He was having a bad day". He was an illegal immigrant. She had a husband and a baby. Her baby has a scene in the movie. Such a sad story, and it's hard to watch her in the movie, knowing what fate awaits her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelley

http://imdb.com/name/nm0791248/

Adrienne Shelley

Adrienne Shelley in the movie, far left.

Ireneparalegal · 01-06-2008, 10:29 PM

Ohhh, ok. I remember reading abt the murder of this young actress and even though I wasn't familiar with her work, I was stunned at her murder. I didn't realize when I first read this thread that Ms. Shelley was the one behind the movie (as well as acting in it). What a loss, not only to the entertainment world, but to her family.

Did you know abt this actress' fate before or after you rented this movie Janice?

Janice · 01-06-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Ohhh, ok. I remember reading abt the murder of this young actress and even though I wasn't familiar with her work, I was stunned at her murder. I didn't realize when I first read this thread that Ms. Shelley was the one behind the movie (as well as acting in it). What a loss, not only to the entertainment world, but to her family.

Did you know abt this actress' fate before or after you rented this movie Janice?

I knew. I wish I didn't actually. Her role in the movie is such a sweet and loveable woman. So talented. She actually wrote and directed it too. Don't miss this movie. It's wonderful.

Ireneparalegal · 01-06-2008, 10:50 PM

I'm gonna have to rent that one for sure. I rarely rent movies. It's been a long time actually, but when I get a recommendation to see one, I usually do.

She was so damn beautiful, had a real unique look to her. Such a shame.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-06-2008, 10:57 PM

I loved Waitress, and it was heartbreaking watching it knowing what happened to Adrienne. She seemed like such a wonderful person going by what everyone had to say about her on the tribute section of the DVD.

Ireneparalegal · 01-06-2008, 11:30 PM

Adrienne had a slight resemblance to actress Rosanna Arquette.

I was just reading the Wiki info on her life and death. I guess that bastard still hasn't gone to trial for her death.

Janice · 01-06-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I loved Waitress, and it was heartbreaking watching it knowing what happened to Adrienne. She seemed like such a wonderful person going by what everyone had to say about her on the tribute section of the DVD.

I can't believe I didn't watch the tribute section. I'll have to order it from Netflix again, just for that.

OH Nuts! · 01-07-2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

I saw a fantastic movie called, Waitress. Andy Griffith has a somewhat small, but very important role in it. If you're a fan of Andy Griffith, you'll love him in this movie.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/waitress/

Thx for rx Janice, I'll keep it in mind!

TripperFan · 01-07-2008, 09:27 PM

Rats - I think this movie was on over the weekend, but when I clicked on it, it was already a half hour into it so didn't watch. I'll have to keep my eyes open for it now.

I didn't know that actress was murdered. My God - seems to have been a lot of actresses murdered young. Sometimes I wish they would air reruns of My Sister Sam, but I know I'd be constantly thinking about that creep that gunned down Rebecca Schaeffer.

Ireneparalegal · 01-07-2008, 09:35 PM

I try and watch the Sundance channel or IFC late at night when I can't sleep, they really have some great movies on there and I am sure that WAITRESS must have shown on one of those channels. I am keeping my eye open for it now.

I actually went to one video store today and they didn't have it in stock.

Ireneparalegal · 01-07-2008, 09:39 PM

Oh check this out Janice...scroll down to the bottom:

http://www.sundancechannel.com/blogs/SFF2007

01-04-2008, 01:24 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Andy Griffith in a really good movie I saw a fantastic movie called, Waitress. Andy Griffith has a somewhat small, but very important role in it. If you're a fan of Andy Griffith, you'll love him in this movie. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/waitress/

01-04-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
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01-04-2008, 01:29 AM	#3
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01-07-2008, 09:27 PM	#13
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01-04-2008, 01:49 AM	#4
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01-04-2008, 02:00 AM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The movie, Waitress, was written, directed and acted in by, Adrienne Shelley. She was murdered during the filming, but had completed her scenes. It happened in November of 2006. A crazy construction worker killed her, then hung her on her shower rod to make it look like a suicide. She had complained about the construction noise in the apartment below. They had a fight. He said, "He was having a bad day". He was an illegal immigrant. She had a husband and a baby. Her baby has a scene in the movie. Such a sad story, and it's hard to watch her in the movie, knowing what fate awaits her. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelley http://imdb.com/name/nm0791248/ Adrienne Shelley Adrienne Shelley in the movie, far left.

01-06-2008, 10:29 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Ohhh, ok. I remember reading abt the murder of this young actress and even though I wasn't familiar with her work, I was stunned at her murder. I didn't realize when I first read this thread that Ms. Shelley was the one behind the movie (as well as acting in it). What a loss, not only to the entertainment world, but to her family. Did you know abt this actress' fate before or after you rented this movie Janice?

01-06-2008, 10:50 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I'm gonna have to rent that one for sure. I rarely rent movies. It's been a long time actually, but when I get a recommendation to see one, I usually do. She was so damn beautiful, had a real unique look to her. Such a shame.

01-06-2008, 10:57 PM	#9
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I loved Waitress, and it was heartbreaking watching it knowing what happened to Adrienne. She seemed like such a wonderful person going by what everyone had to say about her on the tribute section of the DVD.

01-06-2008, 11:30 PM	#10
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Adrienne had a slight resemblance to actress Rosanna Arquette. I was just reading the Wiki info on her life and death. I guess that bastard still hasn't gone to trial for her death.

01-07-2008, 09:35 PM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I try and watch the Sundance channel or IFC late at night when I can't sleep, they really have some great movies on there and I am sure that WAITRESS must have shown on one of those channels. I am keeping my eye open for it now. I actually went to one video store today and they didn't have it in stock.

01-07-2008, 09:39 PM	#15
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Oh check this out Janice...scroll down to the bottom: http://www.sundancechannel.com/blogs/SFF2007