Trailer for "Waitress" (Nathan Fillion alert)

Waitress opens today in New York and Los Angeles. It stars Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion, and the reviews are almost unanimously lovely. The trailer absolutely sells me on the film (Nathan or no); I can't wait for it to open in Chicago. The film was written and directed by Adrienne Shelley (she is also in the film), whom some of you may recognize from her roles in Hal Hartley films. She was murdered shortly after Waitress was accepted at Sundance, but before the festival occurred, which is so damn sad for many reasons. At the Sundance premiere, her widower announced the formation a scholarship in her name, which will benefit women independent filmmakers.

It looks like Shelley would have been a terrific addition to the woman's independent film scene. Check out the trailer and see for yourself.