Adrienne Shelly

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Adrienne Shelly (1966-2006) was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. Making her name in independent films such as 1989's The Unbelievable Truth and 1990's Trust, Shelly transitioned to a writing and directing career in subsequent years. She wrote, co-starred in, and directed the 2007 film 'Waitress', which was released posthumously and later adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Shelly was murdered in her home in 2006.

Most Popular Adrienne Shelly Trailers

Total trailers found: 32

Dead Dog Trailer (2001)

17 October 2001

Tom and Perri are the happy ideal New York couple until Tom's beloved Golden Retriever is killed by a hit-and-run driver.

Sleeping with Strangers Trailer (1994)

06 June 1994

Daniel is in danger of losing his inn after another more modern establishment opens next door and steals his guests.

The Atlantis Conspiracy Trailer (2001)

01 January 2001

Lauren Marcus (Amanda Donohoe) reluctantly moves back to New York City and is forced to decide whether she wants to reconnect with the life she abruptly left behind.

Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences Trailer (2010)

01 November 2010

A series of impromptu interviews with Hal Hartley, Adrienne Shelly, and some of Hartley's other most frequent collaborators on his style, career, and process.

Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

An 18-minute documentary made in 2005 by perennial Hartley actor D.J. Mendel, reunites the director and line producer Ted Hope with actors Adrienne Shelly and Martin Donovan for an off-the-cuff, affectionate, and surprisingly candid (it was hardly an easy shoot) recollection of their collaboration on the demanding Hartley's second feature.

Revolution #9 Trailer (2002)

15 November 2002

A handsome and successful young man with a lovely fiancée, James Jackson seems to have everything going for him, but his life begins to unravel when he develops an acute sense of paranoia.

The Shadows of Bob and Zelda Trailer (2000)

13 June 2000

Part of Seattle International Film Festival's "Fly Film" program

Searching for Debra Winger Trailer (2002)

13 July 2002

Rosanna Arquette talks to various actresses about the pressures they face as women working in the entertainment industry.

Waitress Trailer (2007)

25 May 2007

A small town waitress stuck in a lousy marriage finds love when an exciting out-of-towner enters her life.

The Unbelievable Truth Trailer (1990)

20 July 1990

After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did.

Tiger: His Fall & Rise Trailer (2004)

11 May 2004

A small rubber frog named Tiger becomes a major singing star overnight and has to cope with the trappings of stardom.

Serious Moonlight Trailer (2009)

04 December 2009

After her adulterous husband asks for a divorce, a high-powered attorney takes him captive, refusing to release him until he commits to working on their marriage together.

Lois Lives a Little Trailer (1997)

09 March 1997

Adrienne Shelly's 1997 short film

Factotum Trailer (2005)

25 April 2005

This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing.

Sleep with Me Trailer (1994)

23 September 1994

Six different writers wrote a scene each of this romantic comedy featuring the marriage and turbulent relationship of Joseph and Sarah, with Joseph's best friend Frank trying hard to cope with letting the love of his life marry his best friend.

Adrienne Trailer (2021)

14 November 2021

As the muse of Hal Hartley’s indie classics and as writer/director of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament.

Waitress: The Musical Trailer (2023)

07 December 2023

A waitress and expert pie-maker dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage.

Sudden Manhattan Trailer (1996)

11 October 1996

Twenty-something Donna is jobless, single and broke. On a fateful day, reality turns itself upside down, and she is suddenly faced with one absurdity after another.

Trust Trailer (1990)

09 September 1990

After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman.

The Road Killers Trailer (1994)

07 May 1994

After a young boy is almost runover by a maniac on a highway, a re-encounter and confrontation by the boy's father with the driver sets off conflicts with a car full of maniacs.

Wrestling with Alligators Trailer (1998)

18 January 1998

All that Maddy Hawkins has ever wanted was a family she could call her own. Even in 1959, the simplest things are difficult to find.

Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even Trailer (1992)

08 May 1992

A girl fed up with her quirky, dysfunctional family runs away from home, causing all of them to spend time with each other.

Teresa's Tattoo Trailer (1994)

15 March 1994

Mathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a little, drag her out to parties.

The Vibrator Trailer (2007)

01 January 2007

A woman, new to New York City, is overwhelmed by her new surroundings and sets out to insure her survival.

Urban Legend Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

In a park, a homeless woman claiming to be a psychoanalyst helps out Annie, a troubled young woman in need of some guidance, by explaining to her in a fun and approachable way the philosophy of Freud and Kierkegaard.

Hexed Trailer (1993)

22 January 1993

Lowly hotel clerk Matthew Welch stumbles unto a chance to go on a date with supermodel Hexina by pretending he is someone else.

Grind Trailer (1997)

11 April 1997

When a drag-racing, hard-luck parolee moves in with his brother in hopes of that ever-elusive fresh start in life, he's sure to be warm for the form of his brother's bored young wife.

Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Trailer (1992)

21 May 1992

Eli is a burglar who is caught in the act by Twinkle, an heiress who coerces him into a sexual relationship.

Lonely in America Trailer (1990)

30 September 1990

An East Indian native immigrates to New York City and stumbles his way onto the corporate fast-track.

I'll Take You There Trailer (1999)

03 September 1999

Still nursing wounds from a breakup, a man is forced by his sister into a blind date that turns into a nightmare.

Opera No. 1 Trailer (1994)

02 January 1994

A comical mini opera following the exploits of two goddesses interfering with the lives of mortals. Mistaken identities, miscast spells, and rollerblades abound.

Four Tales of Two Cities Trailer (1996)

01 October 1996

Anthology of four short films: Griffin Dunne's Duke of Groove (1995), Illeana Douglas' Boy Crazy, Girl Crazier (1995), Adrienne Shelly's Urban Legend (1994) and Fisher Stevens' Phinehas (1996).