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The Waiting Game (2000)

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Reviews Counted: 4

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Runtime: 81 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: A group of struggling young actors work at Peter's Backyard, a popular New York City restaurant, to pay the bills. As sexual tensions arise, artistic crises develop, triggering comedic situations... A group of struggling young actors work at Peter's Backyard, a popular New York City restaurant, to pay the bills. As sexual tensions arise, artistic crises develop, triggering comedic situations that uncork themselves at an outrageous pace. In addition to these troubles, each individual must battle a series of day-to-day problems at the same time. Liotti's film is an engaging feature that proves a solid script is far more important than a big budget any day of the week. Also features the never-before-seen "Spirit of the Stairs" by Neil Finn. [More]

Starring: Will Arnett, Debbon Ayer, Dwight Ewell, Eddie Malavarca

Starring: Will Arnett, Debbon Ayer, Dwight Ewell, Eddie Malavarca, Terumi Matthews, Daniel Riordan

Director: Ken Liotti

Director: Ken Liotti
Screenwriter: Ken Liotti
Story: Kirk Lavine
Producer: Mirjam Goldberg, Ken Liotti

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Oct 3, 2000

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  • What do a tortured artist, a femme fatale, an egomaniac, a gay dancer, a wannabe supermodel and an impotent bus boy have in common? Like "Friends" and "Sex in the City" this ensemble comedy cum love story chronicles the adventures of a group of aspiring 20-30 something performers who wait tables while waiting for the big break. Pitted against a gritty New York scene. Critically Acclaimed, Festival Multi-Award Winner
    ""One of the hot ones!"" -NY Times
  • Source: Vanguard International Cinema
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    07/28/02
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    Despite first-rate acting, these stories are pretty ordinary stuff and tell us little about the actor-waiter's ordeal that's supposed to be the heart of the film.

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    The kind of film that works better on the small screen than in theatres.

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