# Waiting(2005) - Could this be made today?

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Podcast: [Movies In A Nutshell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-in-a-nutshell-572073)
Published: 2026-07-07T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Waiting, the cult workplace comedy set over the course of a single shift in a busy restaurant. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this comedy is your kind of film and worth your time. The lads discuss what made Waiting such a cult favorite, whether its unique brand of humour still lands today and if this restaurant comedy deserves a place on your watch-list. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice, and the hidden layers behind the film. The lads unpack the details hidden throughout the movie, discuss the moments that are easy to overlook and explore some of the ideas beneath the comedy that make Waiting... more than it first appears. Paul's Facts of the Day The real-life inspiration behind the story Casting stories and career-defining performances Hidden production details and improvisation References and callbacks throughout the film Fascinating facts from behind the scenes Hate It or Rate It? Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Waiting... takes its place in the Legend League. PART 3 – Listener Lounge – All about you! The Lobby Your emails, questions, comments and stories. Question of the Week This week's question comes from one of you — our listeners. Got a great movie question? Send it in and you might hear it featured on the show! Next Week's Movie The big reveal of next week's movie! Show Notes: Darren's Jay & Silent Bob clip: https://youtu.be/lQE9Bi0-Ra0?is=-IrUZYZlibzEyrx_ Listen Now https://2ly.link/24tPI League Tables The Legend League Every movie we've featured and rated on the podcast. https://linkly.link/2B…

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