Sideways
2004
*****
Director: Alexander Payne
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke, Jessica Hecht, Lee Brooks, Missy Doty
Miles is a depressed wannabe writer and a wine aficionado. His best friend Jack is a washed-up actor who wants to get laid before his wedding. The two embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country. This brilliantly funny and moving comedy about two loveable losers is full of poignant and well observed vignettes. The four leading actors give excellent performances. The Academy Award winning screnplay by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor is based on Rex Pickett's 2004 novel.
