Sideways

The newest screenplay from the Oscar®-nominated writers of Election and About Schmidt, starring Paul Giamatti (American Splendor), a tale of two men`s adventure in California wine country.Based on Rex Pickett`s acclaimed first novel, Sideways tells the story of Miles (Paul Giamatti), a failed novelist, and his soon-to-be married friend Jack (Wings` Thomas Haden Church), a washedup actor. To salute the remains of their youth, the two men take one last road trip in the week before Jack`s wedding. A serious wine enthusiast, Miles is determined to educate his friend on the region`s beloved Pinot Noir wines before the week is out.Jack indulges his best friend`s passion for the grape but is mainly interested in living his last week of bachelorhood to the hilt. Trouble ensues with wine and women (played by Ghosts of Mississippi`s Virginia Madsen and Under the Tuscan Sun`s Sandra Oh) and the duo comes to some profound realizations as they come to terms with maturity.The Newmarket Shooting Script® book includes the complete screenplay and three original commentaries written exclusively for the book by writer/director Alexander Payne, novelist Rex Pickett, and Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.