127 mins |
Rated
PG-13
Directed by Alexander Payne
Starring Sandra Oh, Virginia Madsen, Jim Taylor, Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church
Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to wine country for a last single-guy bonding experience. While Miles wants to relax and enjoy the wine, Jack is in search of a fling before his wedding. Soon Jack is sleeping with Stephanie (Sandra Oh), while her friend Maya (Virginia Madsen) connects with Miles. When Miles lets slip that Jack is getting married, both women are furious, sending the trip into disarray.
Vintners Chris Phelps, Tom Rinaldi, and Decanter writer Jonathan Cristaldi will join us for the screening of SIDEWAYS, and a post-film discussion about winemaking, industry trends, and how Merlot is making a comeback.The event will also feature a curated wine tasting of Merlot and Pinot Noir.
About the Director:
Alexander Payne is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He is noted for his satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Payne has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award. Payne twice won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing his films Sideways (2004) and The Descendants (2011). He recently directed The Holdovers (2023).
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Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to wine country for a last single-guy bonding experience. While Miles wants to relax and enjoy the wine, Jack is in search of a fling before his wedding. Soon Jack is sleeping with Stephanie (Sandra Oh), while her friend Maya (Virginia Madsen) connects with Miles. When Miles lets slip that Jack is getting married, both women are furious, sending the trip into disarray.
Vintners Chris Phelps, Tom Rinaldi, and Decanter writer Jonathan Cristaldi will join us for the screening of SIDEWAYS, and a post-film discussion about winemaking, industry trends, and how Merlot is making a comeback.The event will also feature a curated wine tasting of Merlot and Pinot Noir.
About the Director:
Alexander Payne is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He is noted for his satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Payne has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award. Payne twice won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing his films Sideways (2004) and The Descendants (2011). He recently directed The Holdovers (2023).