Book, 2004 by Rex PickettSideways is the story of the journey of best friends Miles and Jack as they leave Los Angeles for Santa Ynez wine country and Jack's impending nuptials. For Jack, the trip represents his final days of freedom. For Miles, who has divorced his wife, lost both his money and his passion for life, the weeklong road trip becomes an opportunity to evaluate his past, his future, and himself. A raucous road trip steeped in wonderful details about wine, Sideways is a thought-provoking and funny novel about men, friendships, and human relationships.
Movie, 2004 directed by Alexander PayneFeatures: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh
Tagline: In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.
Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars and won 1...Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (lost Best Picture to Million Dollar Baby)
Have you read the book or seen the movie?
I didn't even realize that this was based on a book! It is one of Brad's favorite movies, but I wasn't that crazy about it. Apparently the sales of Pinot Noir went up after the movie's release (one of the characters raved about it and hated Merlot).
