Sideways (2004) revisited
Aug 12, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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Episode description
A laughter filled look back at the 2004 comedy drama Sideways from director Alexander Payne based on the novel by Rex Pickett. Alec shares his love of wine and familiarity with the film's shooting locations. Ben marvels at the comedic interplay of Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. The guys discuss why the film doesn't feel like something from the early 2000s. Alec explains just how bad the main characters are in contrast to the roles played by Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh. The conversation rounds out celebrating the smart script and the importance of subtext in cinema.
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