This week we’re going to California wine country and we are NOT GOING TO DRINK ANY F**KING MERLOT! That’s right friends – we’re discussing Alexander Payne’s “Sideways”. Joey couldn’t make the trip to the vineyards this week, but Melissa St. John tagged in to help discuss the pathetic nature of the characters, Paul Giamatti’s incredible performance, and Britt’s literary corner and just how petty the author of the book was. Also, this week Adam recommends “About Schmidt” (available to rent on Amazon), Britt recommends “Il Sorpasso” (currently on The Criterion Channel), Melissa recommends “Twisters” (available on most VOD platforms), and Joey recommends “Drinking Buddies” (free on Prime, Hoopla, Tubi).

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Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Chapters (AI generated)

00:00 Wine Tasting Techniques

02:46 Introduction to the Podcast and Sideways

11:55 Overview of Sideways and Its Characters

20:14 Awards and Accolades of Sideways

30:07 Character Analysis: Miles and Jack

40:50 Thematic Elements of Sideways

51:39 Ending Discussion and Character Outcomes