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When I first heard about director Alexander Payne’s (“Nebraska,” “Small Town Wisconsin”) 2004 romantic dramedy “Sideways,” I figured it was about a group of middle-aged characters going through their mid-life trials and tribulations. While somewhat true, the film is so much deeper; it’s a fascinating character study of real people trying to find purpose and love in their lives.
‘Sideways’
Although the job of English teacher Miles (Paul Giamatti) provides a steady income, he truly wants to break out as a published author and has an agent who is trying to drum up interest in one of his manuscripts. Miles is also an oenophile and can discern a good deal about a wine just by smelling it and swirling it around in a glass.
Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
