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Wine Enthusiast
6 months ago
Wine

Rex Pickett and the Church of Pinot

The novel Sideways by Rex Pickett was adapted into a successful film directed by Alexander Payne.
The Hitching Post, a central location in Sideways, has changed significantly over the years. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
6 months ago
Wine

Director Alexander Payne on 'Sideways,' 20 Years Later

Paul Giamatti is not enthusiastic about being associated with his Sideways character, despite its popularity.
Alexander Payne had Paul Giamatti in mind for the role in Sideways from the beginning, even though other well-known actors expressed interest. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
6 months ago
Wine

Rex Pickett and the Church of Pinot

The novel Sideways by Rex Pickett was adapted into a successful film directed by Alexander Payne.
The Hitching Post, a central location in Sideways, has changed significantly over the years. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
6 months ago
Wine

Director Alexander Payne on 'Sideways,' 20 Years Later

Paul Giamatti is not enthusiastic about being associated with his Sideways character, despite its popularity.
Alexander Payne had Paul Giamatti in mind for the role in Sideways from the beginning, even though other well-known actors expressed interest. [ more ]
moresideways
Vulture
9 months ago
Film

What Makes an Alexander Payne Movie?

Alexander Payne's new film, The Holdovers, explores the theme of a veteran high-school teacher betraying his long-standing principles.
The film, set in 1970, combines Payne's signature humanist and caustic voice with a warm and familiar aesthetic. [ more ]
The New Yorker
9 months ago
Fashion & style

A Prep-School Movie Star

Dominic Sessa, a student at Deerfield Academy, landed the lead role in the movie 'The Holdovers' after multiple auditions.
Sessa grew up in South Jersey and discovered his passion for acting at Deerfield Academy. [ more ]
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