Sideways

Bold and tasteful dramatic comedy follows recently divorced failed novelist Paul Giamatti as he takes his engaged struggling actor best friend Thomas Haden Church on a week-long trip to California's wine country. While spending their vacation drinking, golfing and taking stock of their lives, the buddies begin to rediscover the flavor of life after they encounter feisty wine steward Sandra Oh and philosophical waitress Virginia Madsen. With Marylouise Burke, Jessica Hecht; directed by AlexanderPayne ("About Schmidt"). 127 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Giamatti, Church; deleted scenes; featurette; theatrical trailer.