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Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Sideways, es una road movie de comedia dramática estadounidense de 2004 dirigida por Alexander Payne y escrita por Jim Taylor y Payne. Una adaptación cinematográfica de la novela de Rex Pickett de 2004. Plot: Dos amigos se embarcan en un viaje por carretera de una semana de duración a través de la región vinícola de California, justo cuando uno de ellos está a punto de hacer un viaje hacia el altar. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl
We're toasting the twentieth anniversary of a film about wine, friendship, and love among the vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley, California. Directed by Alexander Payne and based on the novel by Rex Pickett, this 2004 hangout/road comedy from Fox Searchlight became a critic's darling, sweeping the “Big Four” critics' awards and winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Critic's Choice awards for Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor. The movie also marked breakthrough performances for its entire lead cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh. The corky, uh, quirky comedy even affected wine sales, causing a spike in pinot noir sales and a dip in merlot sales. But will praise of this film die on the vine with our three hosts, or will we find that it goes down easy despite its vintage? Join us as we give you the straight story on Sideways! For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com
20 years after the release of the award-winning book, Sideaways, author Rex Pickett reflects on its film adaptation and poignant statement against Merlot producers. Like Miles Raymond, the main character in the book and film, Pickett was an unpublished author living in L.A. and a devoted disciple of Pinot (which he spent hours talking about with Richard Sanford). Listen as he shares how the success of Sideways launched an unexpected journey into the wine world and the creation of a beloved cinema classic. And before you ask: No Merlot was consumed in the making of this episode. Shop Pickett's new release, Sideways: New Zealand, and the complete Sideways collection here. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.net. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today! FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram: @wineenthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast X: @WineEnthusiast
Cade and Diane discuss two films starring Paul Giamatti and directed by Alexander Payne: Sideways (2004) and The Holdovers (2023). Watch the video version at: YouTube.com/@CadeThomas/streams Double Feature Movie Club is a weekly movie review show with a retro vibe. Two movies. Two hosts. One rambling conversation. Each film is our first time watching them. We often go off-topic. Sideways is a 2004 American comedy-drama road film directed by Alexander Payne and written by Jim Taylor and Payne. A film adaptation of Rex Pickett's 2004 novel of the same name, Sideways follows two men in their forties, Miles Raymond (Paul Giamatti), a depressed teacher and unsuccessful writer, and Jack Cole (Thomas Haden Church), a past-his-prime actor, who take a week-long road trip to Santa Barbara County wine country to celebrate Jack's upcoming wedding. Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen also star as women they encounter during their trip. The Holdovers is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne, written by David Hemingson, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa. Set in 1970, it follows a curmudgeonly history teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to chaperone the handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas break.
It's the age-old question: was the book really better than the movie? For the last however many millennia, the book has been the unrivalled compendium of human knowledge. However, since the turn of the last century, there's been a new kid on the proverbial block: the movie. Today I got to speak to Tom Williams, a film producer based out of LA, whose 25 year film industry tenure has given us a brief window into the glitz, glamour, and (perhaps) practical realities of working in the biz. In this episode we cover a wide range of topics, and have a go at recontextualising the historic chasm between cinema and literature – not a brutal clash of deadly foes, but actually something rather symbiotic. Find some of the books mentioned in the episode below: His favourite book I've never heard of was The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll, Alvaro Mutis (1992) His favourite book from the last 12 months was Seven Empty Houses, Samanta Schweblin (2022) A book he found disappointing was The Archivist by Rex Pickett (2021) The book he would bring to a desert island was Foucault's Pendulum, by Umberto Eco (1988) The book that changed his mind was The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (1943) Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at @litwithcharles. Let's get more people listening – and reading!
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking to the immensely talented dancer, circus artist, aerialist and teacher Natalie Nicole James, Natalie shares her remarkable journey: from how at an early age she used dance to help her process the trauma of losing her mother, to her escape from domestic violence, and her ensuing fight for justice and a better life. We also discuss Natalie's experience of balancing the demands of career and motherhood, first as an emerging artist of just 18 and then again as an established performer of 35. Please join me as we look a life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS Natalie used dance as an emotional outlet after losing her mother at a young age, discovering it helped her process trauma. Escaping domestic violence, Natalie moved cities to protect herself and her young daughter, beginning the fight for justice. While pursuing her arts degree, Natalie simultaneously battled housing issues, a legal case, and raising her child alone. Natalie advocates for organisational learning to better support marginalized students with empathy. Returning to perform in her hometown years later, Natalie inspired the next generation, seeing her success. Natalie emphasises that healing takes time, learning to let go of resentment and focus inward is part of the healing process. Having a second child in a secure relationship makes Natalie feel positive but she still recognises that she is evolving in her identity. BEST MOMENTS "I just decided that my daughter's watching me. Like she's pretty close to my age. And so at times when I didn't see a certain value in my own self or life, I would look at her." "You are a woman of iron! You're a woman of, you're a woman of, Mental! You're breath taking courage, honestly." "To have come full circle, actually, you know, to come full circle and to come back and to kind of go, here I am in all my amazing power is so incredible." "I took, I basically, I pursued a case against the council whilst I pursued a case against my daughter's dad, whilst doing my degree, whilst raising my daughter, and I was knackered." "I remember one of my feedback was ‘shouldn't be able to get away with things just because she's talented' this was like one of the teachers. But I'm thinking, and my perception, so this is the perception that I had coming towards me from others." ABOUT THE GUEST Biog & Interviews Natalie Nicole James https://thefword.org.uk/2012/04/natalie_james_i/ http://blog.dancedirect.com/2017/04/ http://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/after-10-years-dancer-natalie-james-discusses-her- return-to-this-years-breakin-convention/ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/interviews/2019/movement-circus-natalie-james- aerialist/?l BBC Radio 4 - Midweek, Chris Boardman, Bella Merlin, Rex Pickett, Natalie Nicole James. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07dly5l Socials & Contact Instagram & Facebook @natalienicolejames https://www.instagram.com/natalienicolejames/ ABOUT THE HOST Bio Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator, and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is an expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding, and empathy. CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
Gas up the Saab, load the trunk with Pinot Noir, and prepare your mental thesaurus of olfactory terminology. This is the hero's journey of Sideways. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through the lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.
On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with accomplished novelist / screenwriter / director / playwright Rex Pickett! 20 years after the release of his novel Sideways, which introduced the world to the antics of Miles and Jack, Rex is preparing for the launch of the hardcover edition of the noel in true fashion: two different signings with plenty of wine amongst them. The first event is at Nicholson Ranch on Sunday, March 12, and the second is at Ram's Gate Winery on Saturday, March 18. For more information, please check out rexpickettbooks.com. Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.
Wine Talks first sat with Rex in 2021 as he was pondering a Sideways musical. In just a few years, the musical is touring Spain to sold-out crowds and he is holding Sideways concerts in Napa Valley. We caught up with Rex in Napa Valley recently to find out what he had up his sleeve and to recapture some of the great moments in the movie. Rex explained the complicated relationship between the author and screen writer and more importantly tells us of the new stuff coming down the pike. I, for one, am anxious to read the next story. Have a listen.
Antes de la inminente boda de uno de ellos, dos amigos realizan una ruta de placer por los valles vinícolas del Condado de Santa Bárbara, en California. Dos tipos antagónicos, uno fanfarrón, mujeriego, vitalista, el otro barrigón, inseguro, deprimido hasta las trancas por un divorcio reciente que no supera. Con el vino y sus diversas variedades de la zona como elemento catalizador, Alexander Payne narra con elegancia y gracia las vidas de dos tipos de mediana edad en crisis. Uno entendido y aficionado al Pinot, el otro más prosaico, menos versado en los taninos y los aromas de la uva, es capaz de tomarse un excelente caldo y mascar chicle al mismo tiempo. Lo más atractivo del film quizá sea la relación entre Maya, una estupenda Virginia Madsen, y el frustradoescritor– divertido Paul Giamatti - . La atracción creciente entre ambos en el porche de la casa, a medida que conversan sobre la uva Pinot y la Cabernet, hablan sobre sí mismos, él sobre su debilidad, sus ansias de grandeza, ella sobre la evolución de un vino, su declive, y su fino paladar. Hasta que en su soledad, tras tocar fondo, Miles se dé cuenta que debe dejar atrás los fantasmas que le atosigan, un mensaje en el contestador le haga coger el volante, tomar una decisión por fin, volver a los viñedos y llamar con los nudillos a la puerta de Maya. Comedia con sesgo dramático, con un guion muy bien trazado por Payne y su colega Jim Taylor , sobre una novela de Rex Pickett. En la segunda mitad se toma la licencia de incluir momentos de desmadre a la americana, como la pelea casi hooligan en la partida de golf, o la peliaguda misión de recuperar la cartera de Jack mientras su última conquista fornica con su marido cornudo. Esta noche nos bebemos solos nuestra mejor botella de vino en una hamburguesería… David Velázquez, Zacarias Cotán, Raúl Gallego y Rosario Medina
Rick Bleiweiss - Murder at Haxford The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, art of living, author interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp and by Word Collect…the great game from Super Lucky! Please support our sponsors and you can find special offers in our show notes today. Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today with the 79-year-old author Rick Bleiweiss, who is a musician, a keyboard player, a country music song writer, and who, after reading his new book, Murder in Haxford, I've been looking forward to speaking with him for a while. I'll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 695th episode, when I spoke to author Susan Shapiro Barash about her Valentine's Day book ‘A Passion for More: Affairs that Make Us or Break Us,'…Two weeks ago, I spoke with author Dr. Danielle Clode about her new book, Koalas: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future ‘Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com Oh my gosh…where to begin when it comes to Rick Bleiweiss…no introduction will suffice, but I'll try. Rick Bleiweiss is the perfect example of the saying, "you're never too old to follow your dreams." Rick has an extensive background with careers in music as a rock performer, Grammy-nominated producer of over fifty records, and record company senior executive. Then, in 2006, he pursued a career in the publishing industry working as a publishing company executive, where he has acquired works by noted authors and celebrities, including James Clavell, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Rex Pickett, Al Roker, Dale Brown, Robert Downey Jr., Leon Uris, Catherine Coulter, and P. C. Cast, among many others. Rick Bleiweiss has written a new book, the second in his ‘Pignon Scorbion” detective series, entitled Murder in Haxford Murder in Haxford is a cozy detective mystery that takes place in 1910. Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion and his group of townsfolk who help him solve local crimes band together when a balloonist lands with an arrow through his chest at the Haxford Spring Fair. That, of course, is our guest today, author Rick Bleiweiss, reading from his new book, Murder in Haxford. We'll talk about Rick's new book, his take on music production and promotion, and much more…please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, art of living, author interview series on radio and podcast, Rick Bleiweiss. My thanks to BetterHelp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yye3f965x8) Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOB and get on your way to being your best self.” and Word Collect…the great game from Super Lucky for sponsoring today's show. My thanks to Rick Bleiweiss for his time, expertise, and willingness to read from his new book, Murder in Haxford My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I'm mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren't safe, in anyone's hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let's work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let's do better. Let's talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
As part of the UC San Diego Author Talk Series, class of '76 alumnus and two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and author Rex Pickett talks about his most recent novel, “The Archivist,” a murder mystery that takes a deep dive into the archiving world set in a fictional Geisel Library. Joining Pickett in the discussion are Brian Schottlaender, UCSD University Librarian Emeritus, Caryn Radick, Digital Archivist, Rutgers University, and UCSD's University Librarian Erik Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38519]
Alter ego, Sideways NZ, on the road with Miles & Jack, a special needs cat and interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett. ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer, is about CA's cool aspirational lifestyle, and awesome wines. Hosted by Chuck Cramer, a CA native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the world of wine, chatting along the way with key influencers in the world of wine who make it all happen. This weeks' episode includes an interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett.
Falling in love, Prophet's Rock, Poetic Justice, Sideways NZ and interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett. ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer, is about CA's cool aspirational lifestyle, and awesome wines. Hosted by Chuck Cramer, a CA native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the world of wine, chatting along the way with key influencers in the world of wine who make it all happen. This weeks' episode includes an interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett.
This is the fifth episode in Series 2. Rex has done his research on his campervan trip around NZ (thanks to Maryann at Pacific Horizon Campervan Rentals (https://pacifichorizon.co.nz/). Rex is madly typing away and averaging 2,000 words a day and just hit 50,000 words. He's based at Prophet's Rock near Lake Dunstan. This is, potentially, a controversial episode. It's always dangerous to trade and discuss generalisms, but Rex and Youie push the boat out there to get a discussion going on Rex's and occasionally Youie's take on the differences between living in the USA and in NZ. Rex has been in NZ for five months and has lived in and visited a number of cities around NZ so has formed an early view. The topics covered off include the differences between the people as observed by Rex, his comments on rugby (versus American football), the airports and planes, hotel rooms, food and shopping, driving in NZ, and finally the cost of living, in particular, the cost of rent and living. During this podcast, Rex shares an almost unbelievable story about how the local police responded to his missing surfing board. You've got to hear it to believe it. Rex would love to hear your thoughts on his views, from both sides, an American or a New Zealander. Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz. You'll get your question read out and you'll be famous for 15 seconds. If you're in Auckland in October 2022, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at Shed 10 in Auckland. Check out the details on (https://www.winetopia.co.nz/auckland-2022) . Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for the adult themes and language mentioned on this podcast. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is the fourth episode in Series 2. Rex has done his research on his campervan trip around NZ (thanks to Maryann at Pacific Horizon Campervan Rentals (https://pacifichorizon.co.nz/). Rex is madly typing away and averaging 2,000 words a day and just hit 40,000 words. He's based at Prophet's Rock near Lake Dunstan. We're back in Sideways territory in a very strong way. In this episode, Rex allows Youie to put on his best fanboy suit and ask questions about the new book - still not completed, of course - without any notice to Rex. The ensuing conversation covers off all sorts of questions and points including whether both Miles and Jack make a comeback; whether there any new characters in the book; whether something happened between Miles and Maya in the end; to what extent much of the new book is based on real events in Napier, Featherston, Wellington, Central Otago, Christchurch and Oamaru; whether there are any big comedic moments in the new novel; the trajectory of relationships in this novel between Miles and the other characters; and what's the overall psychological mood of the new novel. Discussions touch on the Cougars of Christchurch and the Tough Guys of Oamaru. Along the way, Rex makes some exclusive revelations on an attempt by others to make a TV series based on Sideways which Rex is clearly still bitter about. Things get a little edgy between Rex and Youie for the first time in the podcasts when discussing this topic. Rex and Youie then talk about the role of the haka and the powhiri and Rex's desire to set a scene in a high school (known as college in New Zealand). Rex and Youie have always welcomed questions to the show but this is the first and possibly last time Rex is inviting ideas and suggestions as to what you'd love to see in the new novel. This is pretty special, so if you are motivated by this, then make sure you send the message to wine@158.co.nz. Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz. You'll get your question read out and you'll be famous for 15 seconds. If you're in Auckland in October 2022, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at Shed 10 in Auckland. Check out the details on (https://www.winetopia.co.nz/auckland-2022) . Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for the adult themes and language mentioned on this podcast. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is the third episode in Series 2. Rex has done his research on his campervan trip around NZ (thanks to Maryann at Pacific Horizon Campervan Rentals (https://pacifichorizon.co.nz/). Rex is madly typing away and averaging 2,000 words a day and just hit 35,000 words. He's based at Prophet's Rock near Lake Dunstan. This is a 'sideways' movement to the left where we talk to Rex about his latest novel 'The Archivist' (get it now online or ask for it at your favourite bookstore). Rex talks to Youie about how the plot and storyline on the book, how it's based on real events and set in a real library (the Geisel in San Diego), his views on reading and its possible decline, the reaction he's received to the book, a random comment about cheesecake (!), and most interestingly, the recent well timed release of the book onto American politics. The AOTUS (The Archivist of the United States) even gets a mention. So, listen this podcast and then buy and read the book or buy and read the book and then listen to the podcast, you choose. Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz. You'll get your question read out and you'll be famous for 15 seconds. If you're in Auckland in October 2022, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at Shed 10 in Auckland. Check out the details on (https://www.winetopia.co.nz/auckland-2022) . Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for the adult themes and language mentioned on this podcast. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is the second episode in Series 2. Rex has done his research on his campervan trip around NZ (thanks to Maryann at Pacific Horizon Campervan Rentals (https://pacifichorizon.co.nz/). Rex is madly typing away and averaging 2,000 words a day! He's now based at Prophet's Rock near Lake Dunstan. In this second half episode to Part 1 released last week, Rex continues to talk to Youie about an assortment of topics and in this half of the discussion, we talk about independent book stores, a book club on Mt. Pleasant, book signings, some dramatic journeys Rex has had in NZ, smuggling drugs, lots about Featherston and the Booktown concept, Emma Patene, some important news about Jack (!), Rex's views on Ben Hurley - a well known NZ comedian, Christchurch Winetopia, some big news on the new book, Sideways NZ, and finally the word of the podcast 'pulchritude'. From here, we should be able to get out a new podcast slightly more frequently than 1 a week. Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz. You'll get your question read out and you'll be famous for 15 seconds. If you're in Auckland in October 2022, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at Shed 10 in Auckland. Check out the details on (https://www.winetopia.co.nz/auckland-2022) . Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for the adult themes and language mentioned on this podcast. Produced by 158 Limited.
Hello everyone and welcome to Series 2. There's been a long break between episodes to allow Rex to do his research on his campervan trip around NZ (thanks to Maryann at Pacific Horizon Campervan Rentals (https://pacifichorizon.co.nz/). We've also given Rex a break as he commences writing Sideways NZ: The Road Back (still a working title) and he's been doing it at a rate of 2,000 words per day. In this new episode to kick of Series 2, Rex talks to Youie about an assortment of topics almost too numerous to mention. He talks about how NZ has changed him, his views of New Zealand compared to the USA, the many examples of honesty he has been witness and party to, the performance of the All Blacks (the NZ Rugby Team), his views on NZ in Winter, his experiences so far on his research trip in the Campervan, his experiences with the bookclubs along the way, but most excitingly of all he reveals a fair bit of the plot of the new book without giving away clues as to the overall story. And the best thing is it's only half the recording! Look out for Part 2 very soon. If you're in Auckland, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 at Shed 10 in Auckland. Check out the details on (https://www.winetopia.co.nz/auckland-2022) . Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for the adult themes and language mentioned on this podcast. Produced by 158 Limited.
You will know by now that Rex Pickett, author of the book 'Sideways' on which the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning movie was based, is in New Zealand writing Sideways NZ: The Road Back - note the subtle change in the name of the new book. He's holed up at Prophet's Rock winery with the guesthouse all to himself. There is no doubt that the ideation required to write the new book is definitely in train and Rex continues to throw out some mysterious titbits and teasers about the plot and the characters. The conversation covers so many topics that it's impossible to summarise in this episode's description. We promise to do a better job for the next episode. If you're in Wellington, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday July 1 and Saturday July 2 at the TSB arena in downtown Wellington. Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there too to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
A thousand apologies from Rex and I for the back and forth as to what this episode should be titled and what content it should have in it. We started out with best intentions to talk about the wines, wineries, and winemakers of Central Otago but we thought we'd start with talking about the physical make up and the beauty of Central Otago. Rex takes us on a journey through the aspects of Central Otago that make it unique and special for the growing of pinot noir grapes and the making of wine. He talks about the climate, the make-up of the soil, and the incredible talents of two of the people who set up the wine industry in Central Otago, Alan Brady & Rolfe Mills. We then realised we'd reached 20 odd minutes and hadn't even begun to talk about any of the winemakers in any detail, so decided to pivot and keep talking about the physical beauty of Central Otago and Rex shared more anecdotes appropriate to that theme, simply, the fact that Central Otago is BEAUTIFUL! So, forgive us our sins and please look out for the next episode where we definitely will be talking wines, wineries, and winemakers. If you're in Wellington, why not come out and meet Rex? He'll be at Winetopia on Friday July 1 and Saturday July 2 at the TSB arena in downtown Wellington. Come along and taste the range of Sideways wines too! We'd love to see you there and Rex would love it if you were there too to talk movies, books, and anything else. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Includes an interview with Alien 3 screenwriter Rex Pickett. Presented by Corporal Hicks and RidgeTop.
Rex is in New Zealand writing Sideways New Zealand! What's he been up to after his first few days? Who is he hanging with? What's he been doing? What's he think of Central Otago and the region? All these questions and many more get answered by Rex. Rex shares with Youie his experience so far at Prophet's Rock, a gorgeous winery at Lake Dunstan in Bendigo near Cromwell, and much more. An example is when Rex and Youie talk about lamb, yes, you know, the animal and the meat. Youie suspects Rex has an inordinate level of interest in lamb and sheep and Rex explains it away. The biggest news is that Rex has started writing the book it seems. He explains what's going on and it's very exciting to think that already, the environment around him is starting to shape the ideation and development of the book. He's quite excited about it! Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, the musical, the podcast, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
In 2004, the indie flick Sideways was released in just four theaters, but it had a big impact, earning five Oscar nominations and $110 million worldwide. “I thought it was just going to be a nice little comedy,” filmmaker Alexander Payne tells us. Instead, the movie became known for something else so notable that it has a name: The Sideways Effect. In this episode, we explore all the outsized effects of this one little movie on the huge wine industry. Did a single line of dialogue really tank merlot sales for decades? Did an ode to pinot noir jumpstart demand for this expensive grape? Did Paul Giamatti's sad sack character change our relationship to yet another wine, one that was barely mentioned in the film? Today on Decoder Ring, all of these questions and this one: Is it long past time to start drinking merlot? Some of the voices in this episode include Laura Lippmann, crime novelist; Tim Farrell, wine buyer for Brooklyn Wine Exchange; Rex Pickett, novelist and author of ‘Sideways,' Alexander Payne, director, screenwriter, and producer; Jeff Bundschu, owner of Gundlach Bundschu; Steve Cuellar, professor of economics at Sonoma State University; and Kathy Joseph, owner of Fiddlehead Cellars. We also mention Travis Lybbert's paper corroborating the “Sideways Effect,” which you can find here. Decoder Ring is written and produced by Willa Paskin. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Nakano. Derek John is Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com. If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Rex takes us through his mildly traumatic journey all the way from a drive from Del Mar to Los Angeles Airport to landing at Auckland Airport on Thursday. Rex and Youie then discuss what has happened since in our road trip right up to just before lunch on Sunday 15th of May. You'll hear about Rex's views of his appearance on live national show The Project on TV3 in New Zealand went down. You'll also hear Rex describe how the first three days have unfolded. You'll get some insights into his views on food and wine consumed thus far into the trip and lots of other stuff that takes the conversation occasionally ‘sideways'. You'll hear talk about book clubs, both men and women only, campervans, book tours, winetasting, sheep, lamb, all the things you'd expect from a podcast recorded for the first time with Rex and Youie in the same room. Why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is the fifth of short duration and quick to release News Flashes that we intend to share with you on the progress of various Sideways projects - the new book, the musical, the new movie, and all other Sideways related activities. This News Flash is focused on building on the exciting news that Rex is coming to New Zealand. In this episode, Rex and Youie chat through the itinerary and invite those living in Auckland, Gisborne, Napier and the Wairarapa to reach out to them and suggest people they should meet, places they should go during the mini 'roadtrip' that will start in Auckland on Thursday May 12, then go to Gisborne on Friday May 13, Saturday May 14, then Napier on Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15. Then, it's off to Martinborough and the Wairarapa on Sunday May 15 ending up in Wellington on Sunday May 15 and Monday Tuesday 16. So, if you wish to meet Rex and buy him a drink or a coffee, then write to wine@158.co.nz and we'll see if he can catch up with you this time around or when he repeats the journey more slowly in July/August in his campervan. Also, a big call out for any book groups anywhere in the country who may wish to have Rex appear in person, please let us know. You're also invited to write to Rex on wine@158.co.nz and share with him some ideas that you may have as to what you'd like 'Miles' to do in the fourth book and hopefully, ultimately, the movie sequel!! The word of the podcast is antinomial. The most obscure one so far, we reckon. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sidewayswine/message
In this episode, Rex shares his views on the four phases or stages of drinking wine. He also announces an upcoming new Audio Commentary of his favourite movie – a well known British cult classic. For the rest of the episode, Rex explains each of the phases of drinking, what tends to happen in that phase, and how you can recognise it. He shares with us how in the movie Sideways, all the phases are on show and how the movie almost showed Miles and Jack reach that 4thphase, but in fact they pull back (unlike in the book where Miles goes all the way to the fourth stage). There is a number of ‘words of the podcast' including annealed, evanesce, and titrate to deal with. So, for those of you who like new words, this is a veritable feast and each word is explained in the podcast. Remember, you'll always learn something new on these podcasts. So, why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sidewayswine/message
In 2004, the indie flick Sideways was released in just four theaters, but it had a big impact, earning five Oscar nominations and $110 million worldwide. “I thought it was just going to be a nice little comedy,” filmmaker Alexander Payne tells us. Instead, the movie became known for something else so notable that it has a name: The Sideways Effect. In this episode, we explore all the outsized effects of this one little movie on the huge wine industry. Did a single line of dialogue really tank merlot sales for decades? Did an ode to pinot noir jumpstart demand for this expensive grape? Did Paul Giamatti's sad sack character change our relationship to yet another wine, one that was barely mentioned in the film? Today on Decoder Ring, all of these questions and this one: Is it long past time to start drinking merlot? Some of the voices in this episode include Laura Lippmann, crime novelist; Tim Farrell, wine buyer for Brooklyn Wine Exchange; Rex Pickett, novelist and author of ‘Sideways,' Alexander Payne, director, screenwriter, and producer; Jeff Bundschu, owner of Gundlach Bundschu; Steve Cuellar, professor of economics at Sonoma State University; and Kathy Joseph, owner of Fiddlehead Cellars. We also mention Travis Lybbert's paper corroborating the “Sideways Effect,” which you can find here. Decoder Ring is written and produced by Willa Paskin. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Nakano. Derek John is Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com. If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2004, the indie flick Sideways was released in just four theaters, but it had a big impact, earning five Oscar nominations and $110 million worldwide. “I thought it was just going to be a nice little comedy,” filmmaker Alexander Payne tells us. Instead, the movie became known for something else so notable that it has a name: The Sideways Effect. In this episode, we explore all the outsized effects of this one little movie on the huge wine industry. Did a single line of dialogue really tank merlot sales for decades? Did an ode to pinot noir jumpstart demand for this expensive grape? Did Paul Giamatti's sad sack character change our relationship to yet another wine, one that was barely mentioned in the film? Today on Decoder Ring, all of these questions and this one: Is it long past time to start drinking merlot? Some of the voices in this episode include Laura Lippmann, crime novelist; Tim Farrell, wine buyer for Brooklyn Wine Exchange; Rex Pickett, novelist and author of ‘Sideways,' Alexander Payne, director, screenwriter, and producer; Jeff Bundschu, owner of Gundlach Bundschu; Steve Cuellar, professor of economics at Sonoma State University; and Kathy Joseph, owner of Fiddlehead Cellars. We also mention Travis Lybbert's paper corroborating the “Sideways Effect,” which you can find here. Decoder Ring is written and produced by Willa Paskin. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Nakano. Derek John is Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com. If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2004, the indie flick Sideways was released in just four theaters, but it had a big impact, earning five Oscar nominations and $110 million worldwide. “I thought it was just going to be a nice little comedy,” filmmaker Alexander Payne tells us. Instead, the movie became known for something else so notable that it has a name: The Sideways Effect. In this episode, we explore all the outsized effects of this one little movie on the huge wine industry. Did a single line of dialogue really tank merlot sales for decades? Did an ode to pinot noir jumpstart demand for this expensive grape? Did Paul Giamatti's sad sack character change our relationship to yet another wine, one that was barely mentioned in the film? Today on Decoder Ring, all of these questions and this one: Is it long past time to start drinking merlot? Some of the voices in this episode include Laura Lippmann, crime novelist; Tim Farrell, wine buyer for Brooklyn Wine Exchange; Rex Pickett, novelist and author of ‘Sideways,' Alexander Payne, director, screenwriter, and producer; Jeff Bundschu, owner of Gundlach Bundschu; Steve Cuellar, professor of economics at Sonoma State University; and Kathy Joseph, owner of Fiddlehead Cellars. We also mention Travis Lybbert's paper corroborating the “Sideways Effect,” which you can find here. Decoder Ring is written and produced by Willa Paskin. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Nakano. Derek John is Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com. If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the fourth of short duration and quick to release News Flashes that we intend to share with you on the progress of various Sideways projects - the new book, the musical, the new movie, and all other Sideways related activities. This News Flash is focused on the most exciting news thus far, in our opinion, which is that Rex is arriving in New Zealand on May 12 ready to look around and get to see New Zealand as a tourist to help him write the fourth book in the series!! So, enjoy listening to Rex and Youie as they go through what we hope Rex will do while in New Zealand. You're also invited to write to Rex on wine@158.co.nz and share with him some ideas that you may have as to what you'd like 'Miles' to do in the fourth book and hopefully, ultimately, the movie sequel!! The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sidewayswine/message
This is the third of short duration and quick to release News Flashes that we intend to share with you on the progress of various Sideways projects - the new book, the musical, the new movie, and all other Sideways related activities. This News Flash is focused on recent news once again emphasising Sideways' role in making Pinot Noir a famous grape around the world and the negative effect it had on Merlot sales too. This time the evidence comes from University of California Davis via a professor led research project and to that end, Rex is interviewed by NPR (the ‘BBC' equivalent in the US). You can hear this interview by following the link https://www.npr.org/2022/02/16/1081276680/how-hollywood-changed-the-us-wine-industry. Enjoy The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sidewayswine/message
In this episode Rex is keen to share with us what Sideways the Book contains which was missed out from the movie. Rex reveals the unusual sequence in the genesis of Sideways involving a screenplay, a book, and a short story. Rex also shares the strategy behind Miles and Jack's adventures and its connection with Murphy's Law (or Sod's Law) is revealed. Youie then finds out from Rex what he left out of the final version of the book/screenplay and then Rex reveals the bits from the book that were left out of the movie including the amazingly funny sequence involving gunshots and wild boars. We also get an answer from Rex on that tricky question he was asked in episode 17 and we get a question from another listener that makes Rex have to delicately tip toe in order to answer it. The word of the podcast is alchemisation and it's explained in the podcast. Remember, you'll always learn something new on these podcasts. So, why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sidewayswine/message
This is Part 2 of five Bonus Episode podcasts where Rex provides an Audio Commentary of the movie Sideways. So, to join in the fun, get your Video Cassette, or DVD, or your streaming app and cue the movie to where Youie tells you to and then turn the VOLUME DOWN and hit play on our podcast and Rex will regale you with all the background information you could ever hope for, all the gossip, all the behind the camera ongoings and all the anecdotes you can handle. Throughout the movie, Youie will let you know when you need to press pause and then went to press play, so you'll easily keep up with the commentary. Bonus Episode 2 deals with Monday, the day where all the comic seeds are planted in the story, where we dig into the character of the two leads, Miles, and Jack. Don't forget to watch the remaining 3 episodes. Enjoy We trust you enjoyed this podcast so why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is Part 5 (the last) of the five Bonus Episode podcasts where Rex provides an Audio Commentary of the movie Sideways. In this episode, the commentary team of Rex and Youie turn their attention to the Deleted Scenes. So, to join in the fun, you will need to do one of two things: 1. Grab your DVD which may have the Deleted Scenes special and go the menu page where you'll see the an index of the deleted scenes OR 2. Go to YouTube and follow the instructions from Youie on the podcast and be ready to go. Either way, turn the VOLUME DOWN and hit play on our podcast and Rex will regale you with his views on the scenes that didn't make it into the final cut of the movie Sideways. Throughout this episode, Youie will do his best to help you keep up with Rex by asking you to pause and play whether you are on the DVD or on YouTube. We trust you enjoyed this podcast so why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is Part 1 of five Bonus Episode podcasts where Rex provides an Audio Commentary of the movie Sideways. So, to join in the fun, get our your Video Cassette, or DVD, or your streaming app and cue the movie to the start of the movie (and we mean the START of the movie including the opening splash screen of Fox Searchlight with all its trumpets and glory), turn the VOLUME DOWN and hit play on our podcast and Rex will regale you with all the background information you could ever hope for, all the gossip, all the behind the camera ongoings and all the anecdotes you can handle. Don't jump ahead and press play because throughout the movie, Youie will let you know when you need to press pause and then went to press play, so you'll easily keep up with the commentary. Bonus Episode 1 deals with Saturday and Sunday, the two days that set up the movie beautifully with some awkward scenes. Don't forget to watch the remaining 4 episodes. Enjoy We trust you enjoyed this podcast so why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is Part 3 of five Bonus Episode podcasts where Rex provides an Audio Commentary of the movie Sideways. So, to join in the fun, get your Video Cassette, or DVD, or your streaming app and cue the movie to where Youie tells you to and then turn the VOLUME DOWN and hit play on our podcast and Rex will regale you with all the background information you could ever hope for, all the gossip, all the behind the camera ongoings and all the anecdotes you can handle. Throughout the movie, Youie will let you know when you need to press pause and then went to press play, so you'll easily keep up with the commentary. Bonus Episode 3 deals with Tuesday and Wednesday, which are best described as the ‘calm' before the very strong ‘storm' ahead for Miles and Jack. This is where we really get to know both Maya and Stephanie (known as Terra in the book, play and musical). Don't forget to watch the remaining 2 episodes. Enjoy We trust you enjoyed this podcast so why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is Part 4 of five Bonus Episode podcasts where Rex provides an Audio Commentary of the movie Sideways. So, to join in the fun, get your Video Cassette, or DVD, or your streaming app and cue the movie to where Youie tells you to and then turn the VOLUME DOWN and hit play on our podcast and Rex will regale you with all the background information you could ever hope for, all the gossip, all the behind the camera ongoings and all the anecdotes you can handle. Throughout the movie, Youie will let you know when you need to press pause and then went to press play, so you'll easily keep up with the commentary. Bonus Episode 4 deals with Thursday through to Saturday, which are the days that help reach the end of the movie. The ‘storm' is still definitely on and just when you things couldn't get worse, they do and just when you think the escapades have come to a finish, they aren't! Don't forget to watch the remaining the last episode where Rex commentates on the deleted episodes. Enjoy. We trust you enjoyed this podcast so why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex and Youie turn their attentions to the female leads in the book, the movie, the play, and the musical. It's a little confusing but in all mediums it's Maya and Terra, but only in the movie it's Maya and Stephanie. Youie asks Rex why Terra's name was changed to Stephanie and the clue to the answer lies with Sandra Oh, the well-known Korean-Canadian actress who starred in Grey's Anatomy following her break in the movie Sideways. Youie asks Rex about why he came up with the names ‘Maya' and ‘Terra' and then Rex goes onto explain their psychology as characters, again referencing Jung (I don't know about you, but I'm starting to think I need to read all 20 volumes of Jung's work!). Rex then explains how the roles of Maya and Terra were shrunk a little for the movie from the book but then how he chose to expand and deepen their roles in the play and then subsequently the Musical (out soon!). We then deal with our first two questions from our readers, including one that leaves Rex stumped. He actually gets lost for words, for real! The other letter has led Rex and I to create a very special project that we can't wait to tell you about. The word of the podcast is an almost unpronounceable 'enantiodromia'. Remember, you'll always learn something new on these podcasts. So, why not subscribe to the podcast? Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-featureor www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is the second of short duration and quick to release News Flashes that we intend to share with you on the progress of various Sideways projects - the new book, the musical, the new movie, and all other Sideways related activities. This News Flash is the latest update on Sideways projects along with the big reveal of the new song – Without a Man - for Sideways – The Musical. The song was inspired by a list of what's all wrong with men (Why not listen to Episode 15 – The Worst Things About Men). The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Youie wants to know why Rex writes in this episode. The inspiration for this episode is Youie's re-reading of George Orwell's famous essay ‘Why I Write' (you can find the pdf easily on the web). Rex explains his younger days and shares with us at what point in his life he decided to become a writer. He shares the impact DH Lawrence had on his writing and gets deeply personal explaining how the way he was brought up influenced his career. Along the way, we learn about Pickett's Pocket Rockets, his School Principal's unhelpful feedback, birth order, Carl Jung, George Lucas and Star Wars, Joseph Campbell, atheism, agnosticism, and Freud. Youie then shares with Rex the list of reasons why George Orwell wrote according to the list and Rex responds to each in his typically open and honest style. Youie struggles to keep up with Rex in this episode as it truly is ‘Rex unleashed' and at his best. The words of the podcast are ‘via regia' and ‘diaphanous'. Remember, you'll always learn something new on these podcasts. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Incredibly, this episode is still related to Sideways but in a more sideways way if that makes sense. Rex discusses with Youie how he needed to replace one of the songs from the Sideways Musical and how it led to one of his female friends providing him with a list of the worst things about men. You will need to prepare yourself for a long list! This list provided the spark for Rex to write the replacement song, Without a Man, and he explains on this episode how he did it. Rex reads out the list and along with Youie they discuss this list with reflections on the characters of Mile and Jack from the Sideways movie and book. Rex seems to be at peace with list whereas it irks Youie a bit more. Rex then invites his male and female listeners, in particular, to write in and share their reactions and thoughts on this long list of male ills. Don't forget to ask Rex any question you like on wine@158.co.nz Rex then shares with us the full lyrics of the song and we have our first two letters from listeners including a question that leaves Rex stumped requiring him to do some homework which we're sure he'll share the results of on a future podcast. The word of the podcast is speciousness which pops in the conversation. Don't forget to listen to all the episodes, why not go back and listen to them all from the start. Here's the RSS feed for you to click on, https://anchor.fm/s/7829a34c/podcast/rss or alternatively, search for 'Sideways The Life of Wine' on Spotify, Apple, Google, Podcast Addict, or any good podcast player out there. Why not subscribe? The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
In this episode, Rex delves deeply into the psyche of Miles and Jack. Referencing Carl Jung, Star Wars, and the use of ‘conflict' in the cinema – creating drama, bringing in comedy and then squaring it away with resolution - Rex then discusses both sides of the Miles and Jack coin and reveals on whom these characters are based. The discussion then heads into a chat about introversion and extroversion and the way that these concepts may have influenced the development of the characters. Rex goes deeper into the different functions of introversion and extroversion, namely 'thinking' and 'feeling' explains Miles and Jack's behaviours. Rex then explains the differences in the characters between the book, the movie, the play, and the musical. He shares some of the byplay between him and Alexander Payne, the director of the movie, about the characterisation of Miles and Jack including references to porn and school teaching. Rex then turns the conversation back to Miles and Jack and they interact more deeply with Maya and Terra in the book, the play, and the musical. Towards the end of the conversation, with a bit of prompting from Youie, Rex reveals more about the depth of relationship between Miles and Jack and how the book is able to express it with more nuance than the movie can allow because of its time restrictions. The word of the podcast is archetypal which Rex attaches to Miles and Jack's characters. Remember, you'll always learn something new on these podcasts. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex takes us through the world of Sideways and how it's grown from a book and become the basis for the movie and the play and now the Musical. You will find out how with each of these iterations, the characters begin to develop, and the plot lines are altered slightly to get the best out of each of these iterations or mediums. During the discussion of the Musical and how it came to be, you will be treated to two snippets of more songs from the Musical. Now, don't forget each episode begins with a great track ‘Life of Wine' and ends with an even greater track ‘No Fucking Merlot', so the two snippets are well overdue for listening and enjoyment. Rex also gives us an update on how the Play is going in Spain and for the record, it's doing a 30 date run just in Madrid let alone everywhere else it's been and where it's going. Youie teases Rex about how he is always up for a suggestion, so maybe you have a suggestion for Rex? Don't forget to write to him at wine@158.co.nz. We discuss the plans for staging the Musical in New Zealand and Australia as a precursor to a Broadways and West End runs in the future. The words of the podcast are Rex (as a Latin word) and the marvellous ‘efflorescence'. Remember, you'll always learn something new on these podcasts. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
This is the first of short duration and quick to release News Flashes that we intend to share with you on the progress of various Sideways projects - the new book, the musical, the new movie, and all other Sideways related activities. This News Flash is an update on how the 'Sideways - The Play' is getting on in Spain where it's in the middle of an 18-month run around the gorgeous theatres of Spain which will come to an end in 2023. There are two troupes of players, one in Spanish and one in Basque and the play is about to go to Madrid to do a 30-day run there. Rex gives us an update on the background to the development of the play in Spain. So, to all you listeners out there in Spain, make sure you go and watch the show which is called "Entre Copas" which translated into English means 'between drinks'!! The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex and Youie decide it's time to tackle the 'elephant in the room' which in the world of wine is wine snobbery. This is a tricky topic that Rex neatly guides Youie through. This episode starts off with Rex and Youie working out that their lucky number is 11 and then quickly turns to focusing on sommeliers (including how the word is properly pronounced) and Rex helps demystify their role and defuse any concern that Youie experiences when in the company of a sommelier in a restaurant. Rex is clear that he is not a wine snob and helps deconstruct what snobbery is about and how people become snobs in other areas and then returns to explaining it in the context of wine. He admits that wine lends itself to snobbery but that it needs to be resisted. The talk turns to the original location where Rex had his 'conversion' to Pinot Noir in Santa Monica and a discussion about epicureanism. Rex and Youie then start discussing strategies for buying wine at the restaurant table and how restaurants price their wine and then they finish off on the topic of which country produces the best wine and how would you rank the order of the others particularly when there appears to be a lot of wine snobbery attached to French wine. The word of the podcast is recondite and Rex easily explains what that word means (you'll get the joke if you know what the word means). All in all, a wonderful and varied episode where somehow War & Peace, Fellini's 8 1/2 and James Bond are all discussed in this episode to illustrate the democratisation of access to things that we love and like. Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Youie asks Rex to open up and share some of the background to his trips to Chile and his views on Chilean wine. Rex's third book in the Sideways series was set in Chile (Sideways 3 Chile) and so in this episode he shares his views and experiences on Chile, its topography, the vineyards. Later in the episode he then focuses in on one Chilean Vineyard in particular. Then, much to the chagrin of Youie (based in NZ), Rex announces that the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world comes from Chile – find out which one! The discussion then turns to some of the recent political history in Chile and he reveals an abandoned plot for Sideways 3 that involved Miles being politicised and the reasons why he steered Miles from that controversial path. The word of the podcast is portent or portentous, and Rex and Youie have a little battle about the proper usage of the world. Decide for yourself who won! The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Youie interrogates Rex – kindly – on why he chose Merlot as the ‘baddie' of the wine world. Find out the real reason why Miles dumps on Merlot in the movie. Learn all about the French Paradox and what it did to wine sales in the USA and around the world. Listen to the full recording of No Fucking Merlot, the song from the upcoming Sideways The Musical and learn how Rex approached the writing of the song. And, of course, learn more about Merlot and whether there'd ever be a Sideways Merlot released. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
An interesting episode where Rex explains the huge difference between a variety of wine and a varietal of wine. But he focuses more on helping explain whether old vintage wine is better than recent vintaged wine. He also provides some good tips and insights into how wines age and some of the factors you should consider when looking at wine. He also exposes the 'commodification' of wine by the conglomerate makers of wine and how to avoid those where you can. He talks about something called a ‘dumb phase' that happens when wine is aging. He also clarifies the difference between wine that comes in caps and those who use corks. Youie's favourite word from the podcast is ‘declivity'. You will learn heaps on this episode. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
In this episode, Rex shares some secrets and different takes on food and wine pairing. He provides some fantastic tips and shares the ‘super food' that you can create and serve without having to worry what wine your guests bring to your next dinner party. Rex's view is that food and wine pairing in some circles has become a bit too snobbish or too rarefied, so he brings it down to earth and blows away some of the froth. Somehow, the talk of fried chicken, falafel and gewurztraminer (including the correct way to pronounce it) gets fully discussed. Youie's favourite word on this episode is Triassic and it's wonderfully explained by Rex. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, or all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Why, after all these years – Sideways the movie came out in 2004 – is there still strong interest in all things Sideways? Why are people so keen on a sequel? Why do many people rate it as their favourite movie? Why was it voted the 15th greatest screenplay of the 21st Century? How did the book and the movie all come about? Youie asks the questions and Rex provides all the answers and along the way Rex gives some not so well-known insights into the world of book publishing, screenplay writing and movie making. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex and Youie discuss two more wines, the Pinot Gris, and the Chardonnay. We find out what the word ‘Pinot' means and where the word ‘Gris' comes from. We also learn about the soils of Central Otago. Youie wants to know what Rex means by a 'leg-vibrating quaff' coming from Central Otago. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him at wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex and Youie catch up on the progress of the various Sideways projects going on around the world (the Play now in theatres in Spain, the planning for the Musical well underway and the proposals to write a fourth book Sideways 4 New Zealand and a sequel to the movie Sideways). We also catch up on the latest on Rex's new book The Archivist. The discussion then inevitably heads to Hollywood where Rex shares his hot tip for the winner of the 2022 Oscar. Lots to chew over on this episode! The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Do you enjoy wine tasting? Do you know where it started? Is wine tasting still about tasting wine or has it morphed into something else? Rex will tell us all about it. Youie and Rex talk about the impact that Sideways the movie had on the wine tasting ‘industry' around the world. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him at wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Why is Rex obsessed with Pinot Noir? What's so special about Pinot Noir? What about Rose as a wine, is it only for women as some people think? Do you buy Pinot Noir and Rose for aging? Rex explains it all in his inimitable style. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him at wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex and Youie discuss the first two Sideways wines, The Pinot Noir and The Rose, more wines from the fabled region of Central Otago in New Zealand. Learn about the ‘Three Act Structure' and what a front attack means in terms of tasting wine. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature or www.158.co.nz and taste the movie! Have you got a question to ask Rex about wine, all things Sideways (the books, the movie, or the play)? Then please write to him on wine@158.co.nz This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned.
Introducing the new podcast Sideways: The Life of Wine, also featuring the song ‘Life of Wine'. Subscribe now to enter the world of wine through regular interviews with our permanent guest, Rex Pickett, the renowned author of the book Sideways which was made into an iconic Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA-winning movie. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature and taste the movie! This is a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited.
Rex is the acclaimed writer and author of the Sideways trilogy. Youie wants to know more about Rex and why Rex is the best-placed person to talk about Pinot Noirs and other wines. Learn how Rex initially fell in love with Pinot Noir and how he has maintained that love affair. Rex reveals all and shares a personal and slightly controversial reason as to why he loves it. The Sideways wine collection (handpicked by Rex Pickett) is now on sale, so please head to https://www.blackmarket.co.nz/promo/sideways-wines-feature and taste the movie! This is just a reminder that this episode comes with a content warning and is created for adult audiences only. We advise listener and reader discretion for adult themes and language mentioned. Produced by 158 Limited
This episode is a replay which originally aired on June 18, 2020 Rex Pickett is the author of the novel Sideways, which was adapted into the now iconic wine movie of the same name. Two other books followed to complete the trilogy. As a writer and director with countless credits, his love of wine began back in the ‘90s when he was researching "Sideways." He grew up in southern California, and attended the University of California at San Diego, graduating with honors. http://rexpickett.com/ https://twitter.com/rexpickett http://sideways-wine.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sideways-Novel-Rex-Pickett/dp/0312342519 We Talk About: The wine shop in Santa Monica, CA where Rex got interested in wine How a conversation at Pinot Days led to Sideways: The Play Why the movie featured a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc instead of a 1982 Chateau Latour Impact the movie had on wine: both pinot and merlot A surprising fact Rex has never mentioned on any other interview The Sidways Pinot from Chile and what wine Rex is doing next Why there was no sequel to the movie Will there be a Sideways 4 book?
Võtame veinikoolis lähema uurimise alla ühe šikima viinamarjade hulgast, Pinot Noiri. Sel teekonnal on Martinile ja Keiule abiks Pinot Noiri austaja, Eesti Sommeljeede Assotsiatsiooni sommeljee Igor Sööt. Pinot Noir kipub olema mari, millest tehtud veine hakatakse hindama ja mõistma, kui ollakse juba arenenud veinitundja. “Sex in the glass” on üks väljendeid, mida selle puhul kasutatakse. Aga alustame ikka algusest - kolm fakti Pinot Noiri kohta: Pinot Noir on üks tähtsamaid vahuveinide tooraineid. Kõige kuulsam neist on šampanja. 38% Champagne piirkonnas kasvavatest viinapuudest on just Pinot Noir. Enamasti on need vahuveinid valged. Nagu enamiku vitis vinifera viinamarjade puhul, on ka Pinot Noiri kest küll punane (ja vastavalt tehakse sellest palju punaveine), aga sisu valge. Pinot Noir on paljude tuntud viinamarjade üheks esivanemaks ja sel on mitmeid mutatsioone. Pinot Noir on üks nii-öelda ürgsetest marjadest, mille esivanematest ei tea me tänapäeval midagi, küll aga teame tema tuntud järeltulijaid. Näiteks Chardonnay, Auxerrois, Aligote, Melon de Bourgogne, Gamay ja veel üle kümne muu sordi. Mutatsioonide hulka, millel on Pinot Noir'ga sama DNA, kuuluvad nii roosakas-hallika kestaga Pinot Gris kui hele Pinot Blanc. “Cabernet Sauvignon on loodud jumala poolt, Pinot Noir on loodud saatana poolt.” Nii on öelnud Vene juurtega legendaarne USA veinimeister André Tchelistcheff. Ehk siis Cabernet Sauvignoni on teatud klimaatilistes tingimustes üsna lihtne kasvatada. Ta on paksu kestaga mari, mis ei haigestu kuigi kergesti ja mis kasvab üsna lihtsalt välja. Pinot Noir on kapriisne, võtab kergesti külge hallitust ja haiguseid, tahab palju päikest ja ei kipu väga hästi välja küpsema. Erinevatel pinnastel annab ta väga erinevat tulemust. Ajaloost on teada, et nii kaua, kui Burgundias on viinamarju kasvatatud, on seal olnud ka Pinot Noir. Esimesed kirjeldused tulevad juba 9. ja 10. sajandist. Tõuke populaarsusele sai ta 14. sajandil, kui Burgundia hertsog Philippe Vapper andis käsu välja juurida Pinot Noir ja Gamay ning istutada kõik täis Chardonnay'd ja Pinot Noir'i. Prantslased teadupärast paremate veinide puhul (väljaspool Alsace'i) viinamarjade nimesid mainima ei kipu. Aga kui punasel Burgundia veinil on mainitud küla nime, võib olla üsna kindel, et tegemist on Pinot Noiriga. Mujal maailmas on Pinot Noir enamasti uhkusega sildil. Kasvatatakse lisaks Prantsusmaale veel peamiselt Šveitsis, Luksemburgis, Saksamaal, Austrias, Ungaris, Bulgaarias, Itaalias, Hispaanias (enamasti cava valmistamiseks), Moldaavias, Venemaal, Uus-Meremaal (seal on ta enimkasvatatud punane sort), Austraalias, USAs, Tšiilis, Argentiinas, Lõuna-Aafrika Vabariigis. Pinot Noiriga seostub populaarkultuuris nn Sideways Effect. Selle taustal on 2004. aastal välja tulnud raamat (autor Rex Pickett) ja film (režissöör Alexander Payne) “Sideways”. Kuna filmis materdatatakse Merlot'd ja kiidetakse Pinot Noiri, siis langes pärast seda mõnevõrra Merlot' ja tõusis kõvasti Pinot Noiri müük. Veinid, mida saates proovisime: Pommard, 2015, Louis Max, Burgundia, Prantsusmaa, Bestwine (https://www.bestwine.ee/et/a/louis-max-pommard) Pinot Noir, Under den Terrassen, 2016, Umathum, Burgenland, Austria, Manipenny (https://www.umathum.at/en/shop/red-wines/unter-den-terrassen-zu-jois-2017) Pinot Noir, 2018, Saint-Clair, Marlborough, Uus-Meremaa, Liviko (https://www.livikostore.ee/en/product/saint-clair-pinot-noir/) Pinot Noir, Single Vineyard Las Brisas, 2018, Leyda, Valle de Leyda, Tšiili, Balmerk (https://dunker.ee/toode/leyda-single-vineyard-las-brisas-pinot-noir-75cl/) Pinot Noir "Heritage", 2017, Edoardo Miroglio, Nova Zagora, Bulgaaria, Liviko (https://www.livikostore.ee/product/edoardo-miroglio-pinot-noir/) Champagne Blanc de Noirs, 1-er Cru, Brut, NV, Gonet-Medeville, Prantsusmaa, Vins de France (https://vinsdefrance.ee/gonet-m%C3%A9deville%20champagne%20blanc%20de%20noirs%20brut%201er%20cru%20nv-gonet02.html)
Charlie talks with screenwriter and novelist Rex Pickett about his new novel The Archivist. They discuss the place of an archivist in the life of a writer, southern California, the thorny issues of archival ethics, adapting novels for the screen and screenplays into novels, the support networks writers depend on, writing strong women characters, and more.
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This Interview is with Rex Pickett, author of “Sideways”. In this interview, Rex starts with his upbringing and walks us through the ups and downs of his personal and professional life leading up to writing “Sideways”. He follows up with the process of getting the movie produced. He describes his formative time at UC-San Diego and his work with the university for his upcoming novel, “The Archivist”. Later, Rex answers the question of if “Sideways” is a wine movie to him, and describes his thoughts on the “Sideways Effect” his writing created. Towards the end of the interview, he gives his opinion of the Oregon wine industry, his role in it, and talks about his love for Pinot Noir. To conclude, Rex touches on his current and future projects and gives us a look into his life as a writer. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt with Rex Pickett on November 6, 2020.
Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast
In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his top ten list of authors that capture all that is Southern California. His list includes: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Rex Pickett, Raymond Chandler, Ray Bradbury, Bret Easton Ellis, William Saroyan, Sue Grafton, Clive Cussler, Walter Mosely, and Charles Bukowski.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription. Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl Looking to start a podcast? Buzzsprout is the best and easiest way to launch, promote and track your podcast...trust me, I did a lot of research beforehand. Let Buzzsprout know we sent you, support the show and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1735110Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livinginthesprawlpodcast)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livinginthesprawlpodcast)
Have wine scores gotten out of control, with higher numbers across the board? Are we oversimplifying wine when we talk and write about it? Is it possible to determine your wine taste by taking an online quiz that asks you about coffee, tea and other things you consume? And should you trust the algorithm that recommends wine to you based on your quiz results? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Paul K, host of the podcast Wine Talks with Paul K. You can find the wines we discussed at www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights What was Paul surprised to learn about Sideways from his interview with Rex Pickett? How did President Eisenhower inspire Paul’s father’s love for wine? How was Paul’s family connected to The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976? What led Paul’s father to the innovative idea to send wine through the mail? Why did Paul decide to join the family business? Which 15th-century piece of art inspired the Original Wine Club of the Month logo? How does Paul score wine differently? What type of conversations does Paul have on his podcast? Why shouldn’t you use online quizzes to select your wines? What do you miss by relying on algorithms to choose wine for you? How did Paul become fascinated with Burgundy wines? Why are grapes and wine deeply expressive of where they’re from? Which wine gadgets does Paul use and love? What should you be aware of when using a Coravin? Which wine gadgets should you be wary of? Why does Paul believe you shouldn’t try to simplify wine? Key Takeaways Paul’s right that wine scores have got out of hand, with grade inflation across the board. I like the way he approaches tasting wines - it’s much more grounded for wine drinkers, especially when he factors in the price of the wine. I agree with Paul that there’s something so ethereal, so magical about the grape, among all agricultural products, that it does take you home, that can say this is who we are. To that end, I think there’s been an oversimplification of wine, as he says. It’s worth learning about. We don’t need to make it intimidating, but we do need to acknowledge its wonderful complexity and diversity. About Paul Kalemkiarian Paul Kalemkiarian is the host of the podcast Wine Talks with Paul K on which he interviews wine industry royalty as well as Michelin starred chefs. He’s also the owner of America’s oldest wine club, the Original Wine of the Month Club. His expertise in the wine industry spans over 30 years. His father invented the idea of wine in the mail in 1972 and they have been serving wine enthusiasts ever since. Watch Party Join me for the debut Watch Party of the video of this conversation that I’ll be live-streaming for the very first time on Zoom on Wednesday, April 21st at 7 pm eastern. You can save your spot for free right here. I’ll be jumping into the comments as we watch it together so that I can answer your questions in real-time. I want to hear from you! What’s your opinion of what we’re discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn’t answer? Giveaway One of you is going to win a personally signed copy of Rex Pickett’s novel, Sideways, which was also made into a hit movie, as well as a bottle of Sideways Pinot Noir. How to Win All you need to do is comment on one of these posts before 7 pm EDT on April 21st: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn I’ll select the winner randomly from those who participate. You get a bonus entry for every wine-loving friend you tag and if you re-share this post in your stories. Good luck! To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/125.
Which wine regions, grapes and styles are under-valued and worth trying? Should you be skeptical about celebrity-endorsed wines? How do you choose a good wine club? What simple strategy can you use to improve your tasting vocabulary? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Paul K, host of the podcast Wine Talks with Paul K. You can find the wines we discussed at www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did an encounter with sulphur dioxide trigger the worst moment of Paul’s career? What’s the most exciting part of being in the wine business? Why is your local wine shop your best bet for getting out of a wine rut? How has Paul been able to blend his creative side with his wine business? Which bottles of wine did Paul recently sell for a whopping $13,000? Why does Paul mostly focus on affordable wines? What’s Paul’s system for tasting and scoring wines? How do you choose a good wine club? What might surprise you about wineries and estate bottling? Which simple tips does Paul have for developing your tasting vocabulary? Why should the Canary Islands be on your radar? How does volcanic soil impact wine? How has COVID dramatically changed the wine business? What has changed over the years about celebrity wines? Why was Paul disappointed by an SNL-branded wine? Which undervalued regions should you check out next? How do Georgian and Armenian wines differ? What’s Paul’s take on organic and biodynamic wines? Key Takeaways Paul offered some great tips on how to choose a wine club, as well as a good local wine retailer. Both can help you with the curation process and get to know your palate. I agree with Paul on how to develop your wine vocabulary - smell and taste everything, well almost everything. It’s interesting to hear how COVID has dramatically changed the wine business, from the volume of business done online now to the popular styles, regions and price points. I also liked his suggestions for undervalued regions and vintages. About Paul Kalemkiarian Paul Kalemkiarian is the host of the podcast Wine Talks with Paul K on which he interviews wine industry royalty as well as Michelin starred chefs. He’s also the owner of America’s oldest wine club, the Original Wine of the Month Club. His expertise in the wine industry spans over 30 years. His father invented the idea of wine in the mail in 1972 and they have been serving wine enthusiasts ever since. Watch Party Join me for the debut Watch Party of the video of this conversation that I’ll be live-streaming for the very first time on Zoom on Wednesday, April 14th at 7 pm eastern. You can save your spot for free right here. I’ll be jumping into the comments as we watch it together so that I can answer your questions in real-time. I want to hear from you! What’s your opinion of what we’re discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn’t answer? Giveaway One of you is going to win a personally signed copy of Rex Pickett’s novel, Sideways, which was also made into a hit movie, as well as a bottle of Sideways Pinot Noir. How to Win All you need to do is comment on one of these posts before 7 pm EDT on April 21st: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn I’ll select the winner randomly from those who participate. You get a bonus entry for every wine-loving friend you tag and if you re-share this post in your stories. Good luck! To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/124.
A cult wine movement, the dude behind Sideways, an interview with Rex Pickett. ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer, is about CA’s cool aspirational lifestyle, and awesome wines. Hosted by Chuck Cramer, a CA native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the world of wine, chatting along the way with key influencers in the world of wine who make it all happen. This weeks’ episode includes an interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett.
Jill reviews the book Sideways by Rex Pickett.
In this episode of Distance Makes the HeART Grow Fonder I chat with WGA | DGA | PGA | VES | ASCAP Award-Winning filmmaker Brian A. Metcalf. We discuss the importance of consistent study, networking, and what it means to truly commit to your craft! Brian's latest film, Adverse was recently acquired by Grindstone Entertainment and features Lou Diamond Phillips, Mickey Rourke, Penelope Ann Miller, Thomas Nicolas, Kelly Arjen, and Sean Astin. Coming to a theater near you soon! About my guest: Born in Seoul, South Korea, Brian A. Metcalf (WGA, PGA, DGA, VES, ASCAP) is an Asian-American award-winning filmmaker (writer, director, producer and actor). His most recent film, Adverse, is a drama/thriller that he produced, directed, wrote and acted in and stars a large ensemble cast with Academy Award® Nominee Mickey Rourke, Academy Award® Nominee Sean Astin, Golden Globe® Nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, Golden Globe® Nominee Penelope Ann Miller, Matt Ryan, Jake T. Austin, Andrew Keegan, Luke Edwards, Shelley Regner, Thomas Ian Nicholas and more. The film premiered as the opening film at the prestigious Fantasporto Film Festival and went on to win several awards, including a Platinum Remi Award from Worldfest. Previously, Metcalf worked as a creative director, writer, photographer, visual effects artist and supervisor working on games, DVDs, web, EPKs, music videos, film and documentaries for studios such as Warner Bros., Sony, Disney, FOX, Paramount, Lionsgate and more, including the award-winning music video, "Money Shot" by the band Helmet and Fox's 24: The DVD Board Game, starring Kiefer Sutherland. His directorial debut was the award-winning short film "Sorrows Lost." Metcalf moved on to write, produce and direct The Lost Tree, starring Thomas Ian Nicholas, Lacey Chabert, Scott Grimes, Clare Kramer and Michael Madsen and was screened at The Director's Guild of America. The premiere was held at the TCL Chinese Theatres and released theatrically on Friday the 13th. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences placed this script and two other scripts Brian wrote into their permanent core collection at the Margaret Herrick Library. Metcalf's next film which he wrote, directed, produced and acted was "Living Among Us," starring William Sadler, Primetime Emmy® Nominee John Heard, James Russo, Andrew Keegan, Esme Bianco and Thomas Ian Nicholas. The film was released in theaters and distributed through Vision Films/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and FOX International. Metcalf also helped to produce the documentary, Little Gandhi, which was announced for Oscar Consideration on October 6th, 2017 , the first ever nomination from Syria. Metcalf also won the 2017 Murray Weissman Movie Poster award for designing the movie poster for Little Gandhi. Upcoming projects include a film written by "Sideways" writer, Rex Pickett. Metcalf continues to develop numerous projects for film, television, multimedia. He is living in Los Angeles. Metcalf continues to develop numerous projects for film, television, multimedia. He is living in Los Angeles.
Screenwriter Delondra Mesa (Black Summer, Step Up: High Water, on Twitter at @DelondraMesa) is here to talk about wine, whiteness, and wealth in Rex Pickett's 2004 best-seller, SIDEWAYS. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FuckboisOfLit http://www.twitter.com/fuckboisoflit http://www.instagram.com/fuckboisoflit Love FBOL? Become a Patron! http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflit SUMMARY Jack is getting married and his best friend and best man, Miles, is taking him for a week-long bachelor trip to the Santa Ynez Valley for some wine-tasting and relaxing. Miles, a failing writer, and Jack, a trust-fund womanizer, take to the small and sleepy area like a tornado, with Jack desirous to have as many flings as he can before he walks down the aisle. Two unlucky women, Maya and Terra, get caught up in their shenanigans.
How did the novel and movie Sideways change the wine market in North America? In the book, the character Miles is portrayed as a wine snob, but what really defines a wine snob? What do you need to know if you want to become a successful writer? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rex Pickett, author of the mega-hit wine book and movie Sideways. Highlights How has time been a great friend to Sideways? What is it about the characters in Sideways that makes them feel unique to you? How did wine and California wine country become an important part of Rex's life? Why does Rex start out with honing in on character and setting in his writing? What is Rex telling you when he talks about wine snobs? What is the key difference you can see in the depth of the wine world versus other types of alcohol? How can you enjoy the purple prose of wine writing? What change can you see in the red wine market as a result of Sideways? Why does Rex believe Merlot needed a market correction after it's 1990s popularity? What can you expect from a bottle of Hitching Post Pinot Noir? Can you expect a different experience from the Sideways play in comparison to the movie and book? Where does Vertical fit in with Rex's personal story? What are Rex's best tips for you as an aspiring writer? About Rex Pickett Rex Pickett is the author of the novel Sideways, the multiple award-winning Alexander Payne film of the same title. Sideways captured over 350 critics and awards organization plaudits, including 2 Golden Globes, an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, the prestigious Writers Guild Award, 6 Indie Spirit Awards … and the list goes on. Rex has written and directed two independent feature films, California Without End and From Hollywood to Deadwood (Island Pictures). He wrote the 2000 Academy Award-winning Best Live Action Short My Mother Dreams the Satan’s Disciples in New York. His Sideways sequel Vertical won the Gold Medal for Fiction from the Independent Publisher Book Awards in 2012. His Sideways 3 Chile forms the final leg of the trilogy. In 2012, Rex adapted his novel into Sideways: the Play. He staged four record-breaking runs, first at Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica where it ran for 6 months, then the La Jolla Playhouse, where it broke all attendance records for a non-musical in their 35-year history, with 3-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff directing. In 2017, in collaboration with composer Anthony Adams, Rex turned his attention to the musical version of Sideways. Two years later the Book for the musical is finished, half the songs are composed and recorded, and a 3-time Tony Award-winning musical theater director (to be announced soon) has come on board. There is every likelihood that the “workshop” (or premiere) production will happen in the latter part of 2020. Rex grew up in southern California, matriculated from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD). He was a Special Projects major, specializing in literary and film criticism, and creative writing. A member of the Writers Guild of America, the Dramatists Guild, and now ASCAP, Rex has enjoyed success in long-form fiction, screenwriting, independent film, and now stage. The Rex Pickett Papers are now enshrined at his alma mater UCSD in Geisel Library’s Special Collections & Archives. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/85.
Rex Pickett is the author of the novel Sideways, which was adapted into the now iconic wine movie of the same name. Two other books followed to complete the trilogy. As a writer and director with countless credits, his love of wine began back in the ‘90s when he was researching "Sideways." He grew up in southern California, and attended the University of California at San Diego, graduating with honors. http://rexpickett.com/ https://twitter.com/rexpickett http://sideways-wine.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sideways-Novel-Rex-Pickett/dp/0312342519 We Talk About: The wine shop in Santa Monica, CA where Rex got interested in wine How a conversation at Pinot Days led to Sideways: The Play Why the movie featured a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc instead of a 1982 Chateau Latour Impact the movie had on wine: both pinot and merlot A surprising fact Rex has never mentioned on any other interview The Sidways Pinot from Chile and what wine Rex is doing next Why there was no sequel to the movie Will there be a Sideways 4 book?
I had the chance to sit down with Rex Pickett, the author of the book Sideways that was made into the multi award winning movie of the same name. Learn where he taught himself to love Pinot Noir...though he never really hated Merlot!
Venskab er en sær størrelse. Miles og Jack har været venner siden de var værelseskammerater i skolen. Nu tager de på en uges ferie i de Californiske vindistrikter for at fejre at Jack skal giftes. Turen byder på flere udfordringer og oplevelser, der sætter venskabet på prøve, men også bringer i hvert fald Miles ud af sin tryghedszone.Sideways (2004) er instrueret af Alexander Payne efter en roman med samme titel af Rex Pickett. I hovedrollerne har vi Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen og Sandra Oh. Det er den 86. film på Thomas og Mortens liste over de 100 bedste film.Lyt med til en samtale i Det Gule Værelse, hvor dine værter Thomas og Morten tager en alvorlig snak om venskab, skriveprojekter og vinsmagning.Tak, fordi du støtter podcasten på 10eren
It really can be very difficult, if not impossible to predict just how bountiful a particular vintage is likely to be this early in the year, but Host David Wilson likes to think he has his finger on the pulse and is looking at a few subtle clues to help him make a long-shot prediction for the 2020 vintage. One thing is certain; the past decade has produced more than its fair share of bumper crops, and while that might seem like an awesome thing, it does make it hard for grape growers because too much juice can lower both prices and demand. For most wine consumers, where all that wine juice winds up may be something of a mystery… and that is completely understandable given the fact that the grapes harvested off of a single vineyard could end up in several different wines of significantly varying quality and price. That’s a very good reason to listen to this week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio. That’s what you’ll hear in the first half of the show. In the second half, David will share an increasingly popular way to ferment and age wine that isn’t on most people’s radar: amphoras and concrete tanks. In a way, it’s a case of high tech getting low tech, and the result is some pretty awesome wines where the grapes express themselves in new and exciting ways. The show concludes with a news item related to the wine cult film classic Sideways. Well, actually, it’s not really about the film but rather a full-emersion Off-Broadway stage play being produced by Rex Pickett, the author of the book that led to the film. There’s just one peculiar thing about this food, wine and entertainment event that has David scratching his head. Odds are, so will you! This week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio is brought to you buy your ultimate wine retail resource; Total Wine & More. Total Wine has been David’s hands-down favorite brick and mortar wine shopping experience for more than a dozen years, but they also have plenty for those of you who love to shop, learn and explore from your computer or personal device. See what is so very special at TotalWine.com! The post Episode #551 – Where Will All That Grape Juice Go? Are We Facing a Glut? appeared first on .
Rex Pickett, the author of the novel Sideways, and Kate Saeed, the archivist at UC San Diego who processed his papers, discuss Rex's introduction to the world of archives, their collaboration on the teleplay for a limited series called The Archivist, the novel based on that teleplay that Rex is finishing, and Hollywood.
Rex Pickett, the author of the novel Sideways, and Kate Saeed, the archivist at UC San Diego who processed his papers, discuss Rex's introduction to the world of archives, their collaboration on the teleplay for a limited series called The Archivist, the novel based on that teleplay that Rex is finishing, and Hollywood.
(This week CWC is off due to a live Golden State Warriors basketball game on our home station KSRO in Santa Rosa. For the podcast, here is a reprise of our Aug. 9, 2017 show featuring Rex Pickett, author of Sideways, and Trevor Durling, winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard.) Today’s pre-show guest is Rex Pickett, author of Sideways. The main show guest is Trevor Durling, Winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard. In the live segment before CWC begins at the top of the hour, Steve and Dan visit with Rex Pickett, author of Sideways, the book, movie and now stage play. Then after the main show, we will hear more of Steve’s interview with Rex Pickett. First, Dan tells that somebody called him on the telephone way back in the ‘90s when he was writing at the LA Times, to ask him about Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, the area where the book is set. Dan never got his name, and after the movie came out, Dan always assumed the call had come from Rex, but Rex says he wasn’t the caller. (The stage adaptation played at the Left Edge Theater in Santa Rosa at the Luther Burbank Center in Aug. 2017.) The movie Sideways was not really about Merlot, it was more about Pinot Noir, or people, really. The situation of the market for Merlot changed as a consequence of the movie. The book was about Pinot Noir, not about Merlot. Dan says that Rex put his finger on the pulse of the industry at the time, what people were talking about in the industry then, which was that Pinot Noir was starting to take off in the US and particularly in cooler regions, Santa Barbara and Sonoma Counties in particular. But it was a book about personalities and people, and only incidentally about wine. In Dan’s opinion, it was a great book and movie but it really tapped into something that was more wine-related than what Rex was hoping for. Rex tells that he was starting to go to wine tastings and loved the lyricism and poetry about describing wine, (apart from some pretentiousness). Rex didn’t know that the wine tasting scene would become so important in the movie. Merlot had been “overcropped” at the time and the movie thinned out the herd, as a lot of poor Merlot producers no longer make it. They agree that the movie did a lot for Pinot Noir and at that time we were starting to get away from the routine Cabernet-Chardonnay and into other wines and Pinot Noir was the one that first broke through, and that the movie picked up on that momentary market trend. Dan points out that in 1992 California had 8,000 acres of Merlot. In 1995, there were 58,000 acres of Merlot. Rex says they were mechanized-farming it and Steve says it just wasn’t that good. Dan says there is good Merlot all over the place now but you have to be very careful what you buy because we’re down to about 29,000 arcres now, which is way too much, and planted in the wrong places. Steve tells that his friend Jim from BV is there and he talks about when they were in DC, in April. Jim was there, he started singing and Steve was playing piano. Later we will hear a musical excerpt. At the intro to the main show, Steve re-introduces Rex Pickett, author of the book, screenplay and the new stage adaptation of Sideways). Dan introduces Trevor Durling, winemaker at BV, which has been around since 1900. It was the home of the great André Tchelistcheff, starting in the 1930s up to around 1973. The BV style of the wines had been formed and it’s not easy to shift. It’s like turning an ocean liner. The problem always had been to use French oak versus American oak. BV started using American oak, for Cabernet. The fact is that BV didn’t make certain grapes that had become popular, such as Zinfandel. Dan talked to André about that and André said he would not know how to make Zinfandel, as he didn’t know it. BV is a historic property and makes more varieties now. The flagship is still the BV Private Reserve. Trevor tells that was born and raised in Santa Rosa and had wine at the dinner table from...
‘Sideways' was an enjoyable script to discuss, because it is a comedy with many tragic elements that always stays rooted in reality and its flawed characters. Based on the novel by Rex Pickett and adapted for the screen by director Alexander Payne and writer Jim Taylor, it's a tale of debauchery, adventure, love and friendship set in California's Santa Barbara wine valley. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact
In episode 11, V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell offer a very Lit Hub take on Academy Awards season. What's the process really like when a book becomes a movie? How does Hollywood decide which books will work best for the big screen? For answers, they talk to production and development executive Christina Sibul, who worked on the Academy Award nominated book adaptations The House of Sand and Fog (2003) and Sideways (2004). Then author Jeff VanderMeer joins the show, fresh back from the L.A. premiere of Annihilation, a brand new Paramount Pictures film based on the first novel of Jeff's bestselling Southern Reach Trilogy. Jeff will give us the inside scoop on his techniques for freaking out readers, how director Alex Garland translated Annihilation's monsters to the big screen, and how to dress for the red carpet if you're an author. BONUS: Sugi casts the Fiction/Non/Fiction podcast movie adaptation! Readings: Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer (2014); The House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III (1999); Sideways by Rex Pickett (2004) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two shows hit North Bay stages whose titles audiences may recognize from their somewhat better-known film adaptations. First up is Santa Rosa’s Left Edge Theatre’s presentation of Sideways, author Rex Pickett’s re-working of his 2004 novel which was adapted by filmmaker Alexander Payne into the multi award-winning film. Adapting Pickett’s tale of a weeklong road trip/bachelor party through Central California wine country to a small, intimate stage would seem to be a bit of a challenge, but director/set designer Argo Thompson and his Left Edge team – in collaboration with Pickett – make it work. It’s well cast with Ron Severdia as Miles, a frustrated, unpublished author who’s sunk so low as to steal money from his mother to pay the rent and Chris Ginesi as Jack, Miles’ best friend and groom-to-be who’s a whirling dervish of positivity and testosterone. Jack sees the trip as his last chance to score before settling down. Miles just wants to get out of LA and escape into his own viticulturally-devised world. Their plans go a bit awry after meeting a couple of tasting room managers. Maya (Maureen O’Neill) seems to have an interest in Miles while Terra (Jazmine Pierce) has Jack thinking his upcoming nuptials may be a mistake. If you know the film or novel, then you know the play. If you’re wondering how a story set in so many places can be fit onto a small stage, Thompson has designed a multi-functional set that easily transforms from a dingy apartment bathroom to a classy tasting room to a cheap motel room to a restaurant dining room, and all with minimal transition time. Which is good, because the show feels a bit long. The pace should pick up a bit as the run gets rolling but the show could be streamlined a bit. Pickett has retained all the best scenes and lines of dialogue and there are plenty of laughs, but some scenes ran on and others seemed extraneous or repetitive. Payne changed the ending a bit in his Oscar-winning film script, but the play retains Pickett’s original conclusion. I think Payne was right. The ending as written seems a bit too pat with everything tidily wrapped up with a tone that is very different from the rest of the story. Ah, but the rest of the story is so well done with the cast doing wonders with Pickett’s characters. Severdia and Ginesi are excellent in capturing the essence of male friendship and fraternal love when you can go from hugging your best friend one minute to punching him in the mouth in the next. O’Neill is quite effective as a weary divorcee whose scabs from marital wounds are picked fresh by Miles’ and Jack’s behaviors. Pierce does well as a free spirit who does not respond well to Jack’s machinations. Even the ensemble (Kimberly Kalember, Angela Squire and Mark Bradbury) get their moments as they take on all the other characters whose paths Jack and Miles cross from Miles’s mom to an effete tasting room manager. One needn’t be a student of oenology to enjoy the Left Edge Theatre production of Sideways, but a glass or two of the stuff in the lobby beforehand (and at intermission) wouldn’t hurt – just don’t try to match the amount of drinking that seems to be going on on-stage. In the vernacular of the Sommelier, it’s a full-bodied show that induces sufficient laughter to allow for proper aeration of its complex properties. This critic found Sideways well-balanced with just the right blend of humor and heart but with a finish that’s just slightly off. Sideways plays through October 1st at Santa Rosa’s Left Edge Theatre in the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2pm. For more information, go to leftedgetheatre.com
Last week on Beyond The Box Set, we pitched sequels to Alexander Payne’s highly acclaimed 2005 movie Sideways. In this very special bonus episode, we’re joined by Rex Pickett, author of the award-winning original novel on which the film was based. In a candid and wide ranging discussion, he discusses the novel’s unusual journey from page to screen, what it feels like to be played by Paul Giamatti, and why the time might finally be right for a Sideways sequel… beyondtheboxset.com twitter.com/beyondtheboxset facebook.com/beyondtheboxset 00:00 Introduction – The Sideways Origin Story 19:30 Miles and Jack’s Connection 25:30 Finding Miles 35:30 The Future of the Sideways Universe 59:15 Rex Pickett’s Fantasy Sequel
Miles and Jack are at it again, and so are Steph and Val. This week we review Rex Pickett’s Vertical: Passion and pinot on the Oregon wine trail while cozying up to our glasses on a Tuesday morning. Alongside our little book babble about the Sideways sequel, we have some Wino Radar goodies, shoutouts and factoids. Did they say pinot in a can? Yes, yes they did. It’s a fun week in the world of wine, and we hope you enjoy this episode! Cheers ~ Show notes at WineTwoFive.com Wine, Vertical: Passion & Pinot Book Review, Wine Education, IPNC, Oregon Wine, Barbera, Wine Podcasts
Libby Purves meets Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman; writer Rex Pickett; writer and academic Bella Merlin and performer Natalie James. Bella Merlin is an actor, writer, and professor of acting and directing at the University of California, Riverside. In her book, Facing the Fear, she draws on her own and other actors' personal experiences to address the issue of stage fright and how the complex relationship between the actor and the audience affects the condition. Drawing on neurological research, she also offers practical tips from physical wellbeing to performance strategies. Facing the Fear An Actor's Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright is published by Nick Hern Books. Natalie Nicole James is dancer and circus performer. She plays Mowgli in Metta Theatre's new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The story of a child raised by wolves has been transposed to a contemporary urban jungle featuring street dancing monkeys, a beat-boxing bin man Baloo and graffiti artist Bagheera. The Jungle Book is at Cork's Midsummer Festival and at London Wonderground Festival, Southbank. Chris Boardman MBE won an Olympic gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics β the first British cyclist to win for 75 years. He went on to become the first British rider since Tommy Simpson in 1967 to wear the race leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France. Now a commentator and presenter, his endeavours both on and off the bike have made him the founding father of the current gold generation of British cyclists. His memoir, Triumphs and Turbulence My Autobiography, is published by Ebury Press. Rex Pickett is a writer and the author of the novel Sideways which became an award-winning film directed by Alexander Payne. Now a play, adapted by the author, Sideways is the story of Miles and Jack, best friends facing their own personal crises who head off to Santa Barbara for a week of wine tastings. Sideways is at the St James Theatre, London. Producer: Paula McGinley.
We discuss the book Sideways by Rex Pickett
Rex Pickett, author of "Sideways" and "Sideways 3"
Rex Pickett, author of "Sideways" and "Sideways 3"
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Michael Dresser interviews Rex Pickett, author of 'Sideways' and 'Sideways 3:Chile'
This week we talking to Wine Entertainment superstar Rex Pickett author of Sideways—the book, the musical and of course the iconic movie. Then we’ll find out about the City Winery popping up around the country where they create the perfect pairing of food, wine and music! His latest novel is Sideways 3 Chile and continues the story of Miles to South America. The post Wine & Entertainment appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.
Rex Pickett is the guest. He's the author of the novel Sideways, which was adapted for the screen by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor. The movie went on to win the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, among many other awards, ... Continue reading → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, some background and a tasting of Italy's Primitivo varietal, a review of the novel "Sideways" by Rex Pickett, I recommend a new wine and food podcast and mention the poll open for you to comment about the virtual wine tasting from last time. Wines Tasted: - Amano, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy 2002 ($12) - Feudo Monaci, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy 2003 ($9) - Canaletto Primitivo Puglia Italy 2001 ($9)
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