Thomas Haden Church Reminisces About “Sideways”

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[@captainh3831]

Thomas and Paul were so natural and believable in that movie.

[@TheBluRayCritic]

My favorite film of all time.

[@jasonmanwell8155]

Same here.

[@stevesutherland6232]

Mine too...👍🏻

[@BlackJackzOO]

Same. Rewatch it about once a year and it never gets old. A masterpiece.

[@gravy2973]

Same🙂

[@mrtravispickle]

Sideways heads unite!

[@mr.alaska5824]

Listening to this interview is great, I mean so many improvements. It's much tighter. Just seems, I dont know? More congealed or something. Also thought the ending was vastly superior to the old ending.

[@julianmx13]

Rezy Ramos there is no new ending. Page 750 on is exactly the same

[@mr.alaska5824]

@@julianmx13 Well, maybe it seemed new. Because everything leading up to it feels so different?

[@nickbuis3307]

Yeah, that must be it 🙄

[@heavy_peace8872]

Oh that was, uhmm....Spray n Wash...

[@hereletmelendyamystronghan6215]

Julian _ 😂

[@Batman-jc5uc]

My favorite movie released this century so far. Absolutely brilliant. I have seen Sideways about 20 times.

[@anujnair2333]

That makes the two of us

[@BennyNegroFromQueens]

Me too

[@frankonolfi1966]

Its like Scent of a Woman, I watch it every year

[@stevesutherland6232]

I’m with you !!!

[@kellymulderino7156]

ive seen it 65 times :)

[@b1thearchitect401]

One of my favourite films of all time. Absolutely perfect blend of tragedy and comedy, amazing performances and writing

[@OhanaFilms]

When he learns his ex is pregnant at the end of the film, Paul Giamatti's performance is so powerful but also so simple and understated. It might be my favorite piece of acting ever. He conveys so much in a few silent seconds.

[@JOEYdaMUSH]

Thomas was brilliant as was Paul. When Thomas breaks down crying in the hotel room begging for help really brought his character depth.

[@DMalltheway]

It was good, his character was definitely desperate cause it was his way out of his bad acting career

[@elftower907]

endlessly rewatchable masterpiece

[@Johnnynbk]

such a classic movie

[@Rockesb888]

Just rewatched this movie for the first time in years, what a brilliant film with incredible performances..with just a flutter of Edam cheese.

[@LBPreviews]

wise fwom youw gwabe

[@tomy.1846]

Strawberries, yes. Not the cheese. 🧀

[@IsoscelesKramer]

Mmm, passionfruit...

[@stefanmovieflixtomasi]

Sideways is a timeless classic. The funniest part of the movie is where Jack tells Mikes to get the wallet from that house

[@samkun3297]

My favorite line is ," When do we drink it."

[@ramakrishnamitta7024]

@@samkun3297 "Are you chewing gum?"

[@therachelexchange]

Iconic!😂

[@sniffableandirresistble]

"And a barely legal, um no the new one" .... lmao 🤣

[@jcdova29]

Both characters were train wrecks in Sideways. One of my favorite movies and it was filmed in my neck of the woods. Grew up in Lompoc, Buelton and Santa Ynez.

[@mars112v]

Love that area, wish I could move there one day

[@Itsme83.]

I live in the Central Valley and I love to go and visit all those places. Beautiful part of California! Your lucky

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

Instant classic! My favorite film ever.

[@Itsme83.]

One of my most watched movies in my collection. Love everything about it

[@FlyingOverTr0ut]

What a wonderful movie. I love it so much.

[@Irished58]

He and Paul were the best 1-2 punch ever! Movie is the best ever!!

[@conorobrien1025]

Love that "you don't understand my plight" line. Walks away like he nailed it. Absolutely no self awareness. And Church was the guy for the job haha. Also love it when Giamattis character finally flips out at him on the golf course. Great misdirection with the fuckin old golf guys interrupting the thing we'd been waiting for. Also, miles running back to the car being chased by a huge naked guy: one of the most hilarious shots ever

[@KStoneTexas]

I'm not drinking any F'ing Merlot!

[@shireensaroea946]

Hahahahahs! Giggle guffaw .

[@DaffyAF]

I love this movie so much and I barely ever drink wine but the whole movie in itself and the brilliant, casting and directing makes you wanna relive those moments in their shoes. I wish there was a part two.

[@nickm1278]

“Sideways”, for its budget, for its story, and for the so few characters it has, is one of the most efficiently brilliant films I’ve ever seen.

[@Locadel2003]

This guy was soooo likable in that movie, also hilarious, I think that movie needs more recognition

[@kellymulderino7156]

best movie can watch it over and over

[@Dan-ys8nk]

"Are you chewing gum?" 😆😆😆

[@Turn420]

You don’t understand my plight. Never ever forgot that scene.

[@pammyb1316]

This was a great movie such simple movie but brilliant acting. One of my favs!

[@monikdarcy1614]

I love he's voice

[@DanielBuentello]

Their chemistry on the screen is magnificent! Tom as Jack is amazing, he played it so well, the world is falling apart on Miles but Jack is like nothing is happening, maybe because they know each other so well, and know each other's limits... Brilliant movie, one of my favorites.

[@highcurrent1125]

Mega classic! never get old.

[@scaggs2373]

Haden Church and Giamatti should reunite on Billions.

[@MrAitraining]

I've probably drank 4 cases of good wine watching this movie over the years. I go back to it often along with lots of tylenol.

[@trogman43988]

Same :)

[@BennyNegroFromQueens]

Ooh, don't mix wine with Tylenol my dude. Not good for the liver. You're better off popping an opiate.

[@SpeedCola45]

They need to make a part 2 of this movie 🎥

[@BennyNegroFromQueens]

Why?

[@nigelstevens6017]

There are two more books in the series

[@eaturk1]

They never will and it's all Alexander Payne and Fox's fault and they screwed Rex.

[@NevadaSmith2]

Thomas Haden Church’s performance, while not as obviously profound as Paul Giamatti’s, was absolute perfection. I love Sideways so much. Especially having grown up in California, and much of my family owning farms in the Central Valley, Sideways is like comfort food to me. Only some of us very fortunate folks know the magical respite that comes from stopping at a Hwy 101 diner between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara whilst on a family road trip. Perhaps there is nothing better.

[@davidcarlin3850]

I would love to see Paul and Tom together in another production

[@ryandancik15]

Thomas Haden Church is a national treasure

[@melgor5785]

As is Paul Giamatti Brilliant. Their commentary is hilarious

[@KyloRen4238]

Thomas Haden Church Show 1. Killer Moth - Teen Titans 2004 Movies 2. Flint Marko/Sandman - Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man: No Way Home 2007 - 2021 3. Leo Holt - Daddy's Home 2015 4. Tazer - Aliens In The Attic 2009 5. Dwayne - Over the Hedge 2006 6. Billy Clanton - Tombstone 1993

[@DSMTheEditor]

He's so fantastic in that movie. "Tastes pretty good to me!"

[@VerissimusAurelius]

My favorite ❤ movie of all time. I have watched it 1000 times.👀

[@jimmyskinnie]

Great actor! Just watched " crash pad" thouht would be dumb, but Thomas killed it in that movie!

[@rioroebuck]

Love this film.

[@samschmuck2290]

New ending - VASTLY SUPERIOR to the old ending!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@norman9291]

This guy was great in Wings too as Lowell

[@melgor5785]

I've been in love with him since Wings... I still watch it ON DVD !

[@frankonolfi1966]

His performance was excellent

[@thyslop1737]

Church and Giametti were brilliant in that movie. Art inside of art.

[@luisarenas7550]

Paul Giamatti was so brilliant in "Sideways"😀

[@targetedindividual7931]

Great Movie!

[@CoIoneIPanic]

Sideways is the best of the era of character based movies. I don't even care that both characters were lying, cowardly scumbags and were not intrinsically likeable.. I LIKED them, how is that possible?

[@sniffableandirresistble]

Sideways is one of the greatest films ever made ❤

[@davidcamassar2739]

Epic movie!

[@BillyAlabama]

I love your movie. Sideways is a riot!

[@mitchelllombard3789]

I love this guy

[@gravy2973]

My favourite movie 🍿

[@danielpan5147]

Great movie!!!

[@cheknecht3092]

Movie is in my top 3

[@basedcommodore]

This guy aged really well

[@tt999ful]

I adore that movie

[@Nae395]

Great great movie

[@thyslop1737]

Giametti and Haden Church should have gifted them the Oscars for Sideways.

[@GMAN95120]

They should make Sideways - Part Two. I would love to see an update on Miles and Jack. They probably ended up living together like Felix and Oscar.

[@edwardre6323]

Why didn't they make a sequel?????

[@deplorabled1695]

Sequels often spoil the original. Hard to top this one. But I reckon a 10 years on sequel could work well. Heck they are both so loveable and frustratingly bad at the same time.

[@Baghuul]

@@deplorabled1695 I just watched it and thought there could be material for a sequel. Imagine the plot where the both of them go on a vacation to Italy and France for the wine stuff and bump into stuff along the way.

[@damiena341]

@@Baghuul Actually there could be another two sequels to complete the trilogy. Sideways was written by Rex Pickett as a novel originally and he has since written two sequels "Vertical" and "Sideways 3 Chile". Hopefully they get adapted to the screen by Alexander Payne or someone else who is suitable. www.goodreads.com/book/show/10158327-vertical, www.goodreads.com/book/show/23552568-sideways-3-chile?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=50voCnTfXA&rank=1

[@rivolinho]

Sequel would more than likely not work. The comedy / road trip aspect of Sideways was only one part of a great film. The more substantial part was the idea that these characters were at a fork in the road of life ( early middle age) and in the case of Miles, a portrayal of how he finally gives up his facade and moves on from his ex wife. A one dimensional comedy sequel about two guys in their 60s would need more to.it.

[@ShannonDukes-tm6he]

Holdovers is the sequel for miles character

[@chromebomb]

hes so good

[@KyloRen4238]

🎵Happy Birthday To U WHOO Happy Birthday Two U WHOO Happy Birthday Dear Thomas Happy Birthday ✌️ U🎵 WHOO Happy Birthday Thomas Haden Church. I love Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man No Way Home, Tombstone, Teen Titans, Aliens in the Attic, and Daddy's Home. Awesome. Spider-Man is badass. Seriously, badass. Love it, a lot!! May the Peace be with u Thomas Haden Church. From Harlingen Texas. June 17, 1960 June 17, 2022 through June 17, 3022

[@alegnavblack]

Oooh i ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sideways

[@heavy_peace8872]

He just wants to make sure she gets home safe;

[@ihopcsx]

He was perfect for the Jack role

[@codyh2720]

I have no idea who this is, some girl told me I sounded like him so thats why im here

[@monolithgeometry3221]

He "self pity's" the whole fucking movie . Great movie, fabulous soundtrack Rolfe Kent

[@andrewiangillies]

yeah, have to agree, there's definitely some self-pity.

[@DMalltheway]

Thomas Haden Church should be in Billions with Paul Giamatti.

[@ShannonDukes-tm6he]

I can't express what this movie did for me

[@ShannonDukes-tm6he]

I was in a shit job, health declining, and went to the movie with coworker Bill. Where are you Bill? I'm same age as Paul actually he's older by a couple years. I remember asking the wine guy at the store in Yuma AZ, does the sideways movie give honest depiction of what is good wine. I don't remember what he said. Doesnt matter. I watch this movie over and over because this happened at a time in my life when I needed this movie and the Miles character. The innocence of that time is long gone but I still feel it and I wish I had it back. But I know It can't come back so I watch the movie and remember the past. I remember watching American splendor when it first came out and thinking giamatti intrigues me. I would consider him my first love of the silver screen. I know giamatti wasn't the only reason why sideways worked. Virginia's character describing her love of wine with her legs over the arm of the chair and her voice on answering machine at the end of the movie is just unbelievable. I don't know why it works and I've only provided simple thoughts and words to try to describe it. I grew up in the 80s and watched and re-watched all the John Hughes movies. Sideways is just on another level and even though I've used language to try to describe it it's not sufficient.

[@IBWHUTID]

I've never drank Merlot since this movie....🤣

[@lion3524]

Funny that Payne waited to cast Thomas and this was his by far best movie...that one with Pitt was a total flop...and Pitt was up for Thomas's role in Sideways...would have been unbelievable and unmatchable because Pitt is a 2D actor let's face it

[@MrTwister3356]

Love those shit-kickers!!

[@cmbuelow]

What did his character mean “you’ll never understand my plight?” We never really hear what he meant by that…

[@andrewiangillies]

I believe his plight is that he feels trapped, dissatisfied, but is compelled to seek something better, even if the search screws up what is pretty decent in his life. He knows his character flaws, understands they are irreparable, and that he is stuck with them.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

"Timber Tom" :)))

[@ihopcsx]

Fine damned film

[@faithingod9554]

Oh fuck me!!

[@tennischannel6572]

Virginia Madsen OBLITERATED that scene. If you know, you know

[@andrewreeves1250]

SideWings

[@willyhwang1059]

i need to rewatch citizen ruth, but not a fan of downsizing. his other films are all A grade for me.

[@melgor5785]

election is brilliant

[@movie-mandan]

He will likely never make a movie that great again. Bar was set far too high with the 2004 majestic.

[@noragruber8930]

never self-pitying??? LOL. that whole movie is nothing but a self pity party,

[@mr.d.572]

I agree with Nora.

[@frankonolfi1966]

I agree

[@susietorres8600]

Whine With Cheese

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

Paul's character is not endearing at all. Remember, he steals money from his alcoholic mother.

[@davidbradshaw3107]

You were both great