Let's watch a movie. PART 1
Movies are like a magic mix of three things, images, story, and sound, that come together to give a story meaning. Sometimes, just one good movie can cover everything we experience in life: love, hope, death, good, evil, violence, or peace. Through clever combos of music, sound effects, visuals, and dialogue, movies chat with us in all sorts of ways. And let’s be honest, sometimes all it takes is one actor nailing their role to make the whole thing unforgettable.
So, how about we kick back, pour a glass of our favorite wine, and enjoy a good movie together?
Sideways (2004)
The movie follows a road trip through California’s Santa Barbara wine region with two best friends: Jack Cole, a handsome actor about to get married, played by the one and only Thomas Haden Church, and Miles Raymond, an unlucky divorcee, brilliantly brought to life by Paul Giamatti. To give you an idea of just how big an impact Sideways had on the wine world after its release, California’s Pinot Noir production jumped by 170%, while Merlot sales dropped by 2%. Watch the movie, and you’ll see exactly why.
Watch It on: Amazon Prime, Hulu
You Will be My Son (2011)
This film stands out as an intergenerational drama, unlike many other wine-related movies before it. Think of it as the Godfather of wine films, featuring Paul de Marseul, played brilliantly by French actor Niels Arestrup and his houseboy son Martin, portrayed by Lorànt Deutsch. The story centers on their complicated father-son relationship, with Paul constantly teasing Martin about his university education. “You don’t learn to make wine in college,” he says. “A wine tells a story. Like a woman’s perfume.”
Watch It on: Amazon Prime
Sour Grapes (2016)
For a good while, Rudy Kurniawan was known as the daring young prince of the American wine scene. To some, he’s a convicted fraudster, but to many others, he was a wine genius with an exceptional palate. Step into Rudy’s world, a charming Indonesian with flawless English and impressive wine expertise. Told with the tension and pace of a thriller, this true story uncovers a side of the wine world you never imagined existed.
Watch It on: Amazon Prime, Netflix
''At the end of the day, you really can’t make a wrong choice.
As long as you pay attention to what it is that you don’t like about a wine
each bottle will get you closer to what you do like.
Take it one glass at a time!''