Director Alexander Payne’s adaptation of Rex Pickett’s novel Sideways hit big with both audiences and critics in 2004, but a feature film adaptation of Pickett’s sequel Vertical has not been quick to materialize.  The latest issue of Jeff Goldsmith’s bi-monthly magazine Backstory includes an in-depth interview with Pickett about Vertical and its lack of development, but Goldsmith has also published Pickett’s Vertical screenplay in the magazine in its entirety for readers to enjoy.  It’s a neat read for fans of Payne’s film or Pickett’s novel, and it’s one of many cool features to be found in Backstory.  Hit the jump for more.