When Ridley Scott set out to make *A Good Year*, a 2006 romantic drama, he ventured into uncharted territory. Familiarity with the subject matter can be both a boon and a bane in filmmaking. In this case, Scott's connection to Peter Mayle, author of the original novel, and their shared Provence location might have informed the film's unusual tone. The result is one of Scott's more personal works, which also happens…More