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Holes


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In this episode, we talk about the 2003 movie Holes, with Shia Lebeouf! Did that make me feel old, remembering that it came out almost 20 years ago? Yes. Yes it did. But this movie was so much fun to watch and review. They did such a good job with it, but there were a few differences. So here they are. Thanks for listening! 

In today's episode, we compare and contrast the novel Holes written by Louis Sachar with its film adaptation starring Shia Lebouf.

In this episode, we'll discuss the similarities and differences between the two, exploring the ways in which the filmmakers translated the book's themes and characters to the screen. We'll also delve into the creative choices made by the director and screenwriter, examining how they approached the challenges of bringing this beloved story to life.

Both the book and movie tell the story of Stanley Yelnats, a young boy who is sent to a juvenile detention center in the middle of the desert for a crime he didn't commit. At Camp Green Lake, Stanley and his fellow inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot sun as a form of punishment. But as he digs deeper, Stanley begins to uncover a mystery surrounding the camp and its past.

As we compare the two versions, we'll consider questions like: How faithful was the movie to the book? Did the film capture the tone and atmosphere of the novel? Were there any significant changes made to the plot or characters? And perhaps most importantly, which version did we prefer?

So grab a copy of Holes or stream the movie, settle in, and join us as we explore this classic story from two different perspectives.


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Fallacious and FactualBy Shayley Ashton