Shia LaBeouf and Sigourney Weaver in Louis Sachar's "Holes"

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the 2003 film adaptation of Louis Sachar's beloved children's classic Holes, starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Tim Blake Nelson, and many others. They discuss the novel's cultural impact, Shia LaBeouf's storied life and career, the film's political dimensions, and much more.

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Links

“Holes,” Roger Ebert, RogerEbert.com

“Not Just for Children, a Suspenseful Allegory of Greed, Fate and Racism,” A.O. Scott, The New York Times