Daily Archives: September 13, 2005

Everything Is Illuminated

Posted on September 13, 2005 by James McNally

Everything Is Illuminated (USA, director Liev Schreiber): Based upon the acclaimed novel by Jonathan Safron Foer, Everything Is Illuminated is the directorial debut of actor Liev Schreiber. An audacious choice, since the novel is multi-layered and very “meta”, but Schreiber, … Continue reading →

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The Heart Of The Game

Posted on September 13, 2005 by James McNally

The Heart Of The Game (USA, director Ward Serrill): A documentary about high-school basketball that took seven years to make, this film will be compared to Steve James’s Hoop Dreams, which is a high compliment indeed. But the films are … Continue reading →

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