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This week at The Film Club we’re concluding Cartoon June with a Disney Masterpiece, Hercules! The film follows Hercules the son of gods Zeus and Hera, baby Hercules is kidnapped by god of the underworld Hades. Hades has his henchmen Pain and Panic kidnap Hercules and take him to earth to kill him because of a future prophecy. Pain and Panic fail at their task and leave baby Hercules no longer immortal however he has super strength. A kind couple discover Hercules abandoned and rescue him with every intention of raising him as their own. When Hercules becomes a teenager and feels like an outcast because of his super strength his parents tell him how they found him as a baby and how he wore a medallion with the mark of the gods. With this new information Hercules decides to travel to the temple of Zeus to find out where he belongs. Join us for this fun guest episode with sister of the podcast Beth as we dive into the world of Hercules.

This week at The Film Club we’re talking about Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! The film follows Scooby and the gang on a dark desert highway where they encounter a sandstorm that causes the Mystery Machine to accidentally veer off the road and into Government property. Soon after the sandstorm passes the gang sees a UFO and must investigate. The gang walks into the nearest town to look for help with their damaged Mystery Machine and learn from the people of the town that UFO’s are a common sight and are causing residents to leave the town. Join us for this fun guest episode with friend of the podcast Alex as we dive into the world of Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders.

This week at The Film Club we’re talking about Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost! The film follows Scooby-Doo and the gang to Oakhaven, Massachusetts to investigate the spooky occurrences of the town. Famous horror novelist Ben Ravencroft is from Oakhaven and is the descendant of a rumored witch Sarah Ravencroft. Ben is determined to prove his ancestor Sarah was falsely accused of being a witch and is desperately searching for her long lost diary. Meanwhile Scooby and the gang are trying to investigate the witch’s ghost that is haunting the town. Join us for this fun guest episode with friend of the podcast Alex as we dive into the world of Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost.

This week at The Film Club we’re kicking off our Cartoon June with a gem from the 1960s! We’re discussing Gay Purr-ee with special guest and friend of the podcast Reggie! The film follows a young cat named Mewsette who lives in the rural countryside of Provence. Mewsette is in love with the dashing tomcat Jaune Tom who is also head over heels for her. When Mewsette’s owner’s sister comes to visit and regales stories of living in beautiful Paris Mewsette decides she must visit the big city. Jaune Tom learns Mewsette has left the farm and chases her all the way to Paris in the hopes of convincing her to return home. Join us for this fun guest episode as we dive into the world of Gay Purr-ee.

This week at The Film Club we’re concluding our Star Wars Month with the final film of the sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker! The film begins with Kylo Ren obtaining a Sith Wayfinder that takes him to the mysterious planet of Exegol where he discovers the evil Emperor Palpatine is alive-ish. Meanwhile Rey is continuing her Jedi training now with Leia but when word comes in from an intelligence spy in the first order that Palpatine is alive on Exegol and wants Rey dead, the Resistance must act fast. Rey remembers reading in Luke’s notes that a Sith Wayfinder can help guide them to the Sith and she’s determined to find her way to face Palpatine. Kylo continues to struggle with his pull to the light side of the force while Rey fears she’ll be dragged into the dark side of the force. Join us for this fun conclusion of Star Wars Month as we dive into the world of The Rise of Skywalker.

This week at The Film Club we’re talking about Star Wars: The Last Jedi! The film takes place immediately after the events of The Force Awakens, The First Order is chasing down The Resistance after the battle on Starkiller base. Kylo Ren and his wingmen are able to catch up with one of the Resistance ships and when Kylo hesitates to destroy the ship because he senses his mother Princess Leia onboard, one of his wingmen takes the shot and destroys the ship. Far far away on the planet of Ahch-To Rey is with Luke trying to convince him to return to the Resistance who desperately need his help. Luke refuses to return and slowly Rey is able to break down the wall he’s built and learn the true reason why he’s afraid to return. Join us for this fun guest episode with Thomas as we dive into the world of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.