This week at The Film Club we’re talking about a true blast from the past and gem of a film, The Pagemaster. The film tells the story of Richard Tyler who is a very scared kid who loves statistics but doesn’t fit in with the kids in his neighborhood. One day Richard’s dad sends him to a local hardware store to pick up nails and also to get Richard to become more independent but things take a turn when Richard gets caught in a storm which leads him to seeking refuge in a public library. Richard meets Mr. Dewey a librarian who gives Richard a library card unbeknownst to Richard this card is the start of an epic adventure. Richard is transported into the world of books and must find the exit to return home to his family. Luckily Richard doesn’t have to embark on this journey alone he’s guided by three lively books Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror. Richard strikes up a deal with the book’s if they help him return to the real world he’ll check them out of the library that they’ve been stuck in for years. Can Richard and his new friends find the exit? Or are they doomed to stay in the library forever? Join us as we dive into the world of The Pagemaster.
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