Forgotten Island
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Forgotten Island

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 202614 min

Forgotten Island is a wonderful new animated feature from the team that brought you Kung Fu Panda 2 and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. We’re introduced to childhood friends Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano). One is a free spirit, the other an aspiring scientist, and they’re both getting ready to go their separate ways. But during their last night together, they’re transported to a magical island. The film is full of mythological creatures and fantastical settings, but it’s also rooted in friendship and memory. If you’re looking for more animated epics, che...

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Hey, what's your problem? No, seriously. Are your grocery bills too high? Are you spending too much time on your phone? Maybe you're searching for a new job or you're trying to figure out how to set boundaries with your family. Whatever's on your mind, LifeKit has you covered with three episodes every week on health, money, mental health, and

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following Pop Culture Happy Hour on your favorite podcast app. I laughed. I cried within three minutes. I bet we all did. That's right. And sometimes I come to this place for magic, and that magic is the Forgotten Island. One island may be full of mythological creatures and fantastical settings, but it's rooted

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