
The Vanishing Irish: Households, Migration, and the Rural Economy in Ireland, 1850-1914
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In the years between the Great Famine of the 1840s and the First World War, Ireland experienced a...

Sarah (7800 KP) rated Avengers: Endgame (2019) in Movies
Apr 25, 2019
I’m going to struggle to say too much about this film without giving away any spoilers, but what I will say is that it is a truly intense experience. It manages to seamlessly tie up some of the loose ends from previous Marvel films in a matter of a few scenes and minutes, and also move the surviving characters on effortlessly from where we last saw them in Infinity War. This film does not play out the way I expected it to (in a good way) especially during the first third, but this could’ve been because I’ve refused to read any theories beforehand. But this for me made it even more enjoyable and I think the way this played out was rather nostalgic and heartwarming in a way. I spent most of this film torn between a mixture of emotions: on the edge of my seat suspense, confusion and sheer wtf moments, and yes I even shed a tear or two. I’ve never felt so gripped and invested before in a film I’ve seen at the cinema, especially one that’s on for over three hours. My only criticism (which explains why it isn’t a 10) is that some of the characters are underused or go missing with not very satisfactory explanations, and while I appreciate that this is a big film with lots of characters, it doesn’t do as much justice to them as Infinity War did. Despite this though, it is an incredibly enjoyable film with a very emotional and satisfying ending.
And this isn’t a spoiler, but don’t bother waiting after the film. There aren’t any post credits scenes.

Doing Time with Nehru - The Story of an Indian-Chinese Family
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It's midnight and there are fists pounding on the door. Authoritative voices shouting, "We're coming...

First Out in Earnest: The Remarkable Life of Jo Lancaster DFC from Bomber Command Pilot to Test Pilot and the Martin Baker Ejection Seat
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John Oliver (Jo) Lancaster DFC had a remarkable career in aviation spanning half a century. Starting...

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk: Heir to the Empire
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Part of The World in A Life series, this brief text provides insight into the life of Mustafa Kemal...

My Father, Frank: Unresting Spirit of Everest
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Frank Smythe's mountaineering achievements in the decade before the Second World War became a part...

I Feel So Good: The Life and Times of Big Bill Broonzy
Peter Guralnick, Bob Riesman and Pete Townshend
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A major figure in American blues and folk music, Big Bill Broonzy (1903-58) left his Arkansas Delta...

The German Pacific Locomotive: Its Design and Development
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The German Pacific Locomotive (Its Design and Development) is David Maidments fourth book in the...

The Colour of Injustice: The Mysterious Murder of the Daughter of a High Court Judge
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Based on actual (sometimes exclusive) materials, The Colour of Injustice raises questions about...

Bride of Thunder
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Betrayed by her husband, a beautiful Texas bride discovers the true meaning of faith, courage, and...
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) Apr 25, 2019