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First impressions: ‘It: Chapter Two’ (2019) and the town librarian hero

“That was long overdue. Get it? ‘Cause we’re in a library.”

First impressions: ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ (2019) and its memorable fight scene in the NYPL

This man had no time to waste, and neither did the librarian.

First impressions: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019)

“To Wong, thanks for everything”

First impressions: ‘Captain Marvel’ and its archives scene

Cue the chase-and-fight scene in the archives!

First impressions: ‘BlacKkKlansman’ (2018)

Letting out some steam in the Records Room

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