Annie Kapur
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A Filmmaker's Review: "Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children" (Netflix, 2018)
I initially watched this documentary because of the fact it was being recommended to me so much by Netflix that I was struggling now to avoid it appearing on my homepage. I caved in and after a few days, I watched it. The show goes over the death of Prince Albert and then shows us the rather volatile reaction towards it by Queen Victoria. She goes into extravagant mourning for more than a decade and takes it out on her children. Over the course of the three episodes, we see her relationship with her children become more and more tense and strained as some manage to escape her and leave home and some are left behind to deal with her ever-growing mess of her life.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 25)
Part 25 is a huge milestone for me and I want to thank everyone who has come on this special journey with me. I have done so much reading this year since the pandemic caused most of the world to go into quarantines and lockdowns. I have been concentrating on modern classics so far and making sure that I can get read as much as I can from all over the world during the 20th century. I have a massive interest in how literature developed in the 20th century because it seems that there were not only massive developments but there were also thematic additions. There were psychological additions and I love the way we get a variation of philosophy and psychology within the books, even if some of them are set during the past. War fiction especially, with the discovery of PTSD, became more thorough and realistic. Obviously, with the first and second World Wars, we get a more thorough look as well because some of the writers actually became soldiers, came back and wrote about it. Or, if they were Wilfred Owen, they died there.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett is one of the finest actresses of the 21st century and she has portrayed a multitude of amazing and complex characters. As a woman, she has become one of the most respected people in her sector with many other actresses clearly attempting to copy or replicate her style. Her acting has become widely watched from audiences all around the world with a cult following developing around her. From her villainous appearances to her high drama, her romantic characters and her biopics in which she plays real people - Cate Blanchett can pretty much portray any character. Personally, she is one of my favourite actresses.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
Five Books That Changed My Life
Throughout the years, there have been many books that have changed my existence for the positive. Some of these books I have read multiple times over the years and some of them I have even annotated. When it comes to reading, it is the one pleasure I have in my life in which I have never said to myself 'I don't feel like it' - when it comes to reading, I always feel like it. There's many books I could've put on this list, but the five I have ultimately chosen are extra special.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the 40 Things You Should Know About "Pulp Fiction" (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994) is normally a favourite amongst the clan of 'movie buffs' who watch Fight Club on a regular basis and live in their mother's basements at the age of 35. But, it has been analysed and analysed and over analysed by these people that the movie itself has become a kind of cliché whilst these men pretend to be edgy movie-goers, they have pretty much worn the film out for most people.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 24)
Recently, I have been looking at translations in fiction and I have noticed that some translations are better than others. For example: JD Smith's translation of the "Mahabharata" is possibly one of the better translations into English that I have seen. Constance Garnett is one of the most famous names in translation literature - possibly most famous for the following translations of hers (some of which are still in print today!). Check these out if you can find them:
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to 45 Things You Should Know About "Vertigo" (1958)
One of my favourite films of all time and possibly one of my favourite films by Hitchcock next to Strangers on a Train (1951) - Vertigo (1958) has constantly been referred to as one of the greatest films ever made due to its deceptive and dark nature. Its ability to keep you guessing and keep you invested in the entire story is something you hardly see anymore in film. The great performance of Jimmy Stewart and the magnum opus of Kim Novak are included in this classic psychodrama in which you will constantly feel as if you've missed something important. It is a brilliant movie that plays with fear and toys with trust. I absolutely love it and watch it whenever it appears on TV or whenever I need a thrill.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 23)
Reading is the greatest activity in the world and it has all the ability to make you vanish from the real world into an entirely new one where anything is possible and you don't have to see or hear the stupid people you normally live with (if you don't live with anyone then lucky you). Anyways, reading is a great and fascinating activity and here are some other reasons why:
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 22)
Reading is one of the most brilliant and immersive solitary activities you can do. It's also a great way of relaxing your mind into another world or time. It's one of the greatest things to do in the world and I enjoy it more than anything else. Let us therefore talk about what most people believe is the greatest book ever written and why.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Orson Welles
The ultimate filmmaker, Orson Welles' name is synonymous with cinema and has this aura attached to it of a legacy that nobody would ever forget. From his own films such as "Citizen Kane" (1941) he made at 25 years' old, becoming known as one of the greatest films ever made to his performance in "The Third Man" (1949) - Welles is a man of incredible and undeniable talent. A true visionary of the film culture who provided us with an incredible amount of work to read and watch for the rest of our studies.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to 30 Things You Should Know About "Gaslight" (1944)
One of my personal favourite films of all time was released on this day in 1944. The psycho-drama "Gaslight" (1944) starring Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman with Angela Lansbury's acting debut was released on this day 76 years' ago (as of 2020). I have loved this movie for a very long time because I really think Bergman's performance is something extreme. It is possibly one of her greatest performances of all time and, in my opinion, one of the greatest performances of any actress ever. If this film were to be remade then I think that Marion Cotillard would be brilliant as Bergman's character because it is just so psychotic and over-the-top. It is a crazy difficult role to play and I can see that Bergman played the character amazingly. I was in awe and still am over the greatness of the performance.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 21)
Welcome to part 21 of our journey and can I say another big thank you to everyone who has continued to support these articles especially during this difficult time. Today, I want to talk shortly about literary snobbery and how it harms everyone in the bookworm community. I'm not just talking about what you read, but I'm talking about how you read it. I would say that literary snobbery happens mostly in the middle aged female category and they perpetuate it for a reason I cannot understand.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
