Annie Kapur
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A Filmmaker's Review: "Race for the White House" (Netflix, 2016)
I enjoyed this series far more than I thought I would have initially because I did not think I would have enjoyed a documentary about the American Presidency at all. It’s one of those aspects of history which has never really interested me that much and I’ve never known why. (Maybe it’s because I’m from Britain and so, I’m ingrained with a belief of a guilty pleasure for pomp and decadence). There are many things that I love about this documentary, but before we get on to the slightly funny and maybe even the analytical, I would like to be partly serious for a second. I know very well who this series is narrated by and I am making absolutely zero comment about the narrator or his life. If you would like to bring me up on that, please do not - it has nothing to do with my review or my interests. Take it up with the courts and the man himself if you are so concerned please.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Films: Frank Capra
Frank Capra was probably one of the most well-known directors of early 20th Century Hollywood. Born in Italy in 1897, he was a full-blooded Sicilian and was raised a Roman Catholic. When he was only five years' old, he moved to the United States of America. Capra would later recall the 13 day journey as one of the most traumatic experiences of his life because he was disgusted by the conditions of it:
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy
I first read “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy when I was fourteen years’ old. It took me a while because on hand, I would have a notebook in order to write down how characters were related to each other, words I would look up in the dictionary and concepts I didn’t really understand upon first reading - prompting me to read the book again. The way in which I discovered the book was through the school library. The school library had the book in volumes, but only volume 1-3 was available and so, I had to seek out a full version of the book myself. I had read the blurb to the first three volumes and was convinced that this, though a long read, was going to change my life forever. By the age of fifteen, I was re-reading the book in order to get a better grasp of the characters and concepts and I had noticed that this book had changed my entire opinion on how war impacts human beings. Back then, I understood bits and pieces about PTSD of course, but when it came to people who weren’t soldiers, but just regular people - I never knew that they too, could be that far done by war. It was like staring into the soul of a group of people who were constantly nervous that one day, they would have to pack up and leave everything behind. They would have to run away from the approaching army in order to spare their own lives. It is quite emotional really.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
On This Day: 1st Academy Awards Ceremony
On this day in May, 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, LA, California - the very first Oscars Ceremony was underway. A private dinner held by the then president of AMPAS, Douglas Fairbanks and ticket costs were $5 (which is around $74-75 in today's money considering inflation). Around 270 people took their seats to watch and the ceremony itself lasted just 15 minutes. The ceremony was neither broadcast on radio of TV with the idea of the radio broadcast coming in by the following year's awards show. There were 12 awards and the winners were announced some months before the event of the dinner itself. There were only 36 banquet tables required on the night.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
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
