Annie Kapur
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20 Books of 2020 (Pt.18)
You all probably know by now that I'm reading more purely because of this pandemic and being able to stay inside and not go to work. However, I do love reading at least one book a day, just to keep myself sane. People keep themselves sane in many different ways: some bake, some write, some study new things, some exercise, some relax in the garden, some sleep but we all do something - there is no such thing as doing nothing. Even when you feel you are doing nothing, you are doing something. Even at 'nothingness' you are recharging and re-evaluating yourself.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.17)
I think you know by now that because of this lockdown, I've been doing far more reading than normal. This means that unfortunately, I'm reading books faster than I can write my articles. But, fortunately enough for me, I've got more time to write the articles - but less time to write them because I'm reading so quickly. I guess I had the same amount of time as before therefore. That's depressing.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Sir Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was one of the greatest actors and directors of the 20th century, especially when it comes to comedy. I have multiple posters of Charlie Chaplin in my bedroom and even a statue of Chaplin somewhere in my house. I have multiple shirts and handbags with Chaplin on them and I am still looking for Chaplin merchandise because you can never have enough Chaplin. Chaplin was not only a great actor and director but he was also an incredibly handsome man, gaining a lot of attention from the women around him during his career and most definitely, I think he is very handsome. When it comes down to it, Charlie Chaplin is still one of the most important people in film history, creating the idea of slapstick comedy on film and pushing film into the future. As one of the greatest entertainers in human history, Chaplin has made many, many films - many of them incredible and legendary including: “City Lights” (1931) and “Modern Times” (1936) - which are also two of my favourites.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo was a star of silent cinema and the later talkies, she would become a cultural icon of the old Hollywood days alongside actresses Mary Pickford, Louise Brooks, Ingrid Bergman and Clara Bow. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1895 and died in New York City in 1990 - she was 84 years' old.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.16)
Recently, someone asked me how I read so much in one day. I didn't really have much of an answer but they asked me whether I was a speed-reader. Now, I don't like that term because I don't think I read at all, for speed. I simply read. As I have grown up reading, my speed has simply developed even though things like my eyesight and my social skills have severely deteriorated. At this point, I'm 24 and I have what some people would call, an impressive reading speed. I honestly don't care for reading speed. I care for other things - enjoyment, entertainment, analysis and how immersive the book is. As long as those things are within the realm of which I am reading, I can honestly say I do not care for speed or how long/short the book is.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten War Novels of All Time
War novels always make great reads for when you're looking for the intense life experiences of some of history's greatest heroes. When you're looking for what extremes the human condition can go to, when you're interested in how much we can endure and when you need a bit of a brush up on your history - war novels are always there to turn to. But most importantly, they give you an image that you and I would probably never know. They give us that image of harshness and of near-death experiences on battlegrounds already littered with dead bodies of best friends.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.15)
As we approach Part 15, I would like to thank everyone who has been continuing to support me throughout this. That means everyone reading this right now and all the people on Instagram who are thoroughly convinced that I am an AI and not a human. I hope you think I’m human, because I am. Part 15 is a very special part because well, it’s five away from 20 and when we reach 20, we reach another round number. This is very close to my heart and it’s far better that I share them like this rather than doing one big list at the end of the year (oh god, do you remember when we tried that in 2019 and it definitely didn’t work? Well, yeah - that’s how it goes when I do that…) What I wanted to talk about today though was what I’m planning to read more of as the year goes on. Let’s have a short look at it…
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten Favourite Authors of the 20th Century
I love 20th Century Writing because there is so much rich history all over the changing world at this time. From the beginning of the 20th century in which we have World War One all the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall - from the rise of Hitler all the way to the March on Washington. There are so many different aspects of life to explore in the changing of different cultures throughout the 20th century.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten New York Review Books of All Time
I discovered the New York Review Books a few years ago, possibly just before I'd started university and since then, I have been addicted to exploring them and reading the many books that I thought I would've missed out on. From historical fiction to historical non-fiction, from abstract novels to literary criticism, there is a wide range of books to read in the series that you could hardly ever get bored as a reader.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 14)
During these uncertain times, I love to curl up with a good book. Everyone has their favourite reading styles. For me, I wake up at 3am and by 4:30am, I'm sitting down with a mug of coffee and a good book to read. Why? Well, I love the morning time and seeing the sunrise, I love that time of the day because it's all quiet and calming and also because it's one of those times where you really can just kick back and relax for the first few hours of the day.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is by far one of his generations finest actors. With a great deal of films under his belt and being renowned for portraying the action hero Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has had the greatest comeback in all of cinema history. With his days of drugs and jail behind him, Robert Downey Jr. has forged a brand new image for himself, becoming one of the most well-respected men in all of Hollywood.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the 60 Things You Should Know About "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)
In the Uptown Theatre, Washington D.C on the 2nd of April, 1968 - Stanley Kubrick premiered the epic space film, "2001:A Space Odyssey" (1968). It is clear that this film is one of the greatest films ever made with most people citing it as one of the greatest examples of the Greek/Shakespearean Tragedy in space. It is a brilliant film and a true cinematic experience to watch. Personally, I've seen it a few times and even after watching it a few times, it is still just as overwhelming as it has always been.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Futurism
