Annie Kapur
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20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 10)
Finally, we have reached part 10 of our journey through my reading of 2020. Now, if you haven't reached 200, then don't be discouraged - I don't judge people based on speed or even what they choose to read. I don't really judge people anyway. I just like it when someone reads something for enjoyment - even if that means reading one page a day or reading one book a year. Reading for enjoyment and reading the way you enjoy is more important that anything else in the world. Why? Well, because first and foremost, reading is a medium of entertainment. You must do it in a way that entertains you. If it entertains you to read three or four books a day then go ahead, if it entertains you to read one book a year then you do that too.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
On Death and Dying
Throughout my life I have always found comfort in the fact that one day, I am going to die. Death does not frighten me and I do not think it ever has or will. Non-existence does not bother me and also, never has. The very thought of receiving an eternal rest puts some sort of calm into my bones and almost strikes joy into my blood. I would love nothing more than for this world and all its future generations to go spinning on without me. Some people have found that strange that I take comfort in knowing death will one day come and so, allow me to explain.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Psyche
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 9)
If you haven't read Parts 1-8 then you can head to my page to do so. I will reiterate that these articles are purely for me documenting my reading through 2020. When I did this last year in 2019, I just posted the article at the end of the year instead of splitting it up. Now, if you know how I read then that would amount to almost 500 books in one article. I found this rather counterproductive when it came to the reading public. So, for making it better for me and you, I have chosen to split it up into sections of 20 - I went with the year we're in for the number. Here's some stuff about me if you don't know me already...
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to 100 Things You Should Know About "The Godfather" (1972)
On the 15th of March, 1972, the world of cinema would change forever at one of the most anticipated premieres in cinema history. "The Godfather" was premiered on this day in 1972 and became one of the most beloved films in cinema history with some people citing it as the greatest film ever made. It is on my own older brother's list of favourite movies and I myself have watched it countless times over the past 10-15 years. There is no doubt about the fact that it was a landmark in cinema history not only through its technique, its story and its ability to create atmosphere - but also through the stellar cast of Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire and many more. It truly is one of the great moments in cinema history that is still remembered today by many who were there at the time it was released. Today, as of 2020, we celebrate the movie's 48th anniversary.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.8)
I have done many of these lists so far and the only real reason I was late with Part 7 was because I got sick. Anyways, we're pretty much back on track now and here we are at part 8, numbers 141-160. Now, as I've always said - it is never the quantity of what you read, it's not even what some consider to be the 'quality' of what you're reading. Reading is a medium of entertainment and is subjective to the individual, that is all. As long as you are enjoying yourself, you could spend ten years reading the same book - it is nobody else's business but yours.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "The Last Czars" (2019, Netflix)
I kind of don't want to admit that I watched this entire show in the space of a few days but here we are. Anyways, this show was definitely the right kind of show for me. A strange blend between a documentary starring some of the greats of Russian Historical Studies and then we have a dramatisation of it for the other half which dominates the show. The one thing I loved about this series is it takes the time to explain why things are happening the way they are and they are all set against a backdrop of the doctor coming to check if the stranger in the hospital is actually Anastasia or is just a woman with a severe mental disorder.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "What Happened Miss Simone?" (2015)
Nina Simone is known as not only one of the world's greatest entertainers, but also one of the 20th century's greatest pianists. A singer of revolutionary politics, she was not as appreciated at her time as she has been after her revival period. Her songs have often been anthems for causes such as the seminal "Mississippi Goddam" and her covers of jazz classics have always reminded us of the legendary Billie Holiday as Nina Simone once sang "My Baby Just Cares For Me" and even the song "Fine and Mellow".
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Beat
A Filmmaker's Best: Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick was possibly one of the most influential directors ever with a lot of his work being either in the Library of Congress Film Registry or his director styles being imitated by others. When it comes down to it, I can honestly say that many of my own efforts at analysing film have been influenced philosophies and skills initially put to the forefront of cinema by Stanley Kubrick.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Quicksand" (1950)
I'm not going to lie, I had never even come across this movie before I just ended up finding it one day. It seemed like something I'd enjoy and so I went ahead and watched it. It's not very long but it is very, very good. Initially, I thought it was just going to be another film noir - but no, it's actually a crime/comedy film. It's hilarious.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
March 3rd marks the anniversary of one of Tim Burton's strangest creations. "Alice in Wonderland" (2010) was released on this day ten years ago (as of the writing of this article - 2020). If you're like me and remember watching this in the cinema then let's feel sorry for ourselves once again as we travel back to a simpler time when the radio stations were blasting all the pop music from 2000-2009 in hope of ending the decade on a good note for the sake of nostalgia. Let us go back to a time when everyone born in the 90s was now beginning to really grow up and when we all realised that we wouldn't stay young forever. Let's go back to the year 2010 and take a look at why this film is actually quite culturally important. Yes, I said that. I said it was culturally important.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
So, I watched this film a while back and I have recently re-watched it because I found it on YouTube Movies and rented it for £3.49. I'm not going to lie when I say this but it was a great movie back then and it's a great movie now. It's one of those very unforgettable movies which has an amazing sense of obsession and self-destruction that is styled like a modern thriller movie. A film way ahead of its time, it makes for an excellent and immersive viewing experience with an intense amount of psychological treatment on behalf of the characters. It is an amazing movie which is resonant of the paranoid sociopathic films we have seen of the 1970s onwards.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
