Annie Kapur
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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
A Filmmaker's Guide to 70 Things You Should Know About Citizen Kane (1941)
Citizen Kane (1941) is possibly one of the most well-known and critically beloved films in cinema history. Have you even studied film if you weren't made to watch this movie a billion times over? Anyways, the accounts of making this film were amazing in a recent book I read called "One Man Band" about Orson Welles. I personally think there are better films out there but I can see why this one is so very well respected. Most of it is due to that opening segment. It is absolutely brilliant. The death of Charles Kane at the beginning and then the start of the story coming back on itself isn't really a structure that is used until much later in cinematic history.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Sir Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis was named by TIME Magazine as the "World's Greatest Actor" and by many accounts of different sources he has been named as the greatest actor to ever live. With his intense method acting style, Daniel Day-Lewis may not have done a lot of movies, but he's never done a bad one (if we exclude Nine. I'm joking, he was just the only good performance in the film). However, the toll it took on his health was pretty extreme and with his final bow in "Phantom Thread" (2016), Daniel Day-Lewis went to his final Oscars Show as a nominee for Best Actor and then he retired, vanishing pretty much without a trace.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "The Seventh Veil" (1945)
A film without much remorse, this psychological thriller classic is about a trapped pianist who is forced to become one of the greats as her mental state slowly gets compromised. She seeks out more meaning to her life, but is shunned by her overlord and protector - a man who believes that he is above her in every way and that she owes him her life. This man is called Nicholas, but he is troubled in his own degree, eventually he cracks under the pressure of being stood up to and something wild happens. It is a sudden turn of events that changes every single character in the film and their walks of life.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
