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A Filmmaker's Review: "The Autopsy of Jane Doe" (2017)
There's a lot to be said about this film, but as you can see I gave it a two out of five. The reason mainly being is that the film is clearly a thriller of some kind, but not a horror movie. It doesn't scare - it doesn't creep you out and most of all, it hardly makes the audience uncomfortable. It is simply an autopsy with sinister secrets. Not horror, but a good thriller if you're looking. The mislabeling of the film has cost it a few marks.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Sinister 2" (2015)
Now, let's start off with the fact that I really quite enjoyed the first "Sinister" movie and after that, I got quite excited for the second. I was in my second year of university when it hit the screens and so, I was all ready and prepared to watch it. The first time I saw the second movie, I didn't think too much of it and probably would've given it 1/5 if that. Afterwards, I started looking around in the film - scenes and themes, connections and symbols and realised that it is quite a clever film. Even though the concept is overused, the film itself is clever in its portrayal of the story.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the 10 Greatest Films of All Time
There are a few lists that claim to have the greatest films of all time present on them. But on this list I really just want to go through what I think are the greatest films. Now, I will be looking at a list of criteria for what makes the film 'the greatest film' of all time and some of you may find it shocking, some of you may not like my list and some of you may think it's either in the wrong order or that some films just shouldn't be there altogether. If you think this then please don't go and write a blog about it - I think it's very important to have various other views out there. Don't you get tired of reading the list of the same ten films over and over again, it's like one website just copied and pasted it on to their own page. Now, what I think are the best films of all time have to tick all the following boxes:
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Greatest Films by David Fincher. Top Story - December 2019.
David Fincher was born in Denver Colorado in 1957, making him 62 years' old at the time of this article being written. In his career, which began in 1980, he has amassed some great films and filmmaking styles that he is fairly well-known for. For example: he is very well-known for his main characters receiving increasing amounts of pressure throughout the film and become either fixated or obsessive on one idea. Son of a "Life" Magazine writer, David Fincher was no stranger to the world of celebrity obsession and so, I believe he satirically put obsession into his films in order to show us all what exactly it is we're missing.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Like Minds" (2006)
A highly underrated cult thriller, "Like Minds" (2006) is mostly based on and depends on the understanding of various Christian/Anti-Vatican historical legends and facts in order to make sense of the film. Thankfully, if you're over 12 you've probably heard of them at least and the rest of it is explained in the film. I've probably watched this film some five or six times and the first time was just recently after it came out and it really creeped out the then, eleven year old me. It was a DVD release and was about a year after the release of the film. It's pretty gory and there's a bit to stomach but mostly it's a thriller and a very psychological one at that, so let's investigate what made this film so damn good.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Criminal
A Filmmaker's Review: "Rosemary's Baby" (1968)
As one of the most iconic horror/thriller films of all time, there are obviously high expectations when watching the film. No matter how many times you watch it, you always expect to be thrilled in some way. Whether this is by those dodgy montages littered throughout the film or by the shocking ending that finalises the strangeness that had been prominent throughout the movie. Whatever you are doing at the time and however many times you've seen the film - you still expect that same thrill and yes, you definitely get it.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Review: Autopsy S1, E1 - "The Last Hours of Michael Jackson." (2014)
"The Last Hours of Michael Jackson" is the first episode of the first season of the show 'autopsy' - a show about the causes of death that have befell some of the world's most prominent stars. Normally, the causes are shrouded in mystery as was the case for actor Heath Ledger and the biggest name in music, Elvis Presley. Singers like Whitney Houston, actors and actresses such as Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Marilyn Monroe have all had their own episode. But it all began one day in 2014, when Michael Jackson's autopsy was aired on television almost 5 years after he died. The King of Pop's death began not in 2009 on that fateful day in June, but according to 'autopsy' it began in the 80s - when Michael Jackson suffered serious burns which led to a dependance on pain killers for the rest of his life.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: Autopsy S3 E1 - "The Last Hours of Elvis Presley" (2014)
"The Last Hours of Elvis Presley" is a show that deals with the death and autopsy of the King of Rock and Roll. It is a part of the 'autopsy' TV series which deals with investigations in to the deaths of the world's biggest stars such as: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and of course, Elvis Presley. The mysterious natures of the deaths happen to be not only the part and parcel to the documentary, but also how they lived their life is just as important.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: Autopsy: S5 E3 - "The Last Hours of Heath Ledger" (2015)
"The Last Hours of Heath Ledger" is the 3rd episode of the 5th season of "Autopsy" - a show that investigates the deaths of stars who died in somewhat unexplained, mysterious or confusing circumstances that seemed either completely out of character, or simply didn't add up. This one seems to be more about how Heath Ledger led his life and led up to his death than just dealing with his death when he actually died. When this was initially on television I think I missed the first half of it, because I live in England it was usually on Channel 5, including that one they did about Michael Jackson. But this one was on - and I think I missed about 25-30 minutes of it. So, as I now have Amazon Prime, I can watch all of them at my own disposal and when I have the money to pay for them.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Elvis Presley: The Searcher" (2018)
I watched "The Searcher" (2018) obviously after listening to the soundtrack and watching a number of Elvis documentaries. The truth is, I watched it when it came out but because it was on so late at night and I'd been at work, I didn't actually make it the whole way through the film before falling asleep. It's not boring at all, I was just tired. It's a very well-made film and I really quite enjoy it as it is a refreshing different look at the Elvis myth that doesn't concentrate on death and destruction in a somewhat apocalyptic fashion. Instead, it focuses more on how Elvis was in himself, how he was named by this film as 'the searcher' and what exactly that means. With lots of people talking about him who knew him such as Sam Phillips and Priscilla Presley, we get an intimate portrait of one of the world's biggest icons ever. It is a brilliant, shining documentary that not only has an incredible soundtrack, but also has some incredible moments in which you are forced to really think about where Elvis came from and what he was doing to make a name for himself.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Michael Jackson: The Last 24 Hours" (2018)
"Michael Jackson: The Last 24 Hours" is one of those documentaries that shines a light on to not only the death of Michael Jackson, but the incredible but ultimately, tiring, life he led. It is a classic portrait and a great, raw look at one of history's greatest artists. Personally, he is one of my biggest heroes and I will always love, respect and cherish the man as an idol of mine. Michael Jackson's death was not only a blow for me, but one for the entire planet - ultimately, it was our fault he died. We pushed him much too far and we kept saying 'more' when in reality, he needed rest. He didn't get any rest, and so now - now, I guess he's resting. At least the man got to lie down for once. He was working non-stop throughout his 40-year career from five years' old until his death at 50. No wonder he was completely shattered.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Elvis Presley: The Last 24 Hours" (2004)
Elvis Presley is one of my heroes. My entire family is obsessed with him. My father owns a statue of him, a record collection, various pieces of merchandise. Elvis practically lives in my house constantly and was always there when I was growing up. Since I can remember, he has been a constant shining light of music in my life - as were people like Michael Jackson, Prince, Lionel Richie and others of this kind I listened to from a very early age. Elvis was always the obsession of the entire family though. I remember going to my aunt's house on his birthday and there was just Elvis music on all day, all the merchandise was out (including tupperware, cutlery and plates etc.) There was a massive cape-like shroud with his face on it and obviously, there were pictures my aunt took when she went to Graceland. My parents' wedding song was "Love Me Tender" and yes, I had my own disc collection of Elvis songs.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
