Annie Kapur
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English Lecturer
🎓Literature & Writing (B.A)
🎓Film & Writing (M.A)
🎓Secondary English Education (PgDipEd) (QTS)
đź“ŤBirmingham, UK
Stories (1971/0)
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 Kapur4 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 Kapur4 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 Kapur4 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 Kapur4 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 Kapur4 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 Kapur4 years ago in Futurism
A Filmmaker's Review: "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)
For years, it has been considered as the epitome of Sci-Fi/Epic Drama and has won multiple accolades in the legacy of its release. At 52 years since it was first seen by a mass audience, there are many things in this era still that we can learn from "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). I have watched this film twice over the past ten to fifteen years and I want to show you why.
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Futurism
My Top 10 Most Dramatic Novels of All Time
Dramatic novels are always the best, I think. I love the mix of emotion alongside these wrenching stories of survival, love and death. It's a brilliantly gushing way to use your reading time. There are many, many dramatic books out there, but I really wanted to go through my top ten most amazing of all of them...
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.13)
I think I've identified the kind of literature I'm reading more and that's Golden Age British Crime Fiction. However, I'm still concentrating on keeping myself attached to reality by reading nonfiction. Unfortunately enough, I haven't really had the taste for fantasy or YA recently as I normally would - which is bothering me. I don't want to think I have grown out of it because they are some of my favourites. However, I won't read something I'm not in the mood to read. I only ever read this much for entertainment.
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to 30 Things You Should Know About "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999)
"10 Things I Hate About You" (1999) was not only the ultimate teen film whilst many of us were growing up, but was also the break-out role for the incredible and versatile actor, the late Heath Ledger. Not his first role, it is his biggest to that date. There is something really endearing about this film and although I despise teen rom-coms, I absolutely adore this film. It is so different to most others because there is a serious depth to it and it is based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew".
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.12)
Reading books is one of the biggest highlights of my entire existence. Without it I think I would go completely blank and void of any thought or feeling whatsoever. I feel like I've been given a great opportunity when it comes to reading because I enjoy it so much. I never believe people who say they don't like reading - they just haven't found the right book for them yet. Thankfully, I was very, very young when I discovered my love of reading. I would now like to take the time to talk to you about my mother, who nurtured this...
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Historical Novels of All Time
Welcome to the end of Part 12 of my 20 books of 2020 (numbers 221-240) and I would like to say again, a big thank you to those of you who have joined me on this journey. If you're interested then head to my profile page and you'll be able to see all the sections of this series. Now, let's get on with the history section of our performance.
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Geeks