Annie Kapur
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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
A Filmmaker's Review: "Barry Lyndon" (1975)
And so, I was watching one of the most masterful period dramas out there last night. Before I go through why I really enjoyed this film, I'd like to give a big thank you to everyone who has been reading along or just jumped into these reviews. You are appreciated, loved and very welcome to contact me on Instagram (@anniethebritindian) at any time. Now, on with this review. Let's first and foremost talk about my history with this film. It's a long and drawn out one so please, sit tight and get a drink or something.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "The Gift" (2015)
So, I recently watched this film off a recommendation from someone online and they basically stated that it was a fun thriller to sit through. In reality, it wasn't really fun at all. Instead it was a bit of a mess, you didn't really get invested in any of the characters - you just got a bit of a blur and there was no really story. I didn't like the way it was presented in that the woman was being 'pulled around' if you will. If someone I loved did that to me, I would just get up and walk out on him and never come back - it didn't seem realistic for her to stay. I don't really have a history with this film as I had never actually heard of it, the actors or the director in my life - and so, I must have managed to completely miss it. It's not like me to miss things but I think this one just slipped away from me.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "The Man Who Laughs" (1928)
"The Man Who Laughs" (1928) is one of those films that has a legacy attached to it, often quite different to the film itself. Whilst the general public are terrified by the laughing man, the film itself is a romantic drama. The film is a perfect 'rainy day' film and has a dramatic storyline in which a woman falls in love with the 'freak' of the town - the laughing man. Now, I've seen this film a few times and since, I have come to really appreciate it even though I'm not a fan of romantic films at all. Let's take a look at how we got here:
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "Synecdoche, New York" (2008)
This film is an incredible and immersive experience when it comes to filmmaking. Like "Inception" (2010) after it and "Memento" (2000) before it, "Synecdoche, New York" (2008) feels like it is directed by Christopher Nolan, but it isn't. It is an incredible, sensitive movie with a high design quality - it makes the most of every single main actor in the cast. It is confusing as hell if you only watch the film once as a one off and I believe that to truly understand it, you have to watch it a couple of times over the course of a few years. So, let's explore how I did that...
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Review: "M" (1931)
Starring Peter Lorre, this film is one of the finest examples of Early German Cinema there is and because I loved it so much, I was actually initially thinking about doing my PhD in ... and prepare yourself... "The Impacts of Early German and Weimar Cinema on Post-1970 Modern and Post-Modern American Horror Films." I know, right. Influencing the state of horror/thriller and murder films right from the beginning, "M" (1931) is a constant classic that, since I first discovered it, I couldn't stop watching over and over. I looked especially at how much we have learnt from Lang's film. Let's look at my history with this classic then...
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
