Dostoyevsky Reimagined Archive

10 March

From Dostoevsky to Hollywood: The Macbeth Effect and the Cursed Film Notes from the New World

Written by Matthew Onufrak

Fyodor Dostoyevsky‘s dramatic works were always destined to live forever. His novels unfold in cramped rooms, fevered confessions, and moral duels that resemble theatrical confrontations more than sprawling epics. When a Dostoevsky adaptation turns his writing into stage plays...

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10 July

The Wonderful Phenomenon of Film Adaptations

Written by Rogelio Medina Mata

Why don’t they make a film that actually happens like the book? Don’t you think that would be a great idea? In this article we will explore the phenomenon of books becoming films, and I will try my best...

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21 June

Real life consequences of censorship in art films

Written by Rogelio Medina Mata

What is censorship? According to Cambridge online dictionary, Censorship is “the action of preventing part or the whole of a book, film, work of art, document, or other kind of communication from being seen or made available to the...

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06 June

How much it takes to be a filmmaker?

Written by Rogelio Medina Mata

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the screen when watching a movie? Let Writer / Director / Producer Vitaly Sumin guide you through what seems almost impossible to achieve in his...

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17 May

An LA Story: Limited Time Showcase Opportunity

Written by Calista Judith

It’s no secret that LA is the film epicenter of the world. Yet, with so many people there to make their dreams a reality, it’s difficult to stand out. VMP strives to make passion projects that reflect the philosophical...

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08 April

True Crime: Cult-Like Obsession and Real Life

Written by Calista Judith

My past two posts touched on the disappearance of Robert Hurley and his relationship to the adaptation. However, they failed to touch on the grim and confusing details that transpired after he vanished without any warning. During the production...

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06 February

Your Adaptation Sucks! (And How to Make it Better)

Written by Calista Judith

Advice often given to writers when they’re starting out is to write what you know. As artists, many writers are familiar with other works either by blind consumption, nostalgic inspiration, or divine appreciation. The great authors of the past...

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22 November

VMP Films: Awaken to Love and Transformation

Written by Ashley Acevedo

In independent cinema, VMP Films stands out by blending classic literature with creative storytelling. Now, with new projects ahead, VMP Films is ready to push the limits of cinema again. VMP Films is known for its innovative approach, blending classic literature adaptations with original stories...

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09 November

The Curious Case of a Missing Screenwriter and His Adaptation

Written by Calista Judith

Ever since film developed its voice as a medium, literature provided a never-ending catalog of work begging to be displayed on the silver screen. Characters that existed for decades (and sometimes centuries), were finally represented in a visual medium....

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05 May

The Artful Analysis of “Notes From the New World”

Written by Virginia Grace Tompkins

AMERICAN PREMIERE OF “NOTES FROM THE NEW WORLD“ Welcome fellow film fans to our deep dive into the movies that speak to us on multi-layered emotional levels. Today we’re going to be focusing on the artful comparison between the...

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