Dostoyevsky Reimagined Archive

05 March

Did Dostoyevsky Really Draw Shakespeare?

Written by M.

Dear Readers, This is an electrifying account of a belated literary discovery. Traditionally when I think of Dostoevsky I do not immediately think of Shakespeare. I imagine people don’t tend to associate Russian classics with 16th century British playwriting. That...

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22 February

Not Dostoyevsky!

Written by Stacey Ford Osborne

Recently I was moderating the Dostoyevsky-BTS Pinterest account, and I came across an interesting message from a user with the Pinterest profile name HadesIsDoomed. The message said, simply, “Not Dostoyevsky!” I had to investigate. It turns out that HadesIsDoomed...

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16 February

Ever After: A Cinderella Story and Remedy for Any Valentine’s Day Cynic

Written by Ava Lanto

Happy Valentine’s Day from everyone at VM Productions! February is the month that prompts many to think about love, though not always in the most positive light. Some bask in the romantic traditions of Valentine’s Day while others heartily...

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16 February

February Book of the Month: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Written by Ava Lanto

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” -Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Fun Facts: Loosely based on the lives of author Louisa May Alcott and her three sisters. Alcott proceeded the novel...

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23 January

This One Goes Out to the One I Love: Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Dolls’

Written by Ava Lanto

Takeshi Kitano’s Dolls (2002) weaves the stories of three couples together with a poignant thematic thread. Told in a series of overlapping vignettes Kitano artfully emphasizes the notion of love remaining constant despite an equally constant hardship. The introductory...

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22 January

January Book of the Month: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

Written by Ava Lanto

It’s because of you when I’m in bed in the morning that I can wind my spring and tell myself I have to live another good day.” ― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood Fun Facts: The novel’s massive popularity upon...

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18 January

Production Notes: Arguments, In-Fighting, And The Truth of The Matter

Written by Lauren Saccone

I hate to admit this, loyal VM Productions‘ fans, but all has not been well within the team as of late. There has been some internal strife and debate. There have been disagreements. It’s made things a bit awkward,...

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13 January

Lost in Translation: Book to Movie Adaptation

Written by Christopher Lee

I believe in two things. The power of reading, and the catharsis of writing. In my life thus far, these two universal truths have served to be invaluable beyond belief. And, while I do consider myself a decent...

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11 January

Dostoyevsky Variations by Noel Vera

Written by VM Productions

Dostoevsky has never been far from Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz’s mind. Crime and Punishment figures prominently in Diaz’s debut feature, The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion (98), with the quietly impressive Raymond Bagatsing playing a version of Raskolnikov as a kidnapper...

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30 December

Dostoevsky’s odd eating habits

Written by VM Productions

Readers often notice that Dostoevsky’s main characters debate and reflect a great deal, but eat very little. However, his friends and family recalled that food had a special place in his life, often tinged with slightly bizarre rituals that...

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