An LA Story 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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An LA Story, Cursed Film, Dostoevsky Adaptation, Hollwyood, Macbeth, Notes from the New World, Notes From the Underground, Vitaly Sumin Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

30 December

IMPORTANT ROLE OF INDEPENDENT MOVIES AND VMP FILMS IN THE ART WORLD: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Written by Melodi Bac

Independent movies were in our lives in the past, they are here in the present, and they will definitely be in our future. There is a debate about where independent filmmaking stands; Is it a business form or an...

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An LA Story, Art Cinema, Dostoevsky Reimagined - BTS, Notes from the New World, Robert Hurley, The missing screenwriter, Vitaly Sumin, VM Productions, VMP Films Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

22 November

IT’S ALL CONNECTED: VMP FILMS’ NOTES FROM THE NEW WORLD TO AN LA STORY

Written by Melodi Bac

Nature is so remarkable that we, humans, often forget how perfect it is. As intellectual beings, we fall for the illusion that we’re not part of the unity of nature. However, on the contrary, it is quite the opposite....

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An LA Story, Dostoevsky Reimagined - BTS, Notes from the New World, Robert Hurley, The missing screenwriter, Vitaly Sumin, VMP Films Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

22 October

VMP Film’s Short Films Have a Message For You: Remarkable AN LA STORY is Almost Out!

Written by Melodi Bac

In the old days, every movie ever made was short. In the mid-1910s feature length movies emerged. With the glorious age of feature movies rising, the shorts are cast aside. As time went by, people’s taste in entertainment changed....

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An LA Story, BTS - Dostoyevsky Reimagined, Dostoevsky, Dostoevsky Films, Dostoevsky Reimagined - BTS, dostoyevsky, Notes from the New World, Shades of Day, Short movies, Vitaly Sumin, VM Productions Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

21 September

I’m Done Worrying, Darling

Written by Laura Kenner

This year, I had the pleasure to attend the 79th Venice International Film Festival (LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA – 79). The festival was back in full swing with packed theaters, a star-filled red carpet, and… DRAMA! And if you are...

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An LA Story, behind the scenes, don'tworrydarling, drama, Venice Film Festival, Vitaly Sumin Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

18 August

The Missing Screenwriter: Truth is Stranger than Fiction

Written by Melodi Bac

“There are strange things that are taking place in this world” – Robert Hurley aka. “The Missing Screenwriter” Robert Hurley wrote these words on his website before he disappeared and became “the Missing Screenwriter”. In this article, we will...

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An LA Story, Dark Onto Light, Dostoevsky, Dostoevsky Reimagined - BTS, Investigation, Notes from the New World, Robert Hurley, The missing screenwriter, The Missing Screenwriter Robert Hurlet, The Missing Screenwriter Robert Hurley, Vitaly Sumin, VM Productions Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

30 July

Being a Spectator: Charm of Behind-the-Scenes

Written by Melodi Bac

Unknown is attractive. Thus, throughout history, people were always drawn to the unknown. In fact, the cinema world created a genre called “mystery”, as well as behind-the-scenes to honor the unknown. What is going on behind the closed doors?...

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24 March

Rage: The Invasion, The Bat and the Devil.

Written by Damon Day

Breathing out the Anger. Rage and violence, we all know them, we are all enthralled by them. Since the dawn of man, people have used rage to overcome fear, to power through difficulties and continue onward, we, as a...

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An LA Story, Comic books, film noir, Notes from the New World, Reimagining Dostoevsky - BTS, Ukraine, Vitaly Sumin Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

08 March

Did Classic Joel McCrea Movies Influence Ready or Not (2019)?

Written by Amanda Mazzillo

Classic inspired movies can be found in the most unlikely of places and utilize expected and surprising films as inspiration. The 2019 film Ready or Not–directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett and written by Guy Busick & R....

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An LA Story, Crime & Punishment, Nancy's Game, VMP Films Dostoyevsky Reimagined Leave a Comment

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