Hey All,

I wish all of you a great 2005!!!

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Hi Sven, is there a date as too when the movie will hit your website as i haven't seen it yet and i'm almost going crazy cause i just can't find it

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Hey Sven,

Rather than email you or pm you the introduction, i've posted it here for you. See below:


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L.A. Twister, Piracy and Sticking It To The Man by Mystic Slippers (Some schmuck from vcdquality.com).

Rather than make this like some autobiographical textual auto-fellatio, i'll just get to the point.

L.A. Twister is a truly groundbreaking movie.

For those that think it is not, look between the lines. L.A. Twister is a fantastic piece of moviemaking. Period. But that is not the issue at hand here. L.A. Twister is a groundbreaking movie in the sense it is solely responsible for bringing the glitz of Hollywood's trumped up fat studio execs closer to the dark cavernous underworld that is The Internet (or rather, the movie piracy scene).

Having championed independent cinema for many years, I look forward to the latest indie releases to see what the real moviemakers are putting out. Not what the next major studio with oodles of cash is throwing it's money towards. Whilst scouring my favourite places for the latest movie releases, I stumbled across an interesting little movie named L.A. Twister. Having casually checked out the trailer, I was left startled at how utterly excellent this movie proposed itself to be through the duration of the trailer. Thus, my anticipation to see this movie was building up hence forth.

Now, as someone who loves movies, I visit both my local theatre and download the latest releases to my computer. I believe in the old adage that if you like something that much, you'll pay for it. Be it a music CD, a movie or a pair of designer jeans. Whatever. In the case of L.A. Twister, the movie was distributed on such a small scale that I stood next to no chance of getting to see this movie. That is until a workprint copy appeared on the Internet.

Having seen the movie now and immensely enjoyed it, I wrote a review on the movie at a forum i regularly contribute to at www.vcdquality.com. Imagine my surprise when a forum member informed us that the director had seen the review and posted it on the official L.A. Twister website! Hark! An actual director had not only noticed the review, but had equally embraced the fact a pirate copy of his work had appeared online by posting on our forums!

It is this kind of enthusiasm for what good can come of piracy that has genuinely impressed me with Sven Pape, director of L.A. Twister. Not only has it impressed me, but it has proven what good has come from this by the barrage of enthusiastic responses from fellow 'downloaders' that have spawned from the initial review on the forum.

It leaves me thinking where all this could lead to in the future. As a community, i think i speak for a whole in saying we are all duly impressed with the reaction Mr. Pape has given to his work being illegaly distributed online, but also the enthusiasm with which he has approached it and his new found army of fans. I believe it proves wholeheartedly that some good can arise from movie piracy. It's just a shame that the MPAA and other bodies don't see it this way and treat what are basically the movie world's best customers as cretinous oiks out to destroy them.

In the wake of recent issues in today's modern world, I believe these 'people' (for want of a better word) would be better off spending the money they currently waste on fruitless court cases and ignorant ad campaigns on better projects. Consider investing more in independent filmaking. Failing that, try paying so called 'stars' a more reasonable amount of money rather than the ludicrous sums today's A-List currently demand.

In closing i would like to take this opportunity to thank all the groups past and present across all areas of 'the scene' for risking so much to bring us 'freeloaders' the wonderful product they do. For if it wasn't for you we would all be brainwashed by the money monster that is the corporate machine.

Enjoy the movie. Impeach George W. Bush. Free Tibet.

Mystic Slippers for www.vcdquality.com.

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Originally posted by lolobo21
He should introduce on video, so that the heart of our dearly departed VCDKrew can finally be contented.

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lol

Sven, excellent job, i really enjoyed the flick. Out of curiosity, is there anyway i could send you some of my directing work? I'd really like to know your opinion on it. It's not anything big, just some funny home made stuff that all our friends really enjoyed. thanks

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Hey sven, I got an idea. I know its in the news with a lot of hoopla, but how bout one of the various charties for the tsunami victims. I am sure these poor, innocent, poeple, are in desperate need of aid. So far, the world has come to their rescue, but more needs to be done. Not to bring politics here, but some unmentioned person we unfortunately voted in, donated a mere 35 million ( 1 day of war in iraq), whereas the world is stepping to the forefront. Maybe having the funds go here, to those people that are mostly forgotten might be a kind hearted thing. Even make mention on your dvd, not to exploit, but to promote for their cause. Proceeds from the sale go to help the vicitims of the tsunami. Those areas are so impoverished, I am sure they will be rebuilding their infrastructure for a few years. Anyhow, its a thought.

On another note, dont be discouraged. One man's opinion, is another man's delight. Just cause the stooge didnt like it, seems you got an overwhelming support team going here. Best of luck. Hope to see you helping in more films. Know if Jamesa Cameron plans any future projects, and do you plan to help? Ghost of the Abyss was excellent movie too. I think you are well deserved in your respects, and hope you get on major projects, as well as have your own, in the near future. Sure if you are allowed to say, people at vcdquality would love to hear.

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Hi Sven,
no Braunschweig is to far ! Im close to the Ruhrpott

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Watched the movie and i have to say it rocked!!!

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Hey there,

I felt bad about posting until we got the movie online. And as of this night this is the case. Sorry that it took so long. But we did it...

go to

http://www.latwistermovie.com/dev/backdoor.htm

and you are one step away from seeing the film. I'll leave it up to you guys to post the secret word. If you already know a little bit about the film, you'll know the answer anyway;-)

BTW the film will come to theaters in Davis/Sacramento, CA on Feb. 12 and we are very close to having dates for Cleveland, Portland and Hartford.

good times,

Sven

www.latwistermovie.com

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i think someone posting the secret word would just help those too lazy to find it themselves. if i see anyone posting it, i'll remove it

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i think someone posting the secret word would just help those too lazy to find it themselves. if i see anyone posting it, i'll remove it

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you don't have to download it again, there is always another way ;-)


cheers, Sven
www.latwistermovie.com

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Also the Workprint is actually better quality than this asf stream

Nice Flick ' ll buy the DVD

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Bump cos this thread went a bit quiet, when it shouldn't have!

Any news on the DVD ?

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Yeah, i wanna buy the DVD! Any details Sven?

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yes, I noticed, that the discussion in this thread is slowing down, but I'll be here if you got questions...

DVD: no definitive release date yet. The film is currently at the mercy of the higher powers (between our rep and the distributor we are trying to figure out what is best for the film).

I'm working on the scene edition and am currently editing the special features.

Meanwhile I'm spending my nights writing and rewriting, hoping that I can get my next script in shape for preproduction. I'm a huge Hitchcock fan and I think that this upcoming project is really what I'm all about.

good times,

Sven

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Piracy...
Sure it must hurt the indursty a little, but they make enough money as it is, soo... im going to keep on pirating

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Originally posted by Quietmovement
I have never seen this movie yet. But because of M$ now I will. The Bootleg Scene in my opinion is GREAT. Not Only Does it allow you to chose if you like the movie before wasting your money on it, it also allows you to watch movies in the comfort of your own house (I prefer my couches and my home theater over actually having to go out and sit in those uncomfortable chairs) that's my opinion personally. And Like Someone else mentioned, if it wasn't for the bootleg scene I would of never heard about this movie ever. A lot of times there are movies i hear about and I can't get my hands on them, but this scene makes it possible for me to view those movies. and for the records *Like everyone else that loves movies, I also buy ALL my favorite movies.

Sven what you've done is sweet man,
Much Respect.

Lye - fIve 1 Nina

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im from australia and as yet have been unable to view this movie........but in just a short time i will be watching what every person has been discussing in this wonderful world .thus the web........as for mpaa...catchme if you can..

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Originally posted by mirrors34
...as for mpaa...catchme if you can..

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whats the secret word? please

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Burt Reynolds

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hey guys,

i'm currently shooting a horror film with Zack and Dominic Keating, check out www.hollywoodkills.com for updates.

distributor is currently holding a lock on the L.A. Twister DVD, hope to have news soon.

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