Wyatt Moss-Wellington: Comment

melita

February 16, 2010

Hey Wyatt,

I like. I will say I did get excited during the hippy bits of the movie because I could see how these elements - for children - could really make an impression. I didn't think for a minute it would roll for the adults, but there was something about the message that didn't feel so blatant to a child's ears - especially wrapped around the wonderment of the music and visuals, and I really liked that. Maybe I don't see enough kids movies, but I was excited to see messages about trees having spirit, about land connecting people ...

I didn't over analyse the film cos I was there to have a mainstream experience, if I had I might have picked it up - but might not picked it up- your point about solving disagreement with war - good call.

Thought the story was a bit thin otherwise and too long. They could've got rid of 20 mins and I would've loved it a bunch more. I'm not in raptures, I thought it was nice. Enjoyed your blog but. x

Told Sam Worthington he was a wanker in 2004 when he turned up drunk to a fundraiser for my show and tried to get in for free - got 20 bux out of him - he said "do you know who I am" and I said " yes and I don't care. 20 bux or leave" - yeah - i'm so like... in with the.. like 'in' crowd... wank wank - can't resist telling that story ;)

Wyatt

November 12, 2009

Hi Paula,

Thanks for your comments and support!

Actually, my post about "What the world needs right now" was an ironic one - I don't really believe the world needs any more TV programs about serial killers. In fact we need them about as much as we need a poke in the eye with a blunt stick.

For those interested, here is a link to the David Marr article Paula mentions:

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/rudds-policy-belies-the-brutal-honesty-of-christmas-islands-names-20091027-hiyo.html

Paula Lindemann

November 12, 2009

Hi Wyatt, my name is Paula and I am writing from Brisbane Australia. I support your comments about the asylum seekers and was interested to see one of your blogs was about what the world needs now. Sort of interesting, one of my hobbies is making short films and I have just made a short film title: 'What the world needs now'. Unfortunatley I can't seem to download it to my youtube channel 69781954, called Justahack. You may like to read David Marr's article on Christmas Island. Best wishes.
Paula

Wyatt

October 6, 2009

Thanks Monica,

Although I didn't go into the implications this lazy writerly device has on our concept of male identity and gender sexual relations, I'm very glad you pointed it out via your own recent reading. I certainly agree that the pull of cheaply achieved high-handedness is irresistible for a generation scrambling to make an impact without having much to say. So hoorah for book-throwing dissent!

Of course, it is possible to include rape and sexual shame in a story without gratuitously hinging on our reactionary response to it. A good example I experienced last week was in David Hare's wonderful, wonderful latest play "Gethsemane" (a production by Company B in Sydney). It comes with genuine understanding of all involved, does not rise to match the melodrama of the situation, and does not expect its audience to either. Moreover, the plot development does not become, self-importantly, the central theme; rather, it is used only briefly in an investigation of the strange birth of political motivation. Recommended.

Monica

October 6, 2009

I am compelled to comment on your review of Disgrace even though I haven't read it....

You are absolutely right about the frustrating tendency of authors to include all kinds of sexual assault in their writing as a lazy form of character or plot development.

I first noticed this in a recent UTS writers' anthology in which the majority of short stories relied on rape as a 'stop-and-reflect' point for readers. I assumed that it was a nasty habit picked up by the current generation of budding writers. Then I read Byatt's The Children's Book and had a book-throwing tantrum when she used the same technique to make her book 'deep' or 'explore the sexual revolution of the Edwardian period' or whatever.

A friend and I recently picked up The Book Thief and wondered why we found ourselves second-guessing the intentions of every male character. We are the product of a generation of modern readers who expect sexual assault in literature. Very sad.

Thank you for describing this blight on modern writing and publishing so eloquently.

Michael

July 8, 2009

This is fantastic! I love what you're saying!

I know there has only been 2 so far but I also look forward to you liking something... (ie. I hope this doesn't turn into a rant Blog, I don't think it will as I've witnessed many spoken reviews of yours before, but just thought I'd mention it.)

I love what you're doing and want to find a thesaurus and a blog of my own to join in!!

Allecia Khartu

July 5, 2009

Hello Wyatt
I am ecstatic that I am able to contribute comments to a social marketing site that is part of my community! The site looks great!
Cheers
Allecia

Jessica Moss-Wellington

July 1, 2009

NICE ONE WYATT xo

Corey Wellington

June 29, 2009

Great job big brother! I love the site and I love what you're writing.

Nikki Hodges

June 25, 2009

Fantastic site Wyatt especially your work on the Economic Depression. I'd love to see how you tackle consumerism :)

Tallulah Kerr

June 24, 2009

Hey Wyatt, Good work, I'm glad you have a new platform for the passions of your life to be shared with the world! excellent.. I'll stay tuned.

miranda Deutsch

June 22, 2009

Wow Wyatt, your piece "REVIEW: Economanic Depression" is amazing...i'm proud to know you!