Comments on: An Analysis of “Where The Wild Things Are” http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/ sweeter than a pixie stick, more compassionate than your mom Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:43:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Wady M http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-20593 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:58:06 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-20593 Thank you.

]]> By: Zoë http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-19798 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:29:20 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-19798 amazing. my favorite movie of all time, and i have my own analysis of it, but yours is beautiful and makes me love the movie even more. thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Ryan McGivern http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-3343 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:28:20 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-3343 Thank you Anthony for reading, and thanks for your comment!
Jonze is a very interesting filmmaker and I too look forward to his next project.
I haven’t heard of any upcoming projects from him, however (shucks).
It sounds like you’re a real film lover Anthony so I’ll suggest two books that I enjoyed as they introduced me to
new viewing lenses.
“Reel to Real” by bell hooks discusses race, class, and women as depicted in American film and
“Save the Cat” by Blake Snyder discusses the structure used by many mainstream film scripts.

Cheers, Ryan

]]> By: Anthony http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-3340 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:26:27 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-3340 Ryan, absolutely spot on analysis. I literally just finished this movie about an hour ago, had a deep discussion with my gf about all the symbolism, spirituality, hero’s journey, etc aspects of it (which she didn’t get at all), and then jumped on the net to see if anyone saw through the same lens as I. I’m happy to find this!
I think this film excellently portrayed the hero’s journey and offered some insight into a child’s pattern of thinking. I definitely learned something. I almost feel like Joseph Campbell’s himself helped direct this movie or at least added to the script. Since I’ve studied his work almost every ‘epic’ movie I see I am finding symbolism and the mythological framework at use. I hope to see more work from Jonze soon!

Ken, I’m curious to hear how a western child’s growth differs from eastern?

]]> By: michelle http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-2554 Mon, 10 May 2010 01:34:34 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-2554 Dude thanks – my kid and I watched this for mothers day – bad idea – but…your analysis is giving something to think about as I wipe his tear stained face with tissues

]]> By: Chris G http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-2424 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:31:35 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-2424 This was an AMAZING analysis, it was very emotional to read. thanks

]]> By: Ryan McGivern http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-2135 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:41:04 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-2135 Hi Ken! Thank you for your comment!

]]> By: Ken http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-2131 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:00:23 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-2131 Very good insight, Ryan. While the protagonist did not have to develop this way, development among Westenners is comon to this. You enlightened me about this movie. Very good.

]]> By: Where the Wild Things Have Issues http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-1846 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:03:08 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-1846 [...] For other reviews see Screenit (for parents), and Ryan McGivern’s spiritual/psychological angles at Mindflowers. [...]

]]> By: Ryan McGivern http://mindflowers.net/2009/10/20/an-analysis-of-where-the-wild-things-are/#comment-1836 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:42:06 +0000 http://mindflowers.net/?p=1269#comment-1836 Liam:
Thanks for your thoughtful comments and kind words!
I think your right that there is more there than may be easily accessed at the first watching and I plan on seeing it again (after hopefully doing some growing myself).
I am sure that speaking of “wild things” will come into some level of understood parlance in reference to this film and I wouldn’t be surprised to see elements integrated into therapeutic or counseling contexts.
If nothing else, the soundtrack is a moving piece of art and I’m greatly looking forward to Jonze’ next work.
Cheers, Liam!
Ryan

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