Meaghan Wilson Anastasios

Author of 'The Water Diviner,' now a film with Russell Crowe, and screenwriter of 'The Pacific with Sam Neill.'

Pining at the moment. *Sigh*. Take me back! Because I’m back home after three months spent on a working holiday in Europe. It came about because the husband and I decided to see how we’d go parking ourselves in three places for a month apiece. We chose the Andalucian town of Gaucin in Spain, the …

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As is my way, I’m going to tell you a little story. And then I want to ask you a question. The people and project involved shall remain anonymous to protect the innocent. And the not-so 😇! So, I was chatting to a friend who works in film and tv the other day (no, to …

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True story. Here’s something I heard from colleague working on what will be an extremely high-profile local TV production. One of the actors involved is rather extensively covered in tattoos. No biggie, right? Wrong. The production has to seek permission from each and every one of the skin artists who has worked on the actor’s …

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So, when I heard tell of this popping up in Surry Hills opposite one of my favourite Sydney eateries, Porteño, I thought someone was pulling my leg. But no. It’s for reelz. Turn up with your favourite bottle of plonk and consume said plonk while a professional artist guides you through the process of whipping …

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Art crimes.

Meaghan Wilson Anastasios

Dear Hotel Interior Designer, Sometimes a blank wall is preferable. There are more brilliant contemporary Australian artists out there than you can poke a stick at. And this is the best you can do? I’m trying to write, and I can’t tear my eyes away from … whatever that’s supposed to be. Yours, Meaghan