Upcoming Ghost Polaroids interview: You ask the questions
I’m going to try and do something new here. By now, you guys are pretty familiar with our interview format. It’s a basic Q&A session in which we talk to the interviewee to get their side of the story and then present the evidence to you guys so that the decision on the case/evidence is done by you, the readers. Well let’s try something new this time…
For years, the story of “Wright” the ghost polaroid case has fascinated thousands of people. Myself being one of them. If you are not familiar with the case at all, let me refresh your memory….well just read it here. It’s a good one!
I’ve always wanted to do an official interview with John Matkowsky about his resident ghost. I was able to ask a few questions about two years ago when I met him during an exhibit for his gallery. Now, I’ve been in constant contact with him and have planned to go out and have a nice talk about this whole case. I really am on the fence with this story. I’ve seen the actual photographs up close and they look very authentic (Authentic in a sense that the actual polaroid was not physically manipulated). Some of the answers that the ghost that goes by “Wright”, has given are astoundingly chilling, yet poetic at times.
So given that I will be scheduling an interview with John in the upcoming week or so, I want to approach this interview a little different. I’m giving you guys the opportunity to ask your questions to John Matkowsky about this whole case. Whatever questions, comments, rants or concerns that may have popped up while you read about this case, or when you watched the “Sightings” episode when it first aired in the early 90s.
So go ahead, post your questions in the comment section or email them to me. I will compile the list and have John answer them for you!
Written by Javier Ortega - javier@ghosttheory.com
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If John – not sure which John – in the first video he is opening up a brand new pack of polaroid film provided by the producer, and some scribbling is still written (the clip didn’t show any), then I doubt any trickery was involved, unless of course they switched the film. But I’m still a tad skeptical because the magician was able to replicate the ghost writing, though under more controlled circumstances.
Given “Wright’s” apparent erudition, I couldn’t help but notice John’s voluminous bookcase in the background. I’d be interested to know more about the background of both John’s, e.g., where they went to school, what did they study, do they know any Latin or Greek, have they ever dabbled in magic, and what are their occupations.
I would be curious to know whether John Matkowsky has tried to profit commercially in any way with his alleged dealings with Wright the ghost, is he being payed money for this upcoming interview?.
Does John still communicate with Wright through polaroid images ?, has Wright given John any more insight into what’s like being a ghost and the afterlife.
I’ll post a couple of questions Jav, ask whichever ones you want.
John, understandably you feel slighted by the Sightings program and what they did. Why hold back on these polaroids and digital pictures now?
It appears Wright is a gaurdian of sorts. Has he communicated anything to you which warned you of a upcoming danger?
Has Wright stated where he is currently? (Heaven, Earth, another dimension)
Have you had any actual conversations with Wright besides question and answer?
Actually here’s one more: John, have you ever tried other means of communication, such as EVP?
Yet one more reason why you run my favorite ghost site Javier! I’ll try to think up one or two this evening or tomorrow. Thanks for this opportunity.
BC,
Thanks for the support!
I will probably meet with john in a week or so for the interview.
-Javier
http://www.lysator.liu.se/skeptical/newsletters/Georgia_Skeptic/GS06-04.TXT
scroll down to the
“SPIRIT WRITING” PHOTOGRAPHS – EXPOSED!, by Anson Kennedy
section.
after reading that, my question would be which of the gentleman involved worked in a photo lab?
also, check this out.
bellaboo,
I’ve read Joe Nickell’s take on this case and it makes sense to me.
It sounds like the most likely scenario was for them to have faked them.
What still makes me question both sides is that fact that when the skeptics recreated this, the letters in the photograph did not match the letters on the supposed ghost photos. The skeptics came up with a very “hard” looking effect, whereas the wright photos are more blended into the environment and pictures.
I really want to know how they did it if it was faked. When I last spoke with John, he had mentioned that it has now progressed to digital format. I would love for them to give me permission to enter the home and test this out on my camera.
Regardless, the messages behind this whole thing is very inspiring.
Let’s see what the interview brings…
-Javier
Javier,
I came across this story just recently about the Wright ghost and was truly amazed at the accuracy of the ghost writing particularly the timing between the questions and photo taking. Having said that, I remain somewhat skeptical of how the footage from the show Sightings was handled. Though the three individuals seem genuine enough, the lure of fortune and fame can blur the sight of logic.
My question: Can anybody snap a picture with just ANY type of camera, or does it have to be the owners of the residence?
YourRealityIsLaughable,
Excellent question. I’ll note that down.
Keep them coming.
-Javier
The skeptics came up with a very “hard” looking effect, whereas the wright photos are more blended into the environment and pictures.
well, as anson’s discussion list entry noted, someone involved DID work in a photo lab — who knows what kinds of fun things that person had access to; special effects galore with time and motive.
What changes, if any, have they noticed over time regarding the phenomena?
Ask during the interview of “Wright” said anything about the afterlife, any new we need to know that wasn’t known.
Another question is about any future events that will cause concern for this world.
Well, I was pretty superficial in my first question for Wright.
Maybe a better question is what mankind can do to help in this time of (financial,economic)turmoil.
And if there is a “wright” out there that we can call on in our own lives.
so — a week or so is up.
no interview yet?