The Matrix is one of my all-time favorite movies. As I mention in this pod, it is firmly in my top 10 movies. It’s a nearly perfect thrill ride with enough meat to make you think.
Agree? Disagree? Drop a comment! I’d also love to hear your thoughts about the movie in general, or your memories of seeing it the first time.
In This Episode
What do you think happened to spoon boy?
Remembering the ‘What is the Matrix?’ ad campaign
Working at Blockbuster Video in 1999
What is The Matrix? (The film)
Exploring the mysteries of the Matrix
Why this movie is J.J. Abrams’ wet dream
Philosophy and The Matrix
How The Matrix nailed the chosen “One” narrative
The two problems with the movie
Link Potpourri
Dune is the Only 'Chosen One' Prophecy that Makes Any Kind of Sense (paid read, but a membership is super reasonable!)
1999: When Gen X Disillusionment Had its Moment on the Big Screen (free read!)
Neo is a Gen X Icon (free read!)
The Matrix: Revisited — 5 Thoughts On the Old Films as a New One Debuts (free read!)
The Matrix