By Chino in Arts And Entertainment, Random Thoughts on March 14 2011
The first Matrix was one hell of a film. It helped redefine science fiction for the new generation by incorporating not just western science fiction references but also styles from Japanese manga, anime and wuxia movies. The Matrix was revolutionary and it became the bar by which “cool” movies were measured.
It’s a shame that the two subsequent sequels failed to live up to the promise of the first movie and even damaged its potential to become a classic much like the Star Wars have become over the years. It’s going to take a few more years to find out if The Matrix’s reputation does survive the effects of the poorly received sequels.
By editor in Trivia on December 10 2010
By: MJ
The movie itself had been said to have many different interpretations. One of them is that of the “Postmodern” thought. It is an allegory defining the possible result of a media-crazy, modern world. It emphasizes the movie’s storyline of a computerized world.
Another interpretation is that of a French artist, psychoanalyst, and feminist theorist namely Bracha L. Ettinger. Some of her principles have been in debates:
a.) psychoanalysis
b.) postmodernism
c.) feminist theory
d.) gaze
e.) aesthetics
Lastly, it had been said to have been inspired from different films like Japan’s Ghost in the Shell, Strange Days, Dark City, The Truman Show, Grant Morrison’s comic series The Invisibles, Doctor Who, and The Deadly Assassin.
By Chino in Matrix Plot on November 10 2010
It was at that moment when Neo finally saw the Matrix as it really is. It is composed of lines of streaming green code. He was finally declared as “the One“. Agent Smith attempted to attack him physically for the last time, but the punches were effortlessly blocked and he was destroyed by Neo. The two other agents flew away and Neo returned to the real world just in time when the ship’s EMP weapon to destroy the Sentinels had already breached the hull of the shift. There was a short epilogue that shows Neo back in the Matrix making calls promising that he will demonstrate to the people that were imprisoned in the Matrix that “anything is possible“.
By Chino in Matrix Plot on October 10 2010
Neo was running in the city towards a telephone exit when he was pursued by the agents. Sentinel Machines then converge on Nebuchadnezzars position in the real world. Neo was able to reach an exit, but Agent Smith shot him dead. Back in the real world, Trinity whispered to Neo that she was told by the Oracle that the one will make her fall in love, thus implying that Neo is really the One. She cant accept her death and kissed him. After a few seconds, Neos heart starts to beat again and stood up within the Matrix. He was shot by the Agents but he raised his palm to shelter their bullets in the air.
By Chino in Matrix Plot on September 10 2010
Neo undergo rigorous training under the supervision of Morpheus and his team. During his training, the group of Morpheus warned him about the presence of the powerful and fast sentient programs called the Agents. They have the ability to take control over the virtual body of anyone who is still connected in the system and with the purpose to seek out and delete any threats of simulation. Morpheus predicted that once Neo understands fully his capabilities as The One, no one can ever defeat him. The group has so much faith in him and considers him as their only hope against the deadly machines.
By Chino in Matrix Plot on August 10 2010
When Neo agreed to join the team, he was trained to become a member of the group. A socket at the back of his skull allows knowledge to be uploaded into his mind. Through the connection, he learned martial arts disciplines and even demonstrates his fighting skills by sparring with Morpheus in the virtual reality that is somewhat similar to the Matrix. He impressed the group with his speed. In his future trainings, Neo was introduced to the dangers inside the Matrix. The injuries he suffered are like in the real world, which means that if he is killed inside the Matrix, his physical body will also die.
By Chino in Matrix Plot on July 10 2010
Its 2199 and humanity is fighting against machines that were created in the early 21st century. Thick black clouds conquered the sky due to the attempt by humans to cut off the supply of solar power. The machines used human beings as their energy source. People in pods are used to absorb bioelectrical energy and body heat. 1999 is the world which Neo inhabited and he is now living in an illusory stimulated reality construct due to the birth of the Matrix. The group of Morpheus can unplug others from the matrix and include them in their team against the machines. According to Morpheus, Neo is The One that was predicted to end the war between the humans and machines through his limitless control over the Matrix.
By Chino in Production Team on June 10 2010
Warner Bros. Studios and Australian Village Roadshow Pictures co-produced The Matrix. The scenes were filmed at the Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia and in the city itself. If you happen to notice, popular landmarks were excluded to be able to maintain the setting of a generic American City. On the other hand, tourism spots such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, AWA Tower, Martin Place and Commonwealth Bank Branches are visible in some shots. The Subtle nods were included to Chicago, Illinois, the home city of the directors, through place names, city maps, and a subtly placed picture of the Sears Tower.
By Chino in Trivia on May 10 2010
In Mythology, Persephone was a gorgeous woman who was abducted by Hades, lord of the Underworld. Finally she agreed to stay with Hades, but Persephone’s mother, Demeter, wanted Persephone back. She had a talk with Hades – and a compromise was reached. Because Persephone had already eaten some pomegranate seeds, she could not return fully. Persephone would stay with Hades for half the year, when it would be cold and dark (i.e. winter). Then she would come up to be with Demeter for half the year (i.e. summer).
The parallels for this story are several. First, in both cases Persephone is a beautiful woman paired up with a powerful man who controls dark forces. The man works against the aims of the free will of indivduals. The idea that Persephone is trapped because she ate pomegranate seeds is similar to the red pill choice Neo had to make – Persephone undoubtedly understands the nature of the Matrix, but has chosen to stay within it.
By Chino in Information on April 20 2010
First, the movie Persephone. Played by Monica Bellucci, Persephone is the wife of Merovingian. Neo and crew are told by the Oracle to talk with Merovingian because he holds the “Keymaster” – and the Keymaster is who they need to open a special door to get the answers they need. He opens a gateway to new knowledge.
Merovingian refuses to give up the Keymaster, and talks to them about choice and lack of choice. He demonstrates that he gave a gorgeous woman some food to make her super-horny, and that she has no choice about her feeling this way. He then of course proceeds to go and “take advantage” of her in this state. Persephone has had enough at this point, and tells Neo that she will give him the Keymaster – in return for a REAL kiss. Neo is unsure but agrees to do it.
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