Many people like The Matrix for many different reasons – for example, the mind-bending nature of the plot, the incredible special effects, the intense fight scenes, and of course the ultra cool Matrix sunglasses, to name a few. That said, although all of those elements are truly awesome, for me the best part is the symbolism and philosophical elements that permeate the movie. Continue reading →

Here is a great video that actually demonstrates how the 360-degree / slow motion effects in The Matrix (for example, bullet time) were achieved. In the video, the hosts set up a bunch of cameras to show in real time how the effect is achieved. Very interesting! Continue reading →

Here is another video I just stumbled upon that I will definitely be adding to my ‘funny Matrix video’ collection – This time, the “actors” are peanuts. No, not Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy, but actual peanuts. It’s hilarious and ingenuous. Continue reading →

Here is a video that shows a very cool Matrix-themed hip hop dance routine from a crew dubbed “4Dreamers.” The dance crew does a plethora of Matrix-like moves within the routine, all coordinated with the main soundtrack of the movie. The 8-minute video is definitely a must-see… Continue reading →

The Matrix trilogy, due to its highly innovative storyline and groundbreaking special effects (i.e., bullet time), has spawned a ton of copycats (not to mention an entire line of ultra cool Matrix sunglasses!). But was The Matrix really the original masterpiece that most people believe it to be? Check out this comparison of The Matrix and Total Recall… Continue reading →

Here is a super short video (less than 2 minutes) that shows Keanu Reeves discussing how he came to be Neo in The Matrix. If you ever wondered how Keanu ultimately landed the role of Neo, this video will give you some excellent insight on this. Continue reading →

Here is yet another funny video I stumbled onto this morning that I just had to share; hence, it’s the topic for today’s blog post! The animated video shows The Matrix from a “back-office” perspective, and it’s quite unique. Continue reading →

I just found the funniest video parody of The Matrix that I have seen in a long time! Although this video has nothing to do with Matrix sunglasses, it’s so hilarious I just had to share it with you – my loyal readers. Continue reading →

One of the most groundbreaking special effects to come out of The Matrix was bullet time. I’ve previously blogged about bullet time, but this time I also have an excellent video to share with you about this. Continue reading →

I recently stumbled onto a list of random, interesting facts about The Matrix that I hadn’t previously known. Since many of these factoids were new to me, I thought I’d share the list with you today. Enjoy! Continue reading →