THE MATRIX (1999) | The Wachowskis, Part II

<p>As our series on the Wachowski sisters continues, we arrive at their magnum opus.</p> <p> When it was released in 1999, THE MATRIX took the world by storm. An action film with a mind-blowing premise, filled with philosophical ideas and groundbreaking action sequences, the film was unlike anything audiences had seen before, and ended up becoming not only a critical and commercial success, but also one of the most influential cultural milestones in decades.</p> <p>In this episode, we'll trace the story of THE MATRIX, from the Wachowskis' earliest concepts, through the release and impact of the film.</p> <p>We're joined in this episode by special guest <a href='https://robynscottcomedy.com'>Robyn Scott</a>!</p> <p>BUY OUR MERCH: <a href='http://cinemashock.threadless.com/'>http://cinemashock.threadless.com</a></p> <p>Coming Up:</p> <ul><li> <p><a href='https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-matrix-2-reloaded'>THE MATRIX RELOADED</a> (2003)</p> </li> <li> <p><a href='https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-matrix-revolutions'>THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS</a> (2003)</p> </li> <li> <p><a href='https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/v-for-vendetta'>V FOR VENDETTA</a> (2006)</p> </li> <li><a href='https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/speed-racer'>SPEED RACER</a> (2008)</li> </ul> <p>Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by <a href='https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj8487dns3rAhXut1kKHWjpBtIQFjAAegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fslasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3qXZCJdUiLORfY6MbQrpo5'>Slasher Film Festival Strategy</a>.</p> <p>This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, & Todd Davis.</p> <p>Visit our website for episode archives, blogs and more: <a href='http://cinemashock.net/'>http://cinemashock.net</a></p> <p>Follow us:</p> <p><a href='http://twitter.com/cinema_shock'>twitter.com/cinema_shock</a></p> <p><a href='http://f