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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!)



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