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The 10 Most Influential Trans Characters in TV History

Groundbreaking icons, every one.

8 Hollywood Blockbusters That Cost Less to Make than Kristi Noem's $220M DHS Ad

8 Hollywood Blockbusters That Cost Less to Make than Kristi Noem's $220M DHS Ad

Kristi Noem is under fire for a $220 million DHS ad, criticized for its high cost compared to blockbuster movie budgets.

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13 Years Later, One Of The Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Epics Ever Made Just Got A Huge Upgrade

13 Years Later, One Of The Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Epics Ever Made Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Why settle for one story when you can have six? Here's your chance to give the Wachowskis' 'Cloud Atlas' another chance.

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The Most Surreal Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year Is A Mind-Bending Masterpiece

'Resurrection,' from Chinese director Bi Gan, is a dense sci-fi epic and a breathtaking ode to cinema history.

Even 26 Years Later, Laurence Fishburne Still Says His Matrix Training Was No Joke: 'I Realized Why They Pay Professional Athletes So Much Money’

This sounds less like prep and more like survival.

Hideo Kojima just found out that Konami turned down the chance to make a Matrix game 26 years ago: 'If someone had told me, maybe there could’ve been a way to make it work'

Konami took the blue pill on his behalf.

Hideo Kojima supposedly had "strong interest" in making a Matrix game adaptation after the Wachowskis asked him to, but Konami said "no"

Kojima would have been working on Metal Gear Solid 2 at the time

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I Rewatched The Matrix Reloaded And Realized Its Biggest Criticisms Are What Make It Secretly Great

I Rewatched The Matrix Reloaded And Realized Its Biggest Criticisms Are What Make It Secretly Great

A second look at the sequel that split the fandom.

10 Years Ago, Netflix's Boldest Sci-Fi Show Marked The End Of An Era

10 Years Ago, Netflix's Boldest Sci-Fi Show Marked The End Of An Era

Before Netflix became the hub of reality shows and streaming slop, it was the home of bold genre TV like the Wachowskis' 'Sense8.'

Warner Bros. begged the Wachowskis to make The Matrix

Warner Bros. begged the Wachowskis to make The Matrix

'The Matrix' director Lilly Wachowski has revealed the movie was "last-ditch, Hail Mary part of the deal" with Warner Bros. after a studio executive begged her and her sister Lana Wachowski to make the film.

Carrie-Anne Moss: ‘I cried and cried… my heart hadn’t gotten tough yet’

Carrie-Anne Moss: ‘I cried and cried… my heart hadn’t gotten tough yet’

INTERVIEW: The Canadian actor talks to Louis Chilton about being ‘the vessel’ for Trinity in ‘The Matrix’, her new zombie thriller ‘Die Alone’, and choosing motherhood over acting

The Independent UK

'Jupiter Ascending' came out 10 years ago, and we're still not sure how The Matrix creators' space opera went so wrong

'Jupiter Ascending' came out 10 years ago, and we're still not sure how The Matrix creators' space opera went so wrong

The Wachowskis' attempt at reenergizing the space opera genre is widely considered to be a low point in their career, but maybe we were too harsh?

10 Years Ago, The Wachowskis Made A Sci-Fi Flop That Was Wildly Misunderstood

10 Years Ago, The Wachowskis Made A Sci-Fi Flop That Was Wildly Misunderstood

Let's talk about the best worst sci-fi movie of all time. Here's why 2015's 'Jupiter Ascending' shouldn't be viewed in a 21st century context. This is basically a throwback to a time before Star Wars.

Will Smith teases potential Matrix role in cryptic post: ‘Wake up, Will...’

Will Smith teases potential Matrix role in cryptic post: ‘Wake up, Will...’

The ‘Bad Boys’ star famously turned down the role of Neo in 1999’s ‘The Matrix’

The Independent UK

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26 years after he turned down The Matrix, Will Smith teases an upcoming reboot where he will star as Neo: "Wake up, Will"

Will Smith might be getting the chance to play Neo after all

10 Years Ago, the Best Action Franchise of the Century Started With a Bang

Chad Stahelski and the team behind 'John Wick' reveal how the original movie came together — and what comes next.

The Independent UK

Hugh Grant names the film that saved his career after crushing box office flop

Actor said he was ‘completely marooned’ after 2009 romcom tanked at box office

The Independent UK

17 movies where viewers completely missed the point

THE COUNTDOWN: From ‘Juno’ to ‘Fight Club’, Louis Chilton picks 17 films that have been misunderstood

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25 Years Ago, Studio Execs Almost Killed a Classic 'Matrix' Scene

Joe Pantoliano reflects on making 'The Matrix' — and one iconic scene that almost got cut.

“I’m Doing This Movie.” The Wildest Erotic Thriller of the ‘90s Defied Hollywood at Every Turn

For its Criterion Collection release, 'Bound' star Gina Gershon looks back on the ‘90s queer classic, and her surprising role in the Wachowski’s plans for The Matrix.

The Guardian - UK

The Matrix review – barnstorming sci-fi still calling our reality into question

The movie that launched a million memes has lost none of its conspiratorial power, and its action sequences still dazzle – but was it actually trying to tell us something we’ve all missed?

The Guardian - UK

Party like it’s 1999: 10 movies that encapsulate one of the greatest years for cinema

It was the year when arthouse brains met Hollywood brawn. But what made the last 12 months of the 90s so special? These films tell the story

The Guardian - UK

Knuckles review – Idris Elba’s Sonic spin-off is ludicrous, hilarious and actually rather moving

The further this show leans into its silly side, the better it becomes. It is about an echidna space warrior helping his pal get to a bowling tournament, after all

This huge sci-fi franchise is to get a surprise fifth instalment

The fifth movie in the Matrix trilogy is in development and should make its streaming debut on Max

Mixed Reactions To Announcement Of The Matrix 5 Movie

The Matrix 5 announcement sparks mixed reactions among fans, with concerns about new creative direction and the departure from the original creators' vision.

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