Before Carrie-Anne Moss was given the role, Salma Hayek auditioned for The Matrix, but she was unable to take on the physical requirements of the role.
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Cinematographer Bill Pope traces The Matrix sequels failures back to a book by Stanley Kubrick which the Wachowskis took too seriously.
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We've got a rundown of the best TV shows and movies coming to Netflix in April 2020, and it includes some good stuff to keep you occupied for awhile.
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In this edition, watch as VFX artists react to movies like Green Lantern and 300. Plus, check out THR's full dramatic actors roundtable, and more.
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In this edition, watch some of Nickelodeon's original All That outtakes, check out a video essay that tries to fix The Matrix sequels, and more.
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In this edition, a Game of Thrones hotline with the show's stars helps confused viewers, a lawyer breaks down courtroom scenes for accuracy, and more.
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15 years after it hit theaters, it has become necessary to write a The Matrix Reloaded defense, as the Wachowskis’ much-maligned sequel is so much more interesting than you remember.
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(Welcome to /Response, the companion piece to our /Answers series and a space where /Film readers can chime in and offer their two cents on a particular question.) Earlier this week, the /Film team wrote about their favorite car chases in movie history. We then opened the floor to our readers: what is your favorite movie car chase? And…
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Many films today are completed with the help of visual effects. But that wasn't always the case. Take a look at biggest movie sets in cinema's history.
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The latest film by the Wachowski's, Jupiter Ascending, is out this week so we decided to rank their films. Read our list of Wachowski Films Ranked.
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One of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood is that major movies use fake titles when they're in production. The purpose of the misdirection is to throw the general public living and working around the shoot locations off the scent of a picture that might have huge fan interest. Thirty years ago, Star Wars fans…
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As fantastic a film as Cloud Atlas is, one of the best things about this new film is that fans are finally getting to hear from two of its directors, Andy and Lana Wachowski. Formerly the Wachowski Brothers, the siblings exploded onto the scene in 1999 with the seminal sci-fi action film The Matrix, which was then…
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/Film reader Derek Stettler has compiled a video titled "Reel Wisdom: Lessons from 40 Films in 7 Minutes," which does just what it claims. Here is more from the editor: I made this video because I love films and I think there is great wisdom inherent in the film medium. This video represents some of…
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YouTube user TheToaster2006 has created a supercut of film characters reciting the alphabet, one movie for each letter of the alphabet. Hit the jump to watch the video now. Key: A - Jingle All the Way B - Tommy Boy C - Fargo D - Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory E - Heavenly Creatures…
Read More/Film reader Jonathan Kiwanuka decided to create a fan made trailer for The Matrix trilogy, showcasing all three Wachowski films in under six minutes. Jonathan explains: "I've always wished to see an ultimate trailer for the Matrix trilogy and since there was no one to be found, I always wished to do it, so here…
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Let's face it. As far as superpowers go, the ability to move things with your brain is pretty awesome. Sure, flying is cool, turning invisible would have fun benefits, and super-strength could always come in handy. Plus it's a lot cooler than all the "problem" superpowers, like having your entire body burst into flame, turning…
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For those of you that missed the live show and didn't hear the recently-released podcast episode with Stephen Tobolowsky (possibly our best show yet, according to film critic Peter Sciretta!), we thought we'd release this edited, 5-minute snippet for the benefit of those that don't have time to listen to the whole /Filmcast: In preparation…
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