118. 😎 The Matrix w/ Artist Mike Reuter

Dan & Manny welcome artist Mike Reuter to put the 1999 sci-fi action classic 😎 The Matrix to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! Come take The Red Pill w/ The Nostalgia Test Podcast on this amazing episode. Dan & Manny start w/ a short interview of their guest, visual artist Mike Reuter. They ask him about his use of old VHS tapes to create his movie posters, his screenwriting, and what's next for his work.  Then, they go DEEP into The Matrix! They talk about this movie being a cross between an action movie and a philosophy class, why does Neo's apartment look like trash, the state-of-the-art visual effects, some of the people considered for the part of Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus, why is there so much rain in The Matrix, and so much more!   Ep.118 . 😎 The Matrix!       Michael has been creating work in a large spectrum of fields including cinematography, photography, and fine art. Most of his fine art work consists of recycled materials, with the layering of paints, woods, and acrylics. Pop culture and skateboarding have been a major staple in Michael's life weaving into each medium of his pieces. These two passions have been rooted since childhood for Michael, creating an affinity of nostalgia and excitement.    Website: https://mrtheartist.bigcartel.com/   Instagram:  @MRtheArtist      Some Episode Notes   The Matrix (Movie 1999) Keanu Reeves Laurence Fishburne Three Ninjas (Movie 1992) Predator (Movie 1987) Jaws (Movie 1975) Workaholics (TV Series 2011-2017) Letterkenny (TV Series 2016-2023) 3 Body Problem (TV Series 2024-Present) Carrie-Anne Moss Joe Pantoliano Hugo Weaving The Wachowskis The Wiz (store) Tower Records American Pie (Movie 1999) The Fast and the Furious (Movie 2001) Nicholas Cage Point Break (Movie 1991) Johnny Depp Constantine (Movie 2005) Will Smith Brad Pitt Leonardo DiCaprio Wild Wild West (Movie 1999) Val Kilmer Sandra Bullock Bringing Out The Dead (Movie 1999) 8mm (Movie 1999) John Wick (Franchise) Cube (Movie 1997) Edward Norton Blade (Movie 1998) Michel Gondry Akira (Movie 1988) Be Kind Rewind (Movie 2008) Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (Movie 2000) Alice in Wonderland (Movie 1951) Tesla Moviefone The Animatrix (Movie 2003) Wizard of Oz (Movie 1939) Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire Terminator (Franchise) Dune: Part Two (Movie 2024) Brandon Lee The Crow (Movie 1994) Bruce Lee Gillian Anderson Ewan McGregor Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Movie 1999) Matrix (TV Series 1993) Russell Crowe Gladiator (Movie 2000)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at [email protected] or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The other music ("ABCD") is by Pudge. Any other music you hear, The Nostalgia Test Podcast does not own.