#221 - The Matrix (1999)

Subject: The Matrix (1999) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: June 18, 2011, 04:40 PM Plot Summary: A computer hacker is pulled from his mundane life by a misfit group of rebel freedom fighters, who are trying to expose an existential conspirancy and liberate the world from a virtual reality prison, perpetuated by computer programs. Note: Recorded months ago, Tysto joins me to tackle the science-fiction epic that brought the cyberpunk genre into mass-market, mainstream consumption. We discuss the groundbreaking effects, the performances and the concepts and philosophies within the script. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the movie on your DVD.