Your Guide to The Matrix (1999)

At the turn of the millennium, audiences weren't quite ready to take the red pill. Opening with low box-office numbers, The Matrix may have been too heady for audiences at first. But word of mouth spread quickly. Going on to become one of the most popular movies of the year, winning four Oscars, and becoming the highest-selling DVD of all time is no small feat. Many today consider The Matrix a modern classic but is it a mind-tripping masterpiece or an overly long philosophical treatise with punching? Before The Matrix Resurrections comes out at the end of this month, join Corbin as he swallows the red pill and guides you through the production, behind-the-scenes drama, box-office, and impact of The Matrix to find out! Subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss the full review coming next Monday!   Find Out What We're Watching Every Week: ►Corbin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cwriley95/ ►Allen's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rankineugallen/   Sci-Fi & '99 Reviews ►Read Brian Godawa's great examination of The Matrix https://www.academia.edu/3794171/The_Matrix_Unloaded_Revelations ►ALL DUNE REVIEWS https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/dune-movie-reviews/ ►ALL Terminator Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/terminator-reviews/ ►Tron Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/tron-movie-reviews/ ►Ghost in the Shell Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/ghost-in-the-shell-movie-reviews/ ►Jin-Roh: The Wolfbrigade https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/jin-roh-the-wolf-brigade-1999-movie-review-first-in-wolf-brigade-series/ ►The Sixth Sense https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/the-sixth-sense-1999-movie-review-m-night-shyamalans-third-film/ ►Candyman Day of the Dead https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/candyman-3-review/ ►Following (Chris Nolan) https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/following-1999-movie-review-first-in-christopher-nolan-movie-review-series/ ►Halloween (Franchise) Reviews https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/category/halloween-franchise-movie-reviews/ ►And much more in the archives at https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/ ►Shamook's DeepFake of Will Smith as Neo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-yy3h1u04 --------------------------------- Upcoming reviews: *Due to COVID-19 episode release dates are subject to change* Explore the 2021 Release Schedule: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AvSJyeB_0tpjqF91rmeMeRl2AMtx?e=0T114q Subscribe to the podcast to hear these exciting upcoming reviews! ►The Matrix (12/13) ►The Matrix Reloaded (12/20) ►The Matrix Revolutions (12/27) ►The Matrix Resurrections (1/3)   ►Support the podcast | Get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silverscreenguide   Follow SSG on your favorite platforms! ►OFFICIAL WEBSITE ►SUBSCRIBE ON iTunes ►SUBSCRIBE ON YouTube ►FOLLOW ON Spotify ►FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK ►FOLLOW ON TWITTER ►SUBSCRIBE ON STITCHER ►SUBSCRIBE ON Listen Notes ►SUBSCRIBE ON TuneIn + Alexa Also available on Deezer, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, and Castbox   Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows, and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow our YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with classics. We love talking about movies and we love talking about them with you. When you follow us on your favorite platforms and share with your friends you'll never miss your guide to the silver screen.