Some days ago, my brother and I, taking part in a franchise-viewing tradition, watched The Matrix trilogy. You all know of it, I assume? It was among the most parodied and profitable films of the late ’90s/early 00’s. It began a revolution among nerds and paranoid schizophrenics alike; a wave of questioning the fabric of reality and society as we see it. All emphasized with the sheer success of this movie franchise. And wouldn’t you know? They’re making a fourth one, because money is honey. Continue reading “The Matrix Trilogy: A Narrative to Behold (Just Don’t Think About It)”
Tag: Sci-fi films
Ad Astra Review
I like space. This can mean two things: I like outer space, a popular setting in sci-fi cinema which represents the great unknown, and I like the figurative term “space,” in that I prefer to be alone. Growing into the person I am now, I’ve learned that my desire for solitude has become more selective—I prefer to be away from crowds of strangers, but fully enjoy being around loved ones. This is the difference between me and the star of Ad Astra, Roy McBride, who was raised in a chasm of solitude away from the man who molded him: his father and legendary astronaut, Clifford McBride. Continue reading “Ad Astra Review”
Day Twenty-Six: Moon (MotM 2019)
Apparently Duncan Jones used to be somebody starting off. Now he’s kind of a joke after two-straight stinkers. This begs the question: Was he ever actually good? Continue reading “Day Twenty-Six: Moon (MotM 2019)”
Day Seventeen: Equilibrium (MotM 2018)
(“Proposed” by Karandi.)
I have no idea if my aniblogging compatriot is at all invested emotionally in this film, because this is one of those films that takes some digging. Continue reading “Day Seventeen: Equilibrium (MotM 2018)”
Day Sixteen: Ex Machina (MotM 2018)
(Recommended, once again, by Kalavente.)
I do like sci-fi. If my appreciation for Star Wars, Blade Runner, and the Metroid series is any indication, many already knew this. Continue reading “Day Sixteen: Ex Machina (MotM 2018)”