Matrix Trilogy - ep 100

Mr. Anderson! It’s the 100th episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies! For that special occasion, we’re talking THREE movies… the groundbreaking science-fiction blockbuster, “The Matrix” from 1999 and its divisive sequels, “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions” from 2003. Old Millennials Tyler and Angela actually saw the sequels together back in 2003 (a first for this show – 100 episodes!), and “Reloaded” is specifically responsible for one host’s loss of employment.

The original “Matrix” by Lana and Lilly Wachowski changed the game in visual effects, and too many movies after it tried to copy the “cool, slo-mo” bullet time approach to action. “The Matrix,” even on a relatively modest budget, remains a significant visual achievement, and the kung fu sequences still deliver the goods. Anchored by a strong cast (Keanu Reeves! Joey Pants!), “The Matrix” especially holds up in its less showy moments, and even the sci-fi exposition is compelling thanks to the cadences of Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving.

The sequels? Well… the Old Millennials try to give them another chance. They find things to enjoy (particularly the back half of “Reloaded”), but they also discuss where the Wachowskis went wrong. Spoiler alert: Everything set in Zion sucks.

Also in this episode, the Old Millennials play a 100-episode-inspired variation of the popular game, “Angela Explains It All,” entitled, “Angela Remembers It All.” It’s basically just an excuse for Tyler to talk about “Roar!” again and do his Delroy Lindo in “Congo” impression.

Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, Agent Smith, Joey Pants, Tyler, Angela. The Matrix and Old Millennials at 100.

Also discussed in this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

The Mauritanian (2021)
Tom and Jerry (2021)
Flora & Ulysses (2021)
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Nomadland (2020)
Action Jackson (1988)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

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