The Matrix

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Where is the real Matrix?
Neural implant devices are now a reality. But misguided federal policies are keeping them from the people who need them.
"The Matrix Revolutions"
Apocalypse now and Zen: The trilogy's gloomy finale ties up the plot's loose ends but leaves the imagination hungry.
Beckham, the virus
He's one of the most famous humans who has ever lived -- even though he's not that cute, not that smart and not that great a soccer player.
The Matrix way of knowledge
From the Gnostic gospels to the visions of Descartes to the shamanic quests of Eastern mystics, the Wachowski brothers' pop opus weaves a dense web of philosophical and metaphysical allusions.
The Fix
Bloomberg wants J.Lo, everyone wants Ricky Martin, and the director of "The Matrix" wants a dominatrix. Plus: Rolling Stone to be a dad again!
A future worth fighting for
Yes, "The Matrix Reloaded" delivers phantasmagoric visuals. But it also introduces a new level of grown-up human passion into this saga of technology and salvation.
The Fix
Is "The Matrix" unfair to albinos? Are you ready for the Eminem video game? Does Tommy Chong own a bong? Plus: Ewan McGregor leaves 'em confused.
A Matrix in every medium
Anime, video games, movies: The synergistic storytelling frenzy of the Wachowski brothers is like nothing we've seen before.
The Fix
Is George Clooney the ideal boyfriend? Is J.Lo stealing "Flashdance" moves? And why are "Matrix" fans so upset? Plus: A new use for bras!
"Matrix" nostalgia
Four years ago, geeks embraced the SF thriller because it promised them that reality could be hacked. Then came the tech-economy crash.
The Fix
Tom Hanks and Armani say no to the Oscars, Liz says "ciao" to Hollywood, and we get a sneak peek of "Matrix" sequel.
"The Matrix and Philosophy" by William Irwin, ed.
Philosophers tackle the mind-bending questions posed by the science-fiction hit "The Matrix," and come up with some surprisingly deep thoughts.
Now playing at the angstplex
A Salon film critic picks her 10 favorite paranoia-inducing movies.
"Bound"
How sexpert Susie Bright and the "Matrix" brothers got wet making this lesbian noir.
"The Matrix"
Curious to know about the genesis of this surprise superhit? If only a Wachowski or two were there to tell us.
The rise of the sci-fi divas
They're smart. They're fierce. And they look smashing in skintight leather.
"Battlefield Earth"
L. Ron Hubbard's pulp sci-fi classic comes incomprehensibly to the screen starring Scientologist John Travolta.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Weekend, April 7-9, 2000
Oscars 2000
Untethered hooters! Suave cocksmiths! But even Billy Crystal and Hilary Swank couldn't save a crushingly boring show.
Professor cyborg
If we want to stop machines from taking over, we better start becoming more like them.
"Fight Club"
The late-'90s crisis of masculinity has arrived in pop culture with a vengeance.
Everyone loves the previews
Celebrating "Austin Powers," "The Matrix" and "The Blair Witch Project" -- in three minutes or less.
An uncivil "Action"
Fox's raunchy, risky movie industry sitcom opens big -- and it just might have legs
"The 13th Floor"
Between the 12th floor and the 14th floor, boredom awaits!
That thing you fu
Jet Li has all the right moves in the action-packed "Black Mask."
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