http://dir.salon.com/topics/the_matrix/?source=rss&aim=the_matrix en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST By Andrew O'Hehir Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/12/12/day_the_earth/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/12/12/day_the_earth/index.html?source=rss This supremely lame update of the sci-fi classic, starring Keanu Reeves, is assembled out of bits of every movie where an unknown whatzit threatens our way of life. By Andrew Leonard Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/2009/03/11/amity_shlaes_and_the_matrix/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/2009/03/11/amity_shlaes_and_the_matrix/index.html?source=rss New Deal critic Amity Shlaes compares the president's healthcare plan to "The Matrix." By Shy Shoham and Sam Hall Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/11/11/real_matrix/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/11/11/real_matrix/index.html?source=rss Neural implant devices are now a reality. But misguided federal policies are keeping them from the people who need them. By Andrew O'Hehir Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2003/11/05/matrix_revolutions/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2003/11/05/matrix_revolutions/index.html?source=rss Apocalypse now and Zen: The trilogy's gloomy finale ties up the plot's loose ends but leaves the imagination hungry. By Mark Simpson Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2003/06/28/beckham/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2003/06/28/beckham/index.html?source=rss 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. By Erik Davis Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2003/05/21/davis/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2003/05/21/davis/index.html?source=rss 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. By Karen Croft Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/05/20/fix_tues/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/05/20/fix_tues/index.html?source=rss 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! By Andrew O'Hehir Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2003/05/15/matrix_reloaded/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2003/05/15/matrix_reloaded/index.html?source=rss 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. By Karen Croft Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/05/14/fix_wed/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/05/14/fix_wed/index.html?source=rss 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. By Ivan Askwith Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/05/12/matrix_universe/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/05/12/matrix_universe/index.html?source=rss Anime, video games, movies: The synergistic storytelling frenzy of the Wachowski brothers is like nothing we've seen before. By Karen Croft Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/05/08/fix_thur/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/05/08/fix_thur/index.html?source=rss 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! By Jennifer Buckendorff Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/05/06/matrix_geeks/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/05/06/matrix_geeks/index.html?source=rss Four years ago, geeks embraced the SF thriller because it promised them that reality could be hacked. Then came the tech-economy crash. By Karen Croft Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/03/21/fix_fri/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/03/21/fix_fri/index.html?source=rss Tom Hanks and Armani say no to the Oscars, Liz says "ciao" to Hollywood, and we get a sneak peek of "Matrix" sequel. By Laura Miller Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/review/2002/12/04/matrix/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/review/2002/12/04/matrix/index.html?source=rss Philosophers tackle the mind-bending questions posed by the science-fiction hit "The Matrix," and come up with some surprisingly deep thoughts. By Stephanie Zacharek Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/feature/2001/02/16/movies_list/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/feature/2001/02/16/movies_list/index.html?source=rss A Salon film critic picks her 10 favorite paranoia-inducing movies. By Stephanie Zacharek Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/2000/12/05/bound/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/2000/12/05/bound/index.html?source=rss How sexpert Susie Bright and the "Matrix" brothers got wet making this lesbian noir. By David Lazarus Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/08/23/matrix/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/08/23/matrix/index.html?source=rss Curious to know about the genesis of this surprise superhit? If only a Wachowski or two were there to tell us. By Janelle Brown Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2000/08/19/scifi_babes/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2000/08/19/scifi_babes/index.html?source=rss They're smart. They're fierce. And they look smashing in skintight leather. By Andrew O'Hehir Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2000/05/12/battlefield_earth/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2000/05/12/battlefield_earth/index.html?source=rss L. Ron Hubbard's pulp sci-fi classic comes incomprehensibly to the screen starring Scientologist John Travolta. By Joyce Millman Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2000/04/07/glow/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2000/04/07/glow/index.html?source=rss Salon's TV picks for Weekend, April 7-9, 2000 By Cintra Wilson Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2000/03/27/cintra_oscars/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2000/03/27/cintra_oscars/index.html?source=rss Untethered hooters! Suave cocksmiths! But even Billy Crystal and Hilary Swank couldn't save a crushingly boring show. By Janelle Brown Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/1999/10/20/cyborg/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/1999/10/20/cyborg/index.html?source=rss If we want to stop machines from taking over, we better start becoming more like them. By Andrew O'Hehir Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/1999/10/15/fight_club/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/1999/10/15/fight_club/index.html?source=rss The late-'90s crisis of masculinity has arrived in pop culture with a vengeance. By Jeff Stark Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/log/1999/09/27/trailers/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/log/1999/09/27/trailers/index.html?source=rss Celebrating "Austin Powers," "The Matrix" and "The Blair Witch Project" -- in three minutes or less. By Joyce Millman Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/col/mill/1999/09/13/action/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/mill/1999/09/13/action/index.html?source=rss Fox's raunchy, risky movie industry sitcom opens big -- and it just might have legs