Podcasts about The Wachowskis

"What is an ocean but a multitude of drops?" For Episode 355, Brandon and David discuss the polarizing sci-fi epic CLOUD ATLAS for their Hyperlink series. Listen as they discuss the difficulties of adapting the popular novel, how Tom Hanks became one of the film's biggest supporters, how the production team devised a unique shooting plan, and how the film has grown in popularity over the years.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening - The Ring and Horror Movies -  (00:00:10) Recap of the Hyperlink Genre (00:04:26) Intro to Cloud Atlas (00:8:03) How Cloud Atlas Got to Production (00:15:49) Favorite Scenes (00:33:13) On Set Life - (01:07:06) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:27) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:28) Film Facts (01:25:24) Awards (01:26:49) Final Questions on the Movie (01:30:42) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:36:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

This week on Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan is joined by writer, film critic, and Executive Editor at Awards Watch, Ryan McQuade! Ryan and Morgan discuss The Wachowskis' 2008 film, "Speed Racer." The pair discuss the film's critique of the film industry, the depictions of identity and family dynamics, and what bold, visionary filmmaking can be.You can follow RyanBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdTwitterYou can read Ryan's interview with filmmaker Celine Song at Awards Watch.You can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBluesky

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean is riding high on a renewed wave of appreciation for one of his long-standing favorites — the Wachowskis' Speed Racer. With a growing fanbase finally recognizing the brilliance of the 2008 cult classic, we dive into what makes it such an enduring visual spectacle. New Releases:

This week, one of our patrons Raina Harper returns to the show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the oft-maligned yet ambitious sci-fi epic Jupiter Ascending. How does Caine identify as half-dog exactly? Does Sean Be(e)an have the dumbest character name ever? What in the world is Eddie Redmayne doing with this performance? Was there a secretly brilliant montage in the movie that everyone loved? Find out this week! Next week: Patrick Skate-zee. What We've Been Watching: Private Benjamin "Daredevil: Born Again" One of Them Days Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Check out Rain's podcast eveRE-Watch Way at the links below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eRGqKUJPGVmx9XMxnh8eg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-witch-way-episode-1-discovery/id1765165414?i=1000667487277 Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/B54ZpqLwuMb Jupiter Ascending stars Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Tuppence Middleton, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Vanessa Kirby and Sean Bean; directed by the Wachowskis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy April Fools Day, y'all!Jupiter Ascending is silly and fun and we hope you join author and Kansas City film critic (The Pitch) Abby Olcese as we look at the Wachowskis's ambitious original science fiction fantasy film, Jupiter Ascending.Starring: Mila Kunis, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, and Sean Bean.⁠⁠⁠⁠Substantive Cinema Episode ListShoutouts:Death of a UnicornThe MonkeyWe Tell Ourselves Stories by Alissa WilkinsonFollow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philip's Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us:Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.comDM on InstagramSupport Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Xuanlin Tham, author of the new book Revolutionary Desires: The Political Power of the Sex Scene returns to the show to discuss the Wachowskis' debut feature - the sharp, sexy sapphic neo-noir Bound. Emboldened by brilliant performances from its two leads Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly, the film is both an assured and nimble stylistic calling card for the future Matrix directors and a carefully studied lesbian romance, rendered in considered motif and visual flourish.We begin with an examination of the Wachowskis as filmmakers and how their work exists at a singular nexus of mass appeal and subversiveness. Then, we discuss the influence of feminist author and journalist Susie Bright, a key influence and collaborator on the film, and how she informed the Wachowskis' formal approach to formally conveying the slow burn of lesbian eroticism. Finally, we discuss the film's erotic sequences, how they transcend simple arousal, and what they tell us about the revolutionary capacity of sex and pleasure as a weapon against capitalism's confining homogeneity.Buy and read Xuanlin's book Revolutionary Desires: The Political Power of the Sex Scene at 404Ink.Read Xuanlin's Manifesto for the Modern Cinematic Sex Scene at AnOther.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish

JFD returns this month as we celebrate Sci-Fi-ebruary with a trio of science fiction films that couldn't be more different from one another! Up first, a group of scientists listening for signals from outer space are teleported to a distant world where they must solve riddles and avoid being sacrificed by savage aliens in Amicus Productions' attempt to get into the sci-fi genre, The Terrornauts from 1967.Next, The Wachowskis (who brought you The Matrix) bring the classic cartoon Speed Racer to the big screen in a colorful, fast-paced, live-action film from 2008 starring Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox. Finally, Larry Fessenden tells a modern-day Frankenstein story in 2019's Depraved about a military doctor who creates life from the remains of the dead and faces the moral implications that go along with it.All this plus Valentine's Day chat, porno drive-in talk, Kevin's review of The Monkey, Parker's thoughts on Companion, Joe Bob gets reprinted, Wal-Mart vs zombies, what could be next for optical discs and so much more! LISTEN NOW:MP3 Direct DonloydAlso, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll keep this podcast going with your love and support.

Happy Groundhog Day! You don't get the movie, but Hollywood tackles genocide, Spongebob sells out, Bart sees a comet, and the Wachowskis tackle Jupiter! All that and more this week 30, 20, and 10 years ago!  https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime  

Culture Clash Live EP. 272: Save From Fandom Oblivion: Jupiter Ascending (2015) & Fandom News & Reviews! Watch the video version on Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen to the audio podcast version here: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/culture-clash On this episode of Culture Clash Live we give you the latest in fandom news and reviews! On this episode we return to "Save From Fandom Oblivion". We feel some movies have  been forgotten into fandom oblivion and maybe should be brought back into the forefront of fandom yet again. We deep dive into a special mission to see if we should Save From Fandom Oblivion, Jupiter Ascending (2015), from the creators of the Matrix Trilogy. Jupiter Ascending is a 2015 space opera film written, directed and co-produced by the Wachowskis. Starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis with Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne and Douglas Booth in supporting roles, the film is centered on Jupiter Jones (Kunis), an ordinary cleaning woman, and Caine Wise (Tatum), an interplanetary warrior who informs Jones that her destiny extends beyond Earth. Jupiter Ascending was released in the United States on February 6, 2015, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received generally negative reviews from critics; despite praise for the visual effects, the narrative was criticized as confusing. It grossed $185 million against a $176–210 million budget during its theatrical release. We will also cover the recent Fandom News and Reviews! Let's do this thing! Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Our master feed for all of our audio podcasts can be found on Podbean: - https://fpnet.podbean.com/ The Fandom Podcast Network can stream and download on the Podbean app The Fandom Podcast Network is on all major podcast platforms, which includes: Apple Podcasts / iTunes Contact Information: - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Blue Sky: @akylew - Kevin Reitzel on X / Instagram / Threads / Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants / Bluesky: @laceepants #CultureClash #CultureClashLive #SaveFromFandomOblivion #FandomOblivion #TheFandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #JupiterAscending #JupiterAscending2015 #JupiterAscendingMovie #TheWachowskis #ChanningTatum #CaineWise #MilaKunis #JupiterJones #SeanBean #EddieRedmayne #DouglasBooth #KyleWagner #KevinReitzel #LaceeAderhold New boost

Fiasco month(s) continues with the Wachowskis' and Tom Twyker's masterfiascopiece, CLOUD ATLAS, a film about the indominatible power of the human spirit and also Halle Berry as an evil elderly Korean doctor. Chris Dole guests alongside Rowan and Kev to talk about the movie that is one of the most movies. It's a lot, in fact six different movies, but also most of them seem good! The cast is great! The yellowface is....maybe well-intentioned but that doesn't mean it good. What IS good is the score! Real monkey's paw movie.

When you join our Lez Hang Out family on Patreon you will gain instant access to 24 and counting full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs, an invite to our exclusive Discord channel, and more! We can't wait to see you there.  You can also support the podcast by buying our original merch at bit.ly/lezmerch.  Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that is forever in its Wachowski era.  This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about the 2015 Netflix series Sense8 for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon.  Sense8 is an incredibly queer show that we honestly cannot believe first premiered a whole entire decade ago. It truly ranks up there next to Orphan Black for us as one of the most impressive shows ever to exist on television. Although we really wish it had gotten more seasons, what we did get was an absolute masterpiece. Sense8 was nominated for GLAAD media awards in 2016, 2018 and 2019 for its queer representation and if you did not get a chance to watch it back then, we really cannot recommend enough that you watch it right now. Like for real, why are you reading this? Go watch Sense8 first and then listen to the episode, because this is full of spoilers from here on.  As you might recall from our episodes on The Matrix and Bound, we are big fans of the Wachowski sisters' work. Sense8 is no exception. In fact, Lana Wachowski has said that much of Nomi's storyline was autobiographical in nature. In terms of lesbian couples in media, it doesn't get much more top tier than Nomi and Amanita. Honestly, they might still be at the top even now. We love that Amanita is so ride or die for Nomi; and in context of it being 2015 at the time, the scenes where she defends Nomi against her terfy friends hit even harder. But, as much as we are all in on Nomi and Amanita, they are not the only queer rep in this show. In fact, we'd argue that every single person in the cluster is queer simply by nature of being a sense8. By having this diverse group of people all across the globe suddenly psychically linked, the Wachowskis make a statement about the nature of sexuality, the value of shared experiences in relation to developing empathy, and what it means to be a “we” in all senses of the word.  At the end of the episode, stick around to hear our original song based on Sense8, titled “Sum of Our Parts”, written by Leigh Holmes Foster and produced by Ellie Brigida. Join us on Patreon at bit.ly/lezpatreon for instant access to mp3 downloads of all our original songs or find us on Bandcamp to purchase songs individually.  Remember, you can give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, Youtube and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod.  Find your fav tol and smol hosts Ellie & Leigh at @elliebrigida and @lshfoster respectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did we swallow the red pill?! Because this week, we're seeing (body) double with Kaye Tuckerman! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the Holy Trinity has sent us an Angel so we can congregate around Rhapsody of Fire's epic album 'Into the Legend', before getting 'Closer Than Ever' to our special guest with the cult-classic Maltby/Shire revusical! Plus, we chat Sydney 2000 Olympics, Shadowing the Wachowskis on The Matrix 2 and 3, Aussie Desserts, Playing a Man on Broadway, the Value of Art, and so much more in this episode that can only be described as EPIC.--SOCIALS--Kaye: https://www.instagram.com/kayetuckerman/Website: https://www.kayetuckerman.comStephen: Twitter: https://x.com/MusicRewindPod -- IG: https://www.instagram.com/musicrewindpodcast/Music Rewind Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/MusicRewindPodcast*****Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasurehttps://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure*****Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 *****   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk.In this week's episode, I will be breaking-down the 1999 cyberpunk landmark film The Matrix – written & directed by The Wachowskis; starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fisburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth – the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.The Matrix was the film that pushed cyberpunk cinema into the mainstream consciousness. It unleashed a wave of similar themed cyber films, three underwhelming sequels in the Series, as well as making the special effect of “bullet time” a household name. The film garnered critical acclaim, it won 4 Oscars, and made a boat-load of money and made the Wachowskis the most sought-after director duo in town. There was Before Matrix and After Matrix and it created the illusion that we all might be living in a simulation. The real question you want to know is this – What is the Matrix? So, do me a favor – it's time to access your cranial jacks, boot up your Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7, and slap on your damn mirror-shades. You know what time it is! Cyberpunk Cinema starts…now!Anthony's IG - https://www.instagram.com/stormgiantproductionsCyberpunk Cinema IG - https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunk.cinemaSignal Fragment SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/signalfragmentSend us a text

Ready to run? Will and Matt aren't... That's why they host a podcast and this one is about one of the best films of the 90's, a real banger starring Indiana Jones, Two-Face, and a train that just won't quit. Tune in to see if the one armed man did in fact do it. DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!THE FUGITIVEdir. Andrew Davisstarring: Harrison Ford; Tommy Lee Jones; Joe Pantoliano

90% recovered from pneumonia, 8pl8s RETURNS (I'm back) for a display of love for the GRAND album Mezzanine (1998) by Bristol band MASSIVE ATTACK. With a cinematic twist, namely the use of the band's music in House M.D. (2004 - 2012), the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999), Guy Ritchie's Snatch (2000), Wong Kar-Wai's Fallen Angels (1995), and how Mezzanine's album art reminds me of the opening credits of David Fincher's adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR DISSOLVED FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Tracklist: A 1. Angel 2. Risingson 3. Teardrop B 1. Inertia Creeps 2. Exchange 3. Dissolved Girl C 1. Man Next Door 2. Black Milk 3. Mezzanine D 1. Group Four 2. (Exchange) #massiveattack #wongkarwai #musicpodcast #filmpodcast

After THE MATRIX and V FOR VENDETTA, the Wachowskis were ready to turn from darkness, into the bright, bright candy-colored light. The result was SPEED RACER, an eyepopping postmodern explosion that honored the gravity-defying spirit of old-school anime… and which audiences couldn't quite figure out.Host Rico Gagliano talks with the SPEED RACER star Roger Allam (THE THICK OF IT), legendary special effects artist John Gaeta (THE MATRIX), and more about how the movie was made, why it tanked, and why a growing army of acolytes start their days by watching its final action sequence. The latest season of The MUBI Podcast – BOX OFFICE POISON — dives into six visionary films... that were also notorious flops. Inspired by the new book of the same name by Tim Robey, film critic for The Telegraph, every episode is a wild ride through a great movie's rise, and fall, and rise.THE FALL is now streaming on MUBI globally. Subscribe to receive a copy of Notebook Issue 6 at mubi.com/magazine.To watch some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

Continuing our miniseries on dystopian science fiction, Will & Jared relive their rebellious teenage years by revisiting the 2005 action political thriller V for Vendetta. How obsessed was Jared with V for Vendetta when it released? Has the film aged well in nearly twenty years? Is it cringe, and is that even a bad thing? What TWO DIFFERENT major internet subcultures did the Wachowskis accidentally create?  Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: Snowpiercer (2013)Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY

Peter and Eden are back, diving headfirst into their analysis of The Matrix Reloaded. They explore its ambitious themes, dazzling action sequences, and how it stacks up against the original Matrix. From the philosophical depth of free will and control to Morpheus' magnetic leadership, the hosts dissect what makes this movie a messy yet compelling cinematic experience.Episode Highlights:• Desert Chronicles: Eden shares their relaxed Palm Springs getaway, complete with a Bing Crosby connection, senior living quirks, and the joys of retro cable TV ads.• Thanksgiving Recap: Peter talks about on-call holiday drama and a family gaming night featuring the hilariously chaotic Modern Problems Require Fantasy Solutions.• Movie Reviews: The hosts share thoughts on festive Netflix picks (Hot Frosty and Our Little Secret), the cultural milestone of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and their accidental discovery of Columbo on Tubi.• Music Deep Dive: Peter and Eden swap recent music obsessions, including the latest from Opeth, Beyond Grace, and Mother of Millions. Plus, Peter's favorite albums of the year and his Apple Music Replay stats.• Book Club & More: Updates on Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive, and Eden's ongoing Steerswoman series read.• Main Topic -- "The Matrix Reloaded": The duo reflects on:• The bold yet messy expansion of the Matrix universe.• Iconic action sequences like the breathtaking freeway scene.• Neo's journey as a messianic figure grappling with destiny, love, and change.• Philosophical explorations of control, choice, and humanity's capacity to evolve.• That infamous CGI fight scene with countless Agent Smiths--both a triumph and a testament to 2003 tech.• The thrilling cliffhanger ending that left them itching for The Matrix Revolutions.Key Takeaways:• The Matrix Reloaded may not surpass the original, but it stands tall as a thought-provoking, visually arresting sequel.• Love it or hate it, the Wachowskis' vision remains bold, unique, and worth discussing.• They can't wait to tackle The Matrix Revolutions--will it live up to the hype, good or bad?If you've got thoughts on The Matrix Reloaded, your favorite fight scene, or a movie sequel you believe deserves more love, drop us a line at feedback@themiddleofculture.com.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review, share with a friend, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button! Next Episode Teaser: The countdown to Revolutions begins. What's in store for Neo and Zion? Stay tuned.

• Get 20% off annual Patreon support for The Bunker in our Black Friday sale. The perfect gift to ask for! It's known for leather trenchcoats, shades and cool fight sequences in “bullet time”. But The Matrix's concept of “taking the Red Pill” – rejecting consensus reality and all who believe in it – has spread to become a malignant force in politics, providing a rationale for conspiracy theorists, misogynists, antisemites and fascists. How did a sci-fi blockbuster do so much damage? Derek Robertson, who writes on the politics/pop culture intersection for Politico, talks to Andrew Harrison about the Redpilling of American politics, how creators the Wachowskis feel about their vision being commandeered, The Matrix as a transgender allegory … and how deep the right-wing rabbit hole goes.  • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast Presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Produced by Liam Tait. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CRIME LESBIAN Month concludes with BOUND, The Wachowskis before-its-time erotic thriller from 1996. It's a well-loved movie for Rowan, Kev, special guest Alex Welch, and...wait, Carli doesn't like it? Well that just got spicy. Actually we're all very respectful and have a frank exchange of opinions about the Wachowskis' eggness, Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly's chemistry, Joey Pants kinda taking over the movie, two incredible death scenes, and an incredibly squeaky leather jacket. 

Uncover the dark truths hidden behind the creation of *The Matrix* in this eye-opening conversation with Tom Althouse, the mind behind *The Immortals*. Tom shares his journey from Maui to Hollywood, revealing how his visionary work was stolen, manipulated, and reshaped into one of the most iconic films of all time. In this video, we explore: - The dark cabal that controls Hollywood and its influence over the entertainment industry. - Personal stories of betrayal, fear, and loss tied to *The Matrix* franchise. - The transformation of the Wachowskis and the hidden dynamics of power in Hollywood. - The stark contrast between compassion and power in navigating the creative world. - How the cabal manipulates political structures and employs fear to maintain control. Tom also dives into the shaming tactics faced by celebrities, the connections between art and hidden messages, and the importance of empathy and community in overcoming these dark forces. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that brings to light the cost of truth and the power of authentic creativity. ⚠️ Disclaimer: The views expressed by the guest in this episode do not necessarily reflect my own.

Join Dave, Cody, and Brian as they dive into the dystopian world of V for Vendetta in this week's episode of Pop Culture Pastor. Recorded on the symbolic date of November 5th, they explore the political undercurrents of the film and its eerie relevance to modern times. As they revisit Alan Moore's original narrative, the trio dissects the film's adaptation and its shift from anarchism to a more liberalistic storyline, pondering if Alan Moore is a prophet of sorts. The hosts engage in a lively discussion on the film's casting, with Natalie Portman's standout performance and Hugo Weaving's mesmerizing portrayal of V. They analyze the visual storytelling, the influence of the Wachowskis, and the movie's potent use of fear and propaganda. Plus, they introduce a new segment, "Muppetize the Movie," where they hilariously reimagine the cast as Muppets. With insights from Scotty on the geek phone, the episode delves into the deeper themes of the source material and the cultural impact of V's iconic mask. Whether you're a fan of the graphic novel or the film adaptation, this episode is packed with thoughtful analysis and a touch of humor. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopCulturePastorPodcast Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2265349363642195/ X: https://x.com/PopCPastor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popculturepastorpodcast?igsh=MTB1ZWl4Y3ZxNHFtYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Drop us a line: popculturepastor.ministry@gmail.com

"Remember Remember the 5th of November."  Join Matt and Mark as they discuss the film "V For Vendetta" directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by the Wachowskis.  The film takes place in the not so distant dystopian future of England where a freedom fighter known as "V" plots to destroy a dictatorship with the help of his new friend Evey. Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcastsFind us on BlueSky:  The Network: @BQNpodcastsMark: @MW207Matt: @1701blerdMusic: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3  BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!  Nay nar nay nar AenarJason AndersonAnonymousJerry AntimanoVera BibleSusan L. De ClerckRyan DamonDavidChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiLars Di ScenzaThad HaitMatt HarkerPeter HongWilliam JacksonJim McMahonJoe MignoneMahendran RadhakrishnanTom Van ScotterJenediah SeastrumJonathan SnowDavey WillettCarl WondersJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Kurt, Sam, and Bobby talk their favorite movies of the year so far, upcoming releases, and the Wachowskis' pre-Neo-neo-noir queer masterpiece, Bound, recently released on 4K by The Criterion Collection. Follow us on Instagram!

Audra and Raymond are back from an unintentional sabbatical to discuss Neo Noir films from the 1990s. Not to be confused with “Erotic Thrillers,” Neo Noirs echo the first wave of Film Noir in both content and style. Certain American crime thrillers of the ‘40s and ‘50s were dubbed Film Noir by French critics for their similarities: dark subject matter (usually crime mixed with fateful romance), anti-heroes with confused morals, and stylistic use of shadows and low-key lighting. These were often B-movies and almost certainly featured a Femme Fatale to lure the hero down a dark moral alley. Her appeal and danger stemmed from her empowerment. Neo Noir films are intentionally made in this model, dating 1960s to nowsville. In the period of 1989 to early 2001, Neo Noirs surged, paying homage to the classics yet everything was more extreme: explicit sex and violence, and new moral dilemmas with a heightened focus on urban decay and consumerism. Join us as we discuss Michael Man's HEAT (1995), the Wachowskis' BOUND (1996), and Curtis Hanson's L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1997). Note: we recorded this a couple of months ago. Since then, Audra's wrist has healed and she's had time to fall down the James Ellroy rabbit hole.

Send us a textThe boys have been to the cinema to see that little known sequel to Star Wars this week. They loved it so much, they've decided to pick a load of holes in it.Steff is currently between jobs, but luckily Hutch has a suggestion for a sure-fire Christmas present.Meanwhile, in 2nd Chance Cinema Club, we dissect an ambitious sci-fi movie directed by the Wachowskis. No, not that one- sorry.You can contact us at:aloneinthesouthpassage@gmail.comWe can be found on:Instagram - @aitsp_podcastTwitter - @aitsp_podcastYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeKX6NB1XOIPXOraGfIfhw

We've got a supersized episode to wrap up September as we talk about 12 individual movies! This got a lot bigger than expected…needless to say, antics ensue. We start by a getting a fresh-out-the-theatre review from Christian about Jason Reitman's new film Saturday Night. After that, he shares his thoughts on two other new releases, Transformers One and A Different Man. Then, Scott updates us with the 4 new-ish release films he caught up with on flights over the weekend. Once the new release roundup is complete, we debut a new format in the show, Booze You've Never Heard Of! We talk about one of the Coen brothers lesser seen films from the early 21st century, and round it out with early films from the Wachowskis, Radio Silence, Safdie brothers, and Duplass brothers. Did we pique your interest in any of these movies? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com. Stay tuned to hear our horror theme for October!

Here's another case of a sequel no one asked for. No one except Warner Bros. Studios, that is. The movie studio, understandably, wanted another one. The previous movies were huge money makers but the Wachowskis weren't interested. WB said "We're doing it with or without you." And here we are. Was this the movie the studio was expecting? Was it the movie we were expecting? And more importantly, does the film stand up compared to the previous three? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of The Matrix Resurrections. Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram

Uli has collaborated with director Tom Tykwer on several films, including: Winter Sleepers, Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer, A Hologram For The King, and Cloud Atlas, co-directed by The Wachowskis. Uli's film work includes: Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer, The International, Cloud Atlas, In Secret, A Hologram For The King, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes. Uli's television work includes work on the acclaimed: Sense8, The Queen's Gambit, and Babylon Berlin.

Joop! Homme by Joop! (1989) + The Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999) + David Fincher's Fight Club (1999) + Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (1996) with Paul Suda 9/9/24 S6E68 To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

Franka Potente never became a bonafide movie star after Run Lola Run, but her intensely iconic work in this breakout movie remains awesome 25 years later. Tom Tykwer has had a solid career of his own since writing and directing this video-game-esque flick with the butterfly-effect gimmick. He and future collaborators the Wachowskis were making some of the coolest movies around back then, taking advantage of new technologies, narrative devices and editing techniques. In truth, while Tykwer clearly loves Potente, he doesn't do so right by Moritz Bleibtreu's Manni (and the first part of the man's last name rhymes with "tribe" by the way, not "leeb"). Bleibtreu is a whiny screw-up who needs his dedicated girlfriend to save his life by racing around Germany for 20 minutes to come up with a small fortune. Lather, rinse, repeat. So go ahead and scream so shrilly that you'll break glass as we yap about Run Lola Run in the 605th edition of Have You Ever Seen. Order a whole bunch of stuff from Sparkplug Coffee. They offer our listeners a onetime 20% discount just by using our "HYES" promo code. Go to "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Contact us in a variety of ways. We're Twi-X people, sort of (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) and Bev uses that same @ on Threads. Our email address is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". And look for our podcast on YouTube (@hyesellis in your browser). You can subscribe there, but also comment and give us a thumbs up. And don't forget to review us and certainly rate us on your podcast app.

On episode 241 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Josh Parham and Jay Ledbetter go back 25 years to take a look at the 72nd Academy Awards, celebrating the films of 1999. Two and a half decades ago marked on of the richest years of cinema, showcasing some of the most influential films within popular culture that have lived on as classics that brought us into the 21st century. But with such a rich selection of cinema released by Hollywood, with innovated blockbusters, stellar comedies, groundbreaking international selections, and introspective, auteur driven projects that rank as some of the best films of the careers for filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick, The Wachowskis, David Fincher, Paul Thomas Anderson, Michael Mann, and more. But when it came to the Oscars for this year, the Academy went with a newcomer in director Sam Mendes and his suburban drama, American Beauty, a beloved film at the time that has become complicated and disliked by many, as well as most of the winners from this ceremony. On this episode, the team talk about where they were in 1999, their thoughts on the overall film year as well as the Oscar ceremony, briefly discuss talk about American Beauty as a Best Picture winner, do a little Oscar trivia as it relates to this year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to three films to make up the final set of five nominated films. It made for a lively, fun show with spirited debate, alliances, vote swinging and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 3h04m. We will be back next week to talk about the latest release, Twisters, and our favorite disaster movies. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

The stars of the Wachowskis' steamy and stylish first feature reunite to retell the making of a cult classic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope and Ella discuss the often forgotten (and probably non-canonical) The Matrix Online, which officially ran from 2005 to 2009.Videos referenced on the pod are....Death of a Game: The Matrix Onlinehttps://youtu.be/SQOD0RJuFrg?si=XXfHR_PIt_Of431pThe Matrix Online: The Endinghttps://youtu.be/OfeGPilWZp0?si=GLL3kGCAm1Ifw9xcThe Matrix Online: Character Creationhttps://youtu.be/UsfDIdJX6TY?si=o6HeQSobRRWQIGf3The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experiencehttps://youtu.be/WU0gvPcc3jQ?si=VWIi9YIETOmrZSt2@MatrixQueerPod on IG/TwitterElla Cesari ishttps://twitter.com/drawnwithoutrefhttps://instagram.com/drawnwithoutrefhttps://ellacesari.weebly.comHope Lichtner is@HopeLichtner on IG/Tumblr/AO3. good luck!The Matrix music, clips and dialogue are all copyright Warner Brothers and we own NONE of it.contact us at matrixreclamationspod@gmail.com

The Dames wrap up Pride Month with a look at three great films about lesbians. First, it's the very sexy Bound (1996) from the Wachowskis. Then we chat about Rafiki, Wanuri Kahiu's 2018 coming-of-age story that was banned in her home country of Kenya. And finally, Rose Glass's newest film, Love Lies Bleeding (2024), starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian.

Susie Bright returns to The Projection Booth to talk about her work on The Wachowskis' Bound, her audible show, donating her archives to Cornell, and her substack, https://susiebright.ink/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Susie Bright returns to The Projection Booth to talk about her work on The Wachowskis' Bound, her audible show, donating her archives to Cornell, and her substack, https://susiebright.ink/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Comedian Erin Foley joins the gang to take a look back at the best lesbian neo-noir 1996 has to offer…which is also probably the best of all of those things that any year has to offer. The first movie directed by the Wachowskis, Bound gets more intriguing as time marches on. And now it also has has 4K Blu-Ray restoration from Criterion. Then we take a hotline call from a listener wondering about what movies we might remake from a different directorial perspective.What's GoodAlonso - SwiffersDrea - Jenny Nicholson rabbithole (here's that Hallmark video Alonso mentions)Erin - WNBA All-Star Weekend in ArizonaIfy - Beer League Hockey (w/ comedians)ITIDICSony Buys Alamo DrafthouseAMC Has Its Best Weekend of 2024Megalopolis Finds a Distributor – LionsgateStaff PicksAlonso - Big BoysDrea - Janet Planet, ThelmaIfy - ThelmaErin - Billy ElliotErin's long-running women's sports podcast is HerlightsAlonso's Upcoming Events w/Hollywood Pride:Johnny Guitar at The Frida Cinema, 6/22/24All About Eve at the Egyptian, 6/25/24 (w/ Ben Mankiewicz)Bound 4K restoration at the Egyptian, 6/26/24Signing and discussion w/Justin Simien at the Academy Museum, 6/29/24 Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Are we all living in The Matrix? Eh, probably not. But our tech obsessed, social media driven world is a lot closer to the reality The Matrix posed in 1999 than the Wachowskis probably ever dreamed of! New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and host of Hysteria Erin Ryan, join Max to watch the beloved sci fi film and break down the ways The Matrix inspired a generation of tech bros and why so many people — from the online right to the LGBTQ+ community to recovering tech journalists — see themselves in its allegory.

Our formative movie May ends with SPEED RACER, the Wachowskis' then-panned, now cult classic of color and sound and explosion and anti-corporatism. It's Kev's pick for a movie that made them love movies, and they're joined by fellow superfan Grace Robertson, Carli, and Rowan watching it for the very first time, to talk about why it's stuck around, why it came out at exactly the wrong time, how the Wachowskis' Gen X libertarianism may undercut some of its themes, Christina Ricci with grease on her face, and cars going boom.

This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap 1999's bullet bending sci-fi latex coated fight fest: "The Matrix".  The duo discuss which pill they'd take (blue, duh, they don't want to know anything!) and find out Laurence Fishburne and Sloane are the exact same age.  Zach and Sloane also talk about the lime green color of  almost all 90s clothing, listening to Prodigy coded music while using a family computer and telling all their secrets to the very first A.I. device: AOL's Smarter Child. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast!Support the Show.Visit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

In a continuing series meant to chart SPEED's place in '90s cinema, Variety film critic Owen Gleiberman joins in to discuss the decade's greatest directorial debuts. From David Fincher and the Wachowskis to Quentin Tarantino and the Hughes brothers, find out where Jan de Bont's electric first outing figures in.

Jasun Horsley joins us for a conversation about his book Big Mother: The Technological Body of Evil, which analyzes the Satanic techniques that converge upon the human body in the modern world. Topics of discussion include how the Wachowskis' red pill turned blue, the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the occult divine child relates to Big Mother, some disagreements about Satan, and whether Sam Harris has more children in his basement than Ted Bundy.https://childrenofjob.substack.com/ https://landmademan.com/big-mother/https://landmademan.com/books-by-jasun-horsley/ https://twitter.com/CinemaPsyophttps://www.patreon.com/PsyopCinemahttp://psyop-cinema.com/https://linktr.ee/psyopcinemathomas-psyopcinema@protonmail.combrett-psyopcinema@protonmail.com 

It's May, That Aged Well is celebrating women directors, and Erika and Paul kick things off with a bang as they talk about 1999's seminal action flick The Matrix, directed by the Wachowskis! Topics include penis pumps, dusters, the 90's obsession with computer hackers, and, of course, birthing videos…you won't want to miss this one!You can follow That Aged Well on Twitter (@ThatAgedWellPod), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), Threads (@ThatAgedWell), and Spoutible (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT!THAT AGED WELL MERCH!Hosts: Paul Caiola & Erika VillalbaProducer & Editor: Paul Caiola

This week we review director Rose Glass' sophomore feature, Love Lies Bleeding. A lesbian crime thriller in the vein of The Wachowskis' Bound, the film stars Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Jena Malone, and Dave Franco. Does it live up to Glass' searing debut, 2019's Saint Maud? Tune in and find out.

Like the Wachowskis' BOUND before it, Rose Glass' new lesbian crime thriller LOVE LIES BLEEDING is playing with the tropes of noir and pulp, but it is also very much a love story between women who are trapped by their pasts and see in each other a way out. This week we're joined once again by writer and friend of the show Emily St. James to talk through the unique, memorable way in which LOVE LIES BLEEDING balances those elements and tones, before bringing BOUND back into the discussion to consider the parallels between these two narratives' respective interest in bodies and gender performance, trust and transactional sex, and finding escape in another person. And in Your Next Picture Show we enthusiastically recommend Glass' debut feature SAINT MAUD as the bellwether of a filmmaker who's proven herself one to watch.  Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about BOUND, LOVE LIES BLEEDING,  or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Radu Jude's DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD and Robert Altman's THE PLAYER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, we enter THE MATRIX! Built on bullet-time and broken ribs, The Wachowskis' groundbreaking and endlessly impactful classic brought cyberpunk to the masses, for better or worse... Take the red pill with us and listen in.Next week, we cover the David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesThe Matrix RevisitedMaking The MatrixWhat is Bullet Time?Entertainment Weekly The Matrix Production HistoryAmerican Cinematographer The Matrix Cinematography BreakdownWill Smith on Turning Down The MatrixCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rose Glass' new lesbian crime thriller LOVE LIES BLEEDING takes the neo-noir in a bold and unexpected direction, one that the Wachowskis first pointed the genre toward in 1996 with BOUND. While the sisters' stylish debut first premiered amid a wave of “sexy thrillers,” it exists today in a significantly different context. We get into that shift this week with the help of returning guest Emily St. James, to discuss how BOUND subverts, even transcends, viewer expectations of noir, gender roles, and hot lesbian sex. And then we take a break from Feedback to continue the conversation about revisiting classics in a contemporary context, in a talk with Emily about her upcoming book, LOST: BACK TO THE ISLAND. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about BOUND, LOVE LIES BLEEDING, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we enter a world where you're only known by strangers and the only constant is change... it's DARK CITY! Join us as we continue our cyberpunk series with Alex Proyas' blend of film noir angst and sci-fi surrealism. Next week, we cover the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsxReferences:Special FeaturesMemories of Shell BeachArchitecture of DreamsCinefantastique Dark City Production HistoryCinefantastique Dark City Production History 2Cinefantastique Dark City Production History 3Cosmoetica Lem Dobbs InterviewSplicedWire Alex Proyas InterviewScreen Anarchy Alex Proyas InterviewMoney Into Light Alex Proyas InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is box-office disappointment DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS destined for the sort of belated appreciation eventually received by the Coen Brothers' sophomore feature, 1987's RAISING ARIZONA? That's up for debate in our discussion of Ethan Coen's latest comedy collaboration, this time with his wife Tricia Cooke, a crime caper in theory that acts more like a sex romp in practice. Nonetheless, we consider how certain Coen crime signatures — ill-considered schemes executed by duos who are the opposite of pros, one of whom is comedically verbose — play out in both films, as well as how the films' respective MacGuffins function as comedic objects. And in Your Next Picture Show we offer an alternate-universe version of this pairing built around the recent French release THE TASTE OF THINGS. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about RAISING ARIZONA, DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS,  or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Rose Glass' LOVE LIES BLEEDING and The Wachowskis' BOUND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices