Why We Love The Matrix

Description

Rediscover all the reasons you love The Matrix! Whether you saw the movie in theaters in 1999 or watched it for the first time at home, there is no denying that The Matrix has had an immense impact on pop culture. This movie is a "must-see" of the science fiction genre and Why We Love The Matrix is the first and only guide that combines entertaining information about the history and making of the film with a celebratory look at all the different aspects that have helped solidify this as a beloved favorite of sci-fi fans. Why We Love The Matrix will also offer entertaining essays about the key features that have helped the film become the classic it is today, including the origins of the plot and characters, film techniques, and the philosophy behind the story of The Matrix. Plus quotes, sidebars, trivia, and eye-catching two-color illustrations throughout. Perfectly timed to tie-in to the 2021 release of the fourth movie in the series, this illustrated guide is a great gift for both casual and more serious fans of the movie and, let's face it, Keanu Reeves.

Kim Taylor-Foster is a film and television journalist based in the UK. Her work for globally celebrated media brands, including Fandom, IGN, the BBC, Guardian Media Group, and Clash, has led to her interviewing Neo himself, Keanu Reeves, on several occasions. Fans at San Diego Comic-Con may have seen her taking part in the Screen Junkies panel, or as a face on Screen Junkies News. When asked, she said she would take the Red Pill.