The Matrix quite literally burst onto the scene at the turn of the century. While the Y2K bug had the world worried and Hollywood was making all these wanna be cyberpunk thrillers about the millenium, this film was taking no prisoners in its approach to the cyber-actioneer. It was simultaneously underground cult and EVERYWHERE, with people asking "Have you seen The Matrix yet?"
Marrying the martial arts filmmaking of the East with the sensibilities of the West, the Wachowskis took…
While I maintain that this film doesn't hold a candle to Holiday In it's still a fun tour de force for Irving Berlin to show off his song writing abilities, perfectly brought to life by this quartet of consummate performers.
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An oldie, but a goodie. Hard to believe it's over 30 years old, as the technical wizardry is just as impressive today as it was in the theatre.
Another in the DC Showcase animated shorts line, attached to Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. I confess to knowing next to nothing about Adam Strange, so that made this viewing both a thrilling little fifteen-minute ride... and a confusing one, as I would like to know more.
Near as I can figure, he's a tragic soul, "Quantum Leaping" his way through the Galaxy helping folks in need while he waits for the right opportunity to get back to set things…
