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Analyses and Essays
This category is for non-fiction works dedicated to the film that are not media articles dealing with the film's production, distribution, or promotion.
Sites acceptable to this subcategory will include discussions of any of the philosophies behind the movie, scientific analyses of plot details, and other similar works.
Sites acceptable to this subcategory will include discussions of any of the philosophies behind the movie, scientific analyses of plot details, and other similar works.
Sites in Analyses and Essays
Heaven.net: The Matrix
Essay focusing on the idea that the movie's popularity is due to a lack of spirituality in the general population.
Observations About The Matrix
Features essays and articles on colour themes, reflections, visual references to other movies, metaphors, and names. Themes include the love story angle, the Oracle's role, and simulacra.
The Matrix and Berkeley's Metaphysics
Synopsis of a book on the movie. Discusses qualia, sentient agents, deja vu, and the virtualisation of everyday life as evident in perceptual processes.
The Matrix as Messiah Movie
Site examines the parallels between Neo's character development and the life of Jesus Christ.
The Matrix [vaksam]
Discusses the difference between virtual reality and computerized models of reality, as well as implications of this distinction for the future.
Metaphilm: The Matrix
Essay analyzes the movie with a focus on personal identity, the role of technology, questioning reality, and Marshall McLuhan.
Nonduality Salon: The Matrix
Discussion of the movie focusing on non-dual themes and concepts.
The Spiritual Matrix
Analysis of the movie based on the allegory of the alien.
Zion Mainframe Guide to The Matrix
Features a collection of essays dedicated to the film. Topics covered include the principle of resistance, metaphysics, Christianity, Gnosticism, and others.
Baruzzo.org
Easter eggs in images lead to sites that deal with some of the issues presented in the film.
The Matrix 2069
Quotations relevant to the film from The Promulgation of Universal Peace, by Abdul Baha.
Journal of Religion and Film: Buddhism, Christianity, and The Matrix
James L. Ford discusses the dialectic of myth-making in contemporary cinema with the aid of the film.
Outside the Lie
Outlines the parallels of the film with the Christian faith in an attempt to convert users.
The Matrix Discussion and Bible Study
Suggested outline for a study session of the movie with respect to the Bible. Includes comparisons of quotes from the film to Biblical passages.
The Matrix and Quantum Consciousness
Detailed analysis of the film's ideas, utilizing explanations from the fields of quantum physics and artificial intelligence.
The Matrix: A Study in Homoeroticism
Article by Mr. Eyore from Epinions.com.
Tao of The Matrix
Several articles examine the deeper philosophical and spiritual symbolism and metaphors in the film.
Matrix and Ghost in the Shell
Scene-by-scene comparison of the two films; with screenshots.
Entertainment Weekly - The Matrix: God is in the Details
Four-part article discusses the mythological and religious themes in the film.
The Red Pill Project
Attempts to approach the details of the film in a rational and scientific manner. Articles, project information, and links.
H2so4 Magazine - The Pornocracy of "Fate": Moms' Tricks in The Matrix
Philosophical essay about the saviour theme in The Matrix, by Matt George.
Utopia and Simulation in The Matrix
A brief discussion of the articulation of simulation and its effects in the film.
Gnosticism Reborn
Discusses the film as a Shamanic journey, by Jason Wynd and Jake Horsley.
The Mayertrix
Explores the possible connection between John Mayer's music and the film. Includes sound clips, lyrics, and links.
Is "The Matrix" Gnostic or Christian?
Detailed comparison between Gnostic and Christian influences in the film, by Steven D. Greydanus.
Matrix1
Essay discussing the usage of hackers in the film, Hollywood stereotypes, and thoughts about virtual reality and cyberspace.
Evil Demons, Saviors, and Simulacra in The Matrix
Article by Doug Mann and Heidi Hochenedel examines three philosophical and spiritual themes explored within the film.
Matrixism
The main tenets and manifesto of a religious following based on the film.
Philosophy and The Matrix
Two essays about the film, focusing on faith.
Strange New World
A philosophical interactive puzzle based on the film's scenario. [Requires Flash plugin] |
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