The Matrix has been blowing minds and sparking philosophical debates since it first hit theaters in 1999. Sure, the groundbreaking special effects and stylish leather trench coats were cool, but it's the film's exploration of weighty themes like reality, free will, and the nature of existence that have kept us pondering and rewatching it for … Continue reading Transcendence and Transformation in The Matrix
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The Character Couch – Neo
Welcome to another mind-bending edition of The Character Couch. This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? In the past we've looked at Marty McFly, Carrie White, Clark Kent, and more recently, the … Continue reading The Character Couch – Neo
The Best Movies from My Second Decade
Last week I began a series of posts that take a look at my favorite movies from every year I've been alive. I took inspiration from a post I read last year over at Fairly Professional. Since I'm 41, I've decided to just keep it to my first 40 years. And since that's a lot, … Continue reading The Best Movies from My Second Decade
The First Day of Spring
I love a writing prompt. Over at yoyoliving, we've been presented with a visual writing prompt and I am all about it. Click over there and participate! The more the merrier, I say! Here's my story... It was the first day of spring and it was gorgeous outside. No way was I going to let … Continue reading The First Day of Spring
My Favorite Movies #5 – The Matrix
The Matrix 1999 Directed by the Wachowskis Quick synopsis... A computer hacker searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He discovers that what most people perceive as reality is actually a simulation created by machines and joins a rebellion to break free. Paul just watched this one for the first … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #5 – The Matrix
Question of the Week #193
Given the ability to project yourself into the future but not return, would you do so? If not, would you change your mind if you could take someone along? How far would you go? Uh... we're all doing that. It's called life. Tomorrow is the future and once we get there we sure can't go … Continue reading Question of the Week #193
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