Reel Science Film Series: The Matrix
The Reel Science Film Series screens its last cult science-fiction movie for this month in collaboration with San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), Digital Gym Cinema, and the Film Geeks San Diego. Introduction and contextualized and corrective commentary will be provided by USD physicist Daniel Sheehan. A theatrical blockbuster at the time of its release in 1999, The Matrix proved to be a mind-blowing advancement in cinematic visual effects. Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker (Keanu Reeves) who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth. In addition to amazing effects, the stellar cast, including Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano, helped make The Matrix a modern sci-fi classic.