Re-Run 3: The Matrix

No Story Is Sacred

A new Matrix movie is coming out in December. In light of that, here is the episode where we discuss the original 1999 movie. You can watch it online on HBOMax, Amazon, or Youtube.

Content warnings for strong language, discussions of transphobia, and an unfortunate number of Catholic jokes

We reference or spoil: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Joseph Campbell‘s “The Hero’s Journey“, the Bible, Lewis Carroll‘s Through the Looking Glass, The Wizard of Oz, The Lord of the Rings, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, Cabin in the Woods, Wachowski‘s Speed Racer, Sinfest (“The Sisterhood 7“), Wheaton’s Law, “soft apocalypse“, Parks and Recreation; John Wick; so so much queer theory

Further reading about transness in The Matrix:

“How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own” by Emily Sandalwood

“Why ‘The Matrix’ Is Actually About Being Trans” by Tiffany Berruti

“Some thoughts and disagreements on The Matrix as a trans allegory” by Jennifer Harrison

“The Matrix As Transgender Metaphor” by Adam Pilfold-Bagwell

The transcript will be available soon on nostoryissacred.com.

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