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Amor Vincit Omnia: The Radical Sentimentality of “Sense8”

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The Wachowskis took their high-concept empathy to TV with a gloriously ambitious Netflix show that was gone far too soon.

Clint Worthington Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019

“Jupiter Ascending” Is the Wachowskis’ Big, Silly Cinematic Swan Song

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The Wachowskis’ last theatrical film to date — a space opera with Channing Tatum as a roller-skating wolf man — is one of their most ambitiously corny efforts yet.

Ben Kaye Posted on June 29, 2019June 29, 2019

Getting Lost in the Inscrutable “Cloud Atlas”

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The Wachowskis’ most polarizing film offers an emotional payoff — if you’re willing to invest the time & attention.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019

Remembering the Candy-Coated Spectacle of “Speed Racer”

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The Wachowskis’ kaleidoscopic 2008 adaptation of the clasic ’60s anime is as bright, bold and weird as the rest of their late-period output.

Chris Ludovici Posted on June 23, 2019August 11, 2020

“The Matrix Revolutions” Closes the Trilogy at the Edge of Hell

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The Matrix Revolutions, the Wachowskis’ final film in the trilogy, is just as flawed as Reloaded, but carries heaps of visual and thematic weight.

Justin Harrison Posted on June 21, 2019August 11, 2020

Diminishing Returns Are Reloaded in the Wachowskis’ First “Matrix” Sequel

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While still a visual triumph, “The Matrix Reloaded” swaps out depth for shallow philosophy.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on June 16, 2019August 11, 2020

The Unconventional Heroism of “The Matrix”

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The film that made the Wachowskis a household name balanced dazzling special effects with a profound message about self-discovery.

Douglas Laman Posted on June 15, 2019August 11, 2020

“Bound” Quietly Remains the Wachowskis’ Best Film

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The Wachowskis’ 1996 directorial debut feels like a formative text for the filmmakers, a slinky crime caper that’s also unabashedly queer.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 9, 2019August 11, 2020

“Assassins” Was the Wachowskis’ First Big Break, For Better or Worse

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Before they made their directorial debut, Lana and Lilly Wachowski wrote the Stallone-Banderas actioner Assassins, a far cry from their future work.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 8, 2019August 11, 2020

Ebertfest 2019: Celebrating Roger in Fine Filmic Fashion

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From Bound to Sideways to Romy and Michelle, this year’s Ebertfest was a celebration of the weird, eclectic, and fantastic films Roger Ebert loved.

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Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

How the Matrix Sequels Expanded the Wachowskis’ Universe By Humanizing its Villains

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The Wachowskis’ seminal sci-fi trilogy hits 4K today ahead of the first Matrix’s 20th anniversary. In honor of […]

Chris Ludovici Posted on October 30, 2018August 2, 2020
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