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The Matrix Resurrections is a sequel we didn’t ask for. In fact we really didn’t ask for any of the Matrix sequels. The original was a true classic. Groundbreaking in all respects with story and iconic characters. And it’s those characters that often get destroyed by the lazy Hollywood trend of rebooting and rearranging our favourite movies. I’m worried that our hero and Neo and his strong counterpart Trinity will be raked across the coals of identity politics. And Neo may not even be “The One” anymore. Join me as we dive into The Matrix Resurrections. Podcast Time-codes 00:27 Hollywood no new ideas 2:00 Classic movies being ruined 3:15 The Matrix 1999 groundbreaking 4:15 Why do we need sequels 5:00 Matrix resurrections narrative 6:45 Identity politics in movies 7:20 Neo & Trinity strong together 8:09 Many ways to show courage 8:40 Brave male is now toxic male 9:20 If Trinity is the hero should have been from the start 9:50 strong female characters are nothing new 11:00. A strong hero needs strong