3 ms·
Good article, it's been told before but it bears repeating. Also I got caught on this one kind of irrelevant point regarding the characterization of the Matrix
by tovej 1y ago
Good article, it's been told before but it bears repeating.
Also I got caught on this one kind of irrelevant point regarding the characterization of the Matrix: I would say Matrix is not just diguised as a story about escaping systems of control, it's quite clearly about oppressive systems in society, with specific reference to gender expression. Lilly Wachowski has explicitly stated that it was supposed to be an allegory for gender transition.
- kayodelycaon 1y agoThe character Switch was supposed to have a different gender in the matrix vs real life. It’s really a shame that didn’t happen.
- altruios 1y agoThere is nothing more free than the freedom to be who you really are. Going to rewatch the Matrix tonight.
- xg15 1y agoIt wasn't. Switch was intended to be genderfluid, but the Matrix itself, or "logging out" of it was apparently not meant as an allegory for transitioning (though she doesn't mind the interpretation) : https://www.them.us/story/lilly-wachowski-work-in-progress-season-two-showtime https://www.them.us/story/lilly-wachowski-work-in-progress-s...