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Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of The Matrix

By: Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media

October 7, 2021

Photo Credit: Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons License

The Matrix released in 1999. It’s considered one of the best science fiction films of all time, revolutionizing film as a whole.

Will Smith was the first choice for Neo

Will Smith decided not to take the role as Neo because he didn’t like the way the Wachowskis explained the pitch. He decided to shoot Wild, Wild West instead. The film flopped at the box office and bombed with critics.

Bullet time was created for The Matrix

The Wachowskis loved anime and their love for it influenced bullet time. It was used as Neo dodged the bullets on the rooftop. Bullet Time was a way for the filmmakers to show that the characters were in a constructed reality but slowing things down and giving the audience a way of seeing 360 degrees of the action.

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Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media

Joseph Sanfilippo is an 18-year-old Senior at Colonia High School. Sanfilippo is an only child but enjoys being around family and friends. Most of his friendships have impacted him in a positive way. Sanfilippo is an avid movie-goer and dedicates some of his free time to write reviews. He has a passion for creative self-expression, and constantly gets stuck in a world of imagination. He also has a passion for music, and most of his buddies know he’s always analyzing the next big Indie film or song. Sanfilippo’s favorite subject is English. He feels at ease when he’s writing because that’s when most of his thoughts emerge. This year he's in Journalism 3 where he is eager to create his own podcast and create videos. You can catch him hanging out with his friend group or at your local AMC theater, working or watching a movie. Sanfilippo plans on being a filmmaker one day and can’t wait for what the future holds.

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Behind the scenes of The Matrix