Good summary, but I'm not sure "Stupid mindfuck nonsense" is valid. Mind-bending is a type of Sci Fi many people like. I was never a Heinlein fan and didn't know the movie was based on his work till reading comments, but that does make sense now.

Yeap, and another bitch slap is warranted! Along with Justin Bieber.

Good list by the author, but yes, The Matrx should be added.

I for one welcome our self driving overloards. The drive to the local grocery store never looked more exciting!

Whoa there young Lady! What an article and topic. I am almost speechless, but I can tell you one thing, this kicking of guys in the balls does-not exemplify the Aloha-spirit from my great State!

Yeah, there were moments in 2 and 3 that had nice special effects, but 1 was the game changer for the time. Even the classic glyph screen was better in 1. Here's a pretty good update on the classic glyph screens for iPad/iPhone/iPod:

It sounds like you're an advocate of "It's not the size of the wand, but the magic in it"?

I for one welcome our Avian overlords!

I agree, and you can even get "The Matrix" in many different colors - on black. Very soothing!