So, this is the second thing today that made me reflect on my age.  It has been 10 years since the first part of my favorite series of movies hit theaters, to the day.  It's almost impossible to believe.  Since then I've enjoyed both follow-up movies in the theaters multiple times and played 3 different Matrix-themed video games (one of which was The Matrix Online, a game that I thought deserved way more credit than it ever got).  I've also purchased each movie at least 3 times over, including the limited edition of the "Ultimate Matrix Collection" on DVD with included bust of Neo and original signed screenplays.

To say the least, I'm a fan.  And I'm not even one of those snooty people who hates on the second 2 movies because it's popular to do so, in fact Revolutions is probably my favorite of the three, and if not it at least ties the original for number 1.

This is a significant day just because of how important the films were in technological pop-culture.  The philosophical (and later spiritual) undertones throughout the series really hit that nerve for those of us that are enthusiasts, and I think all of the movies played a big part in pushing "geek" towards "chic."  The Matrix is also the movie that most people associate with the start of their love affair with DVD - I can still remember picking it up just after a family member got a DVD player and being shocked at the quality.

Ah, nostalgia.  Thanks obviously go out to the Wachowskis for making some of my favorite films.  Also there's a new 10th anniversary edition blu-ray specifically of The Matrix that came out to honor the event, so it looks like I'll be expanding my collection soon enough.  You can find it at the link below.

http://whatisthematrix.warnerbros.com/