The Matrix Resurrections review – Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss spark in utopian reboot
Neo rhythms: why techno music and The Matrix are in perfect harmony
August 2020
The Matrix director: I'm glad film recognised as trans metaphor
Lilly Wachowski expresses pleasure that the film’s ‘original intention’ has become commonplace understanding among fans
May 2020
Shortcuts
Why is Elon Musk telling us to 'take the red pill'?
Lilly Wachowski rounds on Ivanka Trump and Elon Musk over Matrix tweets
August 2019
Week in geek
The Matrix rebooted: do we want to go down the rabbit hole again?
The influential cyberpunk trilogy conjured a terrifying future where humans were enslaved to technology. How might a new film’s creative revamp top that?
July 2019
The Matrix trilogy review – pop-culture juggernaut still lands a thrilling punch
Keanu Reeves’ first trip down the rabbit hole is as electrifying as ever – and Carrie Anne-Moss’s charisma elevates the sequels
June 2018
TV review
Sense8: the series finale review – sci-fi love-in is strictly for the fans
After much online outcry, the Wachowskis’ cancelled show was given a feature-length reprieve in which to tie up loose ends and wallow in schmaltz
March 2017
Matrix rebooted: update of dystopian sci-fi franchise in the works
Sources suggest studio is considering Michael B Jordan for lead role in new version of hit franchise, with Alphas creator Zak Penn in talks to write treatment
April 2016
‘A force of nature’: Ruby Rose presented with major Glaad award by Taylor Swift
Australian actor who featured in Orange Is the New Black recognised for her work promoting equality, and as a ‘lesbian and gender fluid’ role model
March 2016
The Guardian profile
Lilly Wachowski: putting gender on the agenda in life and film
With Lilly joining her film-making sibling Lana in coming out as a transgender woman this week, the Wachowskis’ tales of fluid identities and brave leaps into the unknown take on even greater poignancy
Daily Mail denies trying to force Matrix director to come out as trans woman
Lilly Wachowski said she decided to go public after after journalists ‘threatened public outing against my will’
Film director Lilly Wachowski comes out as transgender woman
Lilly joins sister Lana, with whom she created the Matrix trilogy, after alleging pressure from Daily Mail forced her hand
June 2015
Brian Moylan's having an episode
Netflix's Sense8 is the Wachowskis' very own Lost, with a few big flaws
The epic drama about eight mysteriously connected people shows TV could be the directors’ perfect medium, if you can get through the deadly dull first hour
February 2015
Jupiter Ascending review – absolute nonsense
In space, no one can hear you scream… with laughter. Which is helpful when watching the Wachowskis’ latest effort
December 2013
Trailer park
Jupiter Ascending: watch Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum in the trailer for the Wachowskis' new sci-fi adventure – video
Watch the trailer for the Wachowski siblings' new sci-fi adventure, starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis
February 2013
Philip French's film of the week
Cloud Atlas – review
Film of the week: So David Mitchell's novel was filmable after all – but will you want to see it twice? asks Philip French
Reel review
Cloud Atlas - video review
Xan Brooks, Catherine Shoard and Henry Barnes review Cloud Atlas
After Hollywood
Cloud Atlas: how Hollywood failed to put it on the map
Phil Hoad: The film's release should have been a global event, but its studio's reticence over its fragmented form has led to disappointing box office returns
October 2012
Cloud Atlas under fire for casting white actors in 'yellowface' makeup
Adaptation of David Mitchell book reflects film industry's racial pecking order, says Asian-American action group
