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Swords and Space XIX: The Matrix (film) and Dune (novel)

4 Feb 2014 · AMDG 056 · Season 2

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This month on Swords and Space, join hosts Nicholas and Richard Wansbutter for a discussion of the 1999 Wachowski Brothers’ film, The Matrix. We will take a look at the allegory featured in this film, as well as assessing its significance as a classic of science fiction film. We’ll be joined by Matthew Zepf, editor-in-chief of Brav’s Index.

We’ll also discuss Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 novel, Dune, another work with messianic elements and strong allegory.

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Topics and guests

  • Brav's Index
  • David Lynch
  • Dune
  • Frank Herbert
  • Matthew Zepf
  • The Matrix

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