The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film starring Keanu Reeves that spawned a number of sequels and other spin-off media. Its use of slow-motion, spinning camera angles, and "bullet time" effects influenced a number of action movies that followed, and have been parodied nearly as often.

References

• When Johnny Fiama "interviews" Keanu Reeves in From the Balcony episode 3, he tells the audience that he's here with Mr. Matrix himself.

• The plot of The Muppet Show Comic Book: Pigs in Space involves Fozzie Bear and Rizzo the Rat attempting to pitch Pigs in Space as a feature film to a pair of movie producers. Using themes and tropes found in other sci-fi movies, one sequence involves Link Hogthrob attempting to escape from the Chicken People by delivering a round-house kick while wearing sunglasses. The action is spread over four comic panels stylized in a way that suggests the scene plays out in slow motion. Its presentation and the style of Link's shades are a reference to characters from The Matrix whose actions and fashionable eyewear are defining elements of the film.

• In the Muppet Babies episode "Finders Keepers," Baby Gonzo dodges rubber chickens in a way evocative of the film's famous "bullet time" sequence.

Connections

• Greg Blandy provided stunts for the film
• Ian Bliss played Bane in The Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions
• David Bowers played a gang member in Matrix Revolutions
• Matt Doran played Mouse
• Laurence Fishburne played Morpheus
• David Franklin played a maitre D' in The Matrix Reloaded
• Paul Goddard played Agent Brown
• Deni Gordon played a priestess
• Bruce Spence played the Trainman in the video game Enter the Matrix and the film Matrix Revolutions
• Richard Sydenham played Dock Sergeant in Matrix Revolutions
• Gina Torres played Cas in The Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions
• Hugo Weaving played Agent Smith
• Laurence Woodward played a guard