Happy Emails To Dew

**For emails from teachers, visit my Matrix In The Classroom section.



"Hey Dew, Well I have to say this is a fantastic site, and the quality took me completely by surprise. You have analysed this movie in even more depth than i have! I have seen the Matrix so many times that it is not uncommon for me to find so many connections with literature/other films/life in general, as well as the great in-movie connections, eg. "get up, get up".

The most addictive thing I find about the film is the power demonstrated in mental and physical form. When I first saw the Matrix, the thing that sucked me in even more than the original Trinity fight scene, was Trinity's leap a few scenes later. Just soaring effortlessly over that gap made anything seem possible ;).

Favourite character for me I think has to go to Agent Smith. The concept of a sentient program of such complexity is really amazing. One thing I really started to notice after the, what, 12th viewing? was the synchronization of movement in the agents, as if they were all run by a central intelligence. I guess this is probably somewhere on your site already. But it is really fun to watch once you see it, they way they complete each other's sentences, and when the sprinklers come on, they all rock slowly back and forth as if dealing with the change in their environment. The original was in the offices, looking for Neo: they find his block empty, and looking at each other, slowly move forward then back out in opposite directions. Gotta love that teamwork;).

Anyways I could go on for years, Keep up this site!, I'm really glad to have found such a gem. And the new material will start flowing when the sequels come, eh?" Patrick (March 1, 2002)



"I hope you're well. I'm writing to thank you for your terrific Matrix fan site, as it has been useful for a review of the film I have to write for media studies at high school. Plus I would be extremely grateful if I could tap your Matrix wit, for a survey I also need to do for it, amongst (preferably advanced) enthusiasts of the film.

Since a number of Matrix fansites have disappeared, it's good to see the most 'genuine' Matrix fans with sites as good as yours, still powering on, when things are somewhat quiet. I'm guessing when TMR comes out in 18 months, the number of Matrix fansites around, will probably be about tenfold what it is now.

The survey question that my teacher made up (that I can't answer) is : If you were super brilliant computer hacker (like Neo, or even more talented than him), whose organisation's pc system (in any film, or fictional world, or the real world we're in) would you like to (seriously, humorously and/or creatively) hack into and why?

I'd be extremely grateful if you can answer in two ways.  First, with a response not related to The Matrix film, pertainining to any film world or the real world.  Secondly, a response that's Matrix related and describes what you'd change in the Matrix, if you were a hacker as talented as Neo, if not moreso.  Your reply doesn't have to be extremely profound; anything funny is fine, if that's your answer.

If you're in touch with any hardcore Matrix fans, please ask them to write me with their reply.  Most of the replies I've received so far (not from advanced fans) have been predictably dull – the federal government (CIA, NSA, etc).   Not that I disagree, but I'm looking for wittier, more imaginative responses, instead of everyone saying the same thing."   Thanks for your help.

Sincerely, Paul Mills
ptmvx@bigpond.net.au






"Hello Dew, I am writing you not to bother you in anyway, but to tell you that your website is one of the most impressive and straight-forward websites I have found regarding The Matrix. I am extrememly fond of The Matrix and finding info out there that is both informative (stuff I didn't already know), thought-provoking (actually makes me think), and human (doesn't sound like something that has been fed through a machine and spit out just to make the 'people' happy) is one of the hardest things. Your articles are really neat and I like the format you use.

I do want to encourage you to keep up the good work. I know you must get discourage by stupid surfers out there who don't care about you or the hard work you have put into this site. But please, for the sake of those who thrive on quality websites that are created by intellectual, computer-literate people don't stop what you are doing. I really appreciate this site and pray that you will continue to 'unplug' people." Thank you, The Dutchess






"I am a college student, but the whole idea of college has never enthralled me. Even after three years I still find myself, having to look at most of the topics covered in my classes from a different perspective in order to capture my interest. One way I have been able to accomplish this is through relating the topics covered to my interests. Such as film, creative writing and song writing. I am planning to attend a graduate film school and become a director.

The reason for my ramblings is that I have never seen such an original site in my life, and I have been a web developer for about four years. My best friend and I used to watch "The Matrix" at least once a day for almost an entire semester, and I cannot recall ever seeing a 'modern' movie examined as you have examined "The Matrix." [....] I found the site because I am taking a class on Plato's epistemology and I always look for different perspectives on courses. My philosophical knowledge is in the birthing stage but growing constantly. Great content and I look forward to a closer investigation of it." --Been It

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