Bonus Episode: Matrix Resurrections Reaction
The Keanuseurs are here with our thoughts and (big, big) feelings about The Matrix Resurrections. Spoiler Alert: We loved it!
BONUS EPISODE: THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS REACTION
The Matrix Resurrections is finally here and…HOLY. SHIT. Y’ALL.
Spoiler Alert: We loved it.
Actual spoiler alert as well, because we get all up in this movie.
The Matrix Resurrections is out in theaters (be VERY safe if you do that) or streaming on HBO Max. I (Brett) am going to go watch it again now.
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Episode 005: The Matrix
The Keanuseurs are joined by cartoonist Emmett Hobbes to discuss The Matrix, Queer theory, and how Keanu Reeves is most attractive when wet.
EPISODE 005: THE MATRIX
The Keanuseurs celebrate our one year anniversary with a huge episode. Join Brett and Jasmine in welcoming cartoonist and all around raconteur to the show to discuss a little film known as…The Matrix.
We talk about the Matrix as trans allegory, its significance as a Queer story about chosen family, its exceptional, genre-bending craft, and, yes…even its complete misinterpretation by a certain corner of the internet we now call Cyphers.
So join us as we take a journey into…THE MATRIX.
Thanks for listening!
Hosts - G. Brett Williams, Jasmine Lee
Guest - Emmett Hobbes (Twitter - @EmmettComix)
Engineer - Dan Durley
The Vox article we mention can be found here.
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Episode 004: Matrix Resurrections Trailer
The Keanuseurs escape the Matrix and meet in person for the first time to discuss the trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections.
EPISODE 004: MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS TRAILER REACTION
We’re back! Jasmine and I escaped the Matrix and finally met in person for the first time to record this breakdown of the Matrix Resurrections trailer. This was recorded on Zoom and we didn’t even bother to mic it, so apologies for the sus audio quality.
Thanks for listening!
Hosts - G. Brett Williams, Jasmine Lee
Episode 003: Point Break
The Keanuseurs are joined by their first ever doctor! Professor, writer, and editor Dr. Alicia Kozma comes on the cast to talk Kathryn Bigelow, toxic masculinity, and a hot, wet Keanu. Enjoy!
EPISODE 003: POINT BREAK
In our third episode, we review the seminal 1991 Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze film, Point Break. Joining The Keanuseurs for this episode is our friend Dr. Alicia Kozma, who researches and teaches about the intersection of media, identity, gender, and labor studies at Washington College.
We discuss toxic masculinity, Kathryn Bigelow’s career, whether Bodhi is actually a villain or not, the fact that Jasmine has gone 31 years before ever watching Point Break, and how much Lori and Keanu look alike in this movie.
Thanks for listening!
Hosts - G. Brett Williams, Jasmine Lee
Guest - Dr. Alicia Kozma (Insta - @unicorncuddles)
Engineer - Ashley Petit
*Audio quality on this episode is not as great as we’d like. Our engineer did an excellent job with what was provided, but unfortunately we had some issues with recording. We hope that the content overshadows the technical difficulties.
Links
Point Break
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Written by W. Peter Iliff
Stars - Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty, and Gary Busey
Released July 12, 1991
Episode 002: Chain Reaction
The Keanuseurs are joined by Courtney Mora, one half of band In Masks, to discuss a beefier Keanu, 90s optimism, and Michael Shannon’s love of Steely Dan.
Episode 002: Chain Reaction
Episode 002: Chain Reaction
In our second official episode, we review the 1996 Keanu vehicle, Chain Reaction. Joining The Keanuseurs for this episode is our friend Courtney Mora, who amongst other things is one half of the band In Masks.
We discuss Keanu’s favorite Steely Dan song, decide whether we would swipe right on Keanu’s character Eddie, and potentially create a new genre of film known only as “Soft Action.”
Thanks for listening!
Hosts - G. Brett Williams, Jasmine Lee
Guest - Courtney Mora
Engineer - Alexander Adams
Links
Chain Reaction
Directed by Andrew Davis
Written by Arne L. Schmidt, Rick Seaman, Josh Friedman
Stars - Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Morgan Freeman, Brian Cox, Fred Ward, Kevin Dunn, Michael Shannon
Released August 2, 1996
Episode 001: Constantine
The Keanuseurs are joined by Alex Steed, host of Why Are Dads and Nashville Demystified, to discuss spirit shotguns, Gavin Rossdale, and assless chaps.
Episode 001: Constantine
In our first episode, which is actually our second episode. Jasmine and I were joined by Alex Steed to discuss the 2005 film Constantine.
Alex is the co-host of Why Are Dads and Nashville Demystified, two podcasts we highly recommend.
In this episode we discuss assless chaps, Gavin Rossdale’s hair, the majesty of Tilda Swinton…and oh yeah, Keanu Reeves, too.
So sit back, listen, and enjoy as three kinky nerds discuss a film with absolutely zero sexual energy.
Hosts - G. Brett Williams, Jasmine Lee
Guest - Alex Steed
Engineer - Alexander Adams
Links
Constantine
Directed by Francis Lawrence
Written by Kevin Brodbin & Frank Cappello
Stars - Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare
Released February 7, 2005
Episode note: Since we recorded this episode, more accusations of physical and mental abuse by Shia Lebouf have come to light.
In an effort to help raise awareness of the issue of and to in some way offset the time spent talking about him on this show, we are donating $100 to A Long Walk Home.
Trailer: the Keanuseurs
Introducing The Keanuseurs, a brand new podcast from G. Brett Williams and Jasmine Lee. We’re reviewing every single Keanu film and determining, once and for all, if it’s just another version of the Matrix.
Introducing The Keanuseurs
Welcome to The Keanuseurs, a new podcast covering the entire career of Keanu Reeves.
Each episode will be hosted by writers and pop culture enthusiasts G. Brett Williams and Jasmine Lee.
Brett and Jasmine will be joined by comedians, writers, podcasters and more as they break down Keanu’s film archive and determine definitively which of his films are just another version of the Matrix.
So tell your friends, tell your enemies, tell your mom. And as always, be excellent to each other.