How the Themes of Identity in ‘The Matrix’ Influenced an Entire Generation "'The Matrix' was all about the desire for transformation,” co-director Lilly Wachowski once said. That's exactly why Gen X embraced the film franchise so dearly. By Yolanda Machado
One Star: Halle Berry Aside, ‘Kings’ Falls Flatter Than a Wet Tortilla Unfortunately 'Kings' proves that good intentions do not always a good motion picture make. By Rex Reed
Remembering the Pain of the Rodney King Verdict and LA Riots 25 Years Later Leading the country in civilians killed by police, the city’s road to recovery proves arduous. By Michael Sainato