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  "description": "The Wachowskis underrated gem finds new life on the high definition format\n\nAfter The Wachowskis finished The Matrix Trilogy, they were under pressure from the Hollywood machine to do it again. What exactly is \"do it again\" when it comes to following up the success of that landmark Science-fiction franchise? Is it to innovate and create something akin to the slow-motion that defined action series of the early '00s? Instead they pivoted to adapting a legendary Japanese Anime franchise for live...",
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  "textContent": "The Wachowskis underrated gem finds new life on the high definition format\n\nAfter The Wachowskis finished _The Matrix Trilogy_ , they were under pressure from the Hollywood machine to do it again. What exactly is \"do it again\" when it comes to following up the success of that landmark Science-fiction franchise? Is it to innovate and create something akin to the slow-motion that defined action series of the early '00s? Instead they pivoted to adapting a legendary Japanese Anime franchise for live-action. It would be colorful, family friendly, but still follow The Wachowski's themes of finding yourself trapped in fiction you cannot escape from.\n\nEnter **_Speed Racer_**.\n\nThe movie is based on the 1960s anime series, _Speed Racer,_ which was known here in the West for its jittery motion and awkward lip-syncing, but also for its love of fast cars and quirky characters. I mean this is a series that has a pet chimpanzee as a featured character. Lana and Lily Wachowski grew up on the series and those influences showed up in the work (similar to how the anime, _Ghost in the Shell_ , was an influence for _The Matrix_). On paper it might've seemed strange that they'd turn their attention toward _Speed Racer_ , but it ultimately made a lot of sense.\n\n## Sign up for It's the Pictures\n\nA weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and anime. An extension of the It’s the Pictures podcast.\n\nSubscribe\n\nEmail sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup.\n\nNo spam. Unsubscribe anytime.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Speed Racer 4K UHD Delivers Pure Eye Candy",
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