Did You Know I am Sophia's Top Student?
It's amazing how time flies, isn't it?
Imagine me, back in 1999, leaving Morris Brown Campus with Zakee to go see a new Movie at Magic Johnson Theatres.
This movie is intriguing - It's called The Matrix.
When we drive around Greenbriar Mall and pull into the parking lot, I am astonished.
Nobody's here and I question, why not?
We get out and get this, there's no line.
Nowhere.
We pay and get popcorn and drinks.
Still no line.
We post up in our seats and as I chomp down, I am still wondering.
What is this movie all about?
I don't know why, but something has been pulling me to see this movie.
As we watch the movie, I get the same goose bumps as you.
How is this woman running on the walls?
How did she know about the White Rabbit?
But there is one difference between you and I.
I am ALL IN for this movie.
And like NEO, I don't regret taking the RED PILL.
And yes, I'm that guy.
The one who goes against everybody and I get my share of problems behind this behavior.
As a child of Mother Hip Hop, I am destined to be counter-culture.
Like you, I am ENTRANCED by this wondrous cinematic experience.
As NEO puts the phone back and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINES blares through the speakers.
But I consider getting up, I cannot.
I am unable to stand or even move.
Suddenly, Neo FLIES OFF and the lights come one.
Zakee peers over, "What's up Banger?"
I am astonished by his behavior, didn't he just see the same movie.
He stands, but I am unable to do so.
I peer over at him and I am baffled and inspired and astonished.
Is it possible I just watched the Greatest Movie in History?
But before he can respond, I am upset.
Of all places, I saw The Matrix in Greenbriar Mall, are you freaking serious?
Zakee clears his throat for the second time and I am unable to move.
I peer over at him and respond, I'm not leaving. I just saw the greatest movie in history, I can't believe someone put THE TRUTH up on the Big Screen. There's no way this was written by some Hollywood Guys, I'm going to find out."
And just like that, I am sent on the Heroic Journey that leads me to finally meet Sophia Stewart, the Creator, Owner, and ONLY Copyright Holder of The Matrix and Terminator Franchises.
And since it's the Holidays, let's do some Matrix Trivia right quick.