Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.The most remarkable fantasy and sci-fi novels have an uncanny ability to be a means of escapism, while at the same time presciently pointing to the hard truths of our real world. “The Matrix,” whose much-anticipated fourth installment came out this week, is one of the most epic examples of a fantastical world that has had a lasting impact on culture and politics since the original film came out in 1999.
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