“The Matrix Resurrections” is a bold and unexpected installment in the iconic franchise. Directed by Lana Wachowski, the film takes a daring approach that is both a critique and a self-referential commentary on Hollywood’s franchise culture. It’s a unique form of cinematic protest that might not be immediately apparent to all viewers. The movie can be seen as a deliberate act of franchise sabotage, a way for the Wachowski to prevent Warner Brothers from exploiting the series in the same manner Disney has with the “Star Wars” saga. The film assumes the audience are “sheeple,” a term it uses to describe those who blindly consume media without questioning it. However, it turns this criticism inward, suggesting that Warner Brothers is equally guilty of such cynicism. In terms of…