The Animatrix

(2003)

Directed by: Peter Chung, Andy Jones, Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, James Arnold Taylor

Overview: A collection of nine short films features stories related to ``The Matrix.''

Robot Carnival

(1991)

Directed by: Katsuhiro Otomo, Atsuko Fukushima, Kouji Morimoto

Starring: Barbara Goodson, Michael McConnohie, Lisa Michelson

Overview: Eight fantasy segments by Japanese filmmakers show variations on the theme of robots.