Gloria Foster (November 15, 1933 – September 29, 2001) was an American actress, most known for her stage performances portraying an array of African-American characters, including her acclaimed roles in plays In White America and Having Our Say, winning three Obie Awards during her career. In films, she was perhaps best known as The Oracle in The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Reloaded (2003), the latter film being her last. Foster was born in...
Neo wonders if there are more helpful programs in the Matrix.
The Oracle offers, then gives Neo a piece of candy.
The Oracle notes that she always had bad news to deliver.
Neo turns to look for a vase, and as he does, he knocks over a vase of flower...
The Oracle explains that every part of the world has been designed by something.
The Oracle has Neo perform a test to find out if his is indeed the One.
If the programmers have done their job, nobody would ever notice the difference.
The Oracle points to a banner over the doorway and explains how it pertains t...
The Oracle notes that the most disruptive programs are the ones you hear abou...
The Oracle equates knowing you are the one to knowing you are in love.
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