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Upon screening Speed Racer, the latest attempt by the brothers Wachowski to push the envelope of technical effects in filmmaking, I can come away with one two clear conclusions. On one hand, I have a headache. On the other hand, I have decided that the Wachowskis are sick, in more ways than I can count.

Speed Racer is a movie to experience, not just a movie to watch. It’s a complete package with campy humor, thrilling action sequences, and emotional dramatics - all delivered through the unparalleled visual style of The Wachowski Brothers.

Besides The Incredible Hulk, I can’t think of another summer release that has me more puzzled than Speed Racer. The first trailer looked like it could be a cute, fun diversion. The international trailer upped the ante a bit by adding more plot and action. But this music video on MySpace just makes me ill.

As if you thought you could escape Speed Racer today, we have yet another extended clip. This time, Apple has posted a great new 4-minute featurette to accompany the 4-minute extended trailer that we brought you earlier today.

The verdict is still out on Speed Racer, the next film from The Wachowski Brothers. Will it be as cool as The Matrix? We can’t be sure, just yet. But as for what we can see in this brand new trailer, we are at least interested in seeing more.

The Wachowski Brothers’ upcoming film Speed Racer may look cool, and it may be grabbing the attention of big kids like us, but its box office success will hinge on how many families head to the theater to see it in late-May.

Speed, Trixie and Racer X all get their own marketing vehicles… And they all go vroom vroom.

Speed Racer gets another trailer, further fueling the emotional rollercoaster that is the film’s marketing campaign.

Two more trailers show off the goofy semi-animated wonder that is Speed Racer.

Speed Racer has just been added to the growing list of summer blockbuster films to be shown on IMAX screens across the country this summer.

Faces like Keira Knightley, Javier Bardem, Seth Rogen and Naomi Watts show up in Hitchcockian scenes for VF’s “Hollywood Portfolio” Issue.

Speed Racer’s rival car was recently revealed at an auto convention in Tokyo.

Have a look at the first lenticular poster for the upcoming Wachowskis movie Speed Racer.

Here comes Speed Racer! The first trailer to the Wachowskis’ trippy Anime-meets-reality actioner has dropped online.

One of the least talked about films of 2008 up to this point has been Speed Racer, and I’m not really sure why.