1968's classic and influential sci-fi film, Planet of the Apes (based on French author Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel), spawned a franchise that dominated the first half of the '70s with four more movie ...

When Charlton Heston yelled, “Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!” he helped launch one of the most influential franchises in film history. Taking a cue from the original Star Trek, ...

Of all the long-running science-fiction movie franchises, perhaps the most durable is also one of the goofiest. Since 1968, Planet of the Apes movies have delighted hardcore sci-fi fans and casual ...

The Planet of the Apes franchise has grown with the sci-fi genre for over half a century now, and its continued success was never promised. The five original movies were considered cult classics by ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Rise of the Planet of the Apes brought this franchise into the modern era using motion-capture ...

Erick Massoto is a Brazilian writer who's always loved film and TV and loves finding connections between them. That's why he supports double features, especially if they are of a modern film paired ...