With autumn beginning today, we must say an official goodbye to the Summer of Sci-Fi. Since Memorial Day, we have been showcasing a variety of articles about some of our favorite science fiction films spanning the length of film history….
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Going Ape: A Review of the “Planet of the Apes” Film Series
My young friends Joel and Jonah recently completed a Planet of the Apes marathon with their father, so this seemed like an appropriate time to reflect on the five films comprising the original Apes series. It’s impossible to discuss these…
Read more →Tell Us About Your Favorite Science Fiction Franchise!
For the past two months, our Summer of Sci-Fi posts have examined the latest and greatest in science fiction television and motion pictures. It’s been a lot of fun showcasing some of our favorites and that of our guest writers,…
Read more →Monkeying Around at the “Planet of the Apes” Dance Party
This post originally ran last year and is being reprinted today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Planet of the Apes The original Planet of the Apes is not only a science fiction classic, it was also a groundbreaking moment…
Read more →“War for the Planet of the Apes” and More DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Probably realizing that most people are watching horror flicks right now in anticipation of Halloween’s imminent arrival, the major studios have chosen to not release many titles on DVD and Blu-ray this week. But just because the pickings are lighter…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Movie in the “Planet of the Apes” Series?
With War for the Planet of the Apes hitting theaters today, we wanted to get your thoughts on what entry in the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise was your favorite. Vote below, and share your thoughts on what Apes…
Read more →Planet of the Apes: Movie Review
Today’s guest post by MovieFanFare reader Dan Slaten originally ran in 2012, we are reprinting it as part of our Planet of the Apes Week celebrations: Science fiction movies don’t have to be mindless, effects-laden spectaculars with little substance to…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Escape from the Planet of the Apes
As part of our Planet of the Apes Week series of posts, this week’s Create-A-Caption comes to us via the sci-fi classic Escape from the Planet of the Apes. The film is especially interesting as it is, for a brief…
Read more →When Johnny Carson Visited The Planet of the Apes
This post from the MovieFanFare Archives is being reposted as we celebrate Planet of the Apes week here on the blog. Back in 1973, actor and singer Paul Williams (who is perhaps best known as the co-writer of “The Rainbow…
Read more →Welcome to Planet of the Apes Week on MovieFanfare!
They finally did it…devoted an entire week to one of sci-fi’s most enduring franchises. Yes friends, since there is a new Planet of the Apes film coming out this week, your pals at MovieFanFare are going to be celebrating with…
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