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The Omega Man

The Omega Man (1971) dir. Boris Sagal The world is very similar to Planet of the Apes, also starring Charlton Heston, and blogged about earlier.  Man’s scientific hubris and warlike nature has brought about the end of civilization.  The planet … Continue reading

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Dr. Zaius Was Right

Planet of the Apes (1968) dir. Franklin J. Schaffner For the first hour and forty minutes, Planet of the Apes plays like a standard anti-theocratic dystopia.  Prisoner Charlton Heston is given a brief look at ape society, which is ruled dogmatically by … Continue reading

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