Universe Of The Planet Of The Apes
In 1968, Charlton Heston, a human, yelled, “Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!” In 2014, Caesar, an ape, yelled “No!” Both lines chill equally, and that’s the genius of the Planet Of The Apes universe. From the older series to the newer entries, we witness an evolution in empathy, from humans to apes. It’s a remarkable look into what a cinematic universe can do to survive and remain relevant.