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       Planet of the Apes
       March 20th, 2022
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       I just watched the new-ish Planet of the Apes trilogy with my son.
       He loved them and so did I. I saw the second film a few years back
       and remember thinking it was just an incredible piece of
       filmmaking. The cinematography was brilliant, as was the acting,
       pacing, and the classic betrayal story. Now that I've finally seen
       the third I can say without reservation that it's one of the
       better trilogies of the 21st century. Matt Reeves contributions on
       2 and 3 are a marvel.
       
       If you are interested in seeing it, try and find subtitles for the
       ape-parts. It will help convey some of the depth of story.
       I watched subtitle-free the first time and while it's possible to
       follow and enjoy, there's a distance that grows between you and
       the apes.
       
       Also, there's something wonderfully cathartic about seeing these
       films and unreservedly rooting for the humans to all die already
       so the apes can inherit the Earth.