Planet of the Apes: From Masterpiece to Madness

About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of the Planet of the Apes franchise from its iconic beginnings to its bizarre turns and modern reboot.

From iconic sci-fi masterpiece to full-blown “what even is happening”… this franchise took one of the wildest turns in movie history. In this episode of Geeks From The Multiverse, we break down Planet of the Apes —the original films, how they got progressively weirder, and why the modern reboot somehow fixed everything. Expect sharp, sarcastic takes, unapologetic critiques, and a deep dive into how a legendary franchise nearly lost its mind… and found it again. 👍 If you’re listening on YouTube, jam that like button and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. 🎧 Find the show + all links here: gftmpodcast.bio.link #GeeksFromTheMultiverse #Podcast #GeekCulture #NewEpisode #Movies

People in this episode

Host: Geeks From The Multiverse

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• film analysis
• franchise evolution
• movie critique
• reboot discussion

Keywords

• Planet of the Apes
• sci-fi masterpiece
• film franchise
• movie history
• modern reboot

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Planet of the Apes

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