How ‘Planet of the Apes’ Pioneered Space Films and Set the Stage for ‘Star Wars

How 'Planet of the Apes' Pioneered Space Films and Set the Stage for 'Star Wars

In the annals of science fiction cinema, few films have been as influential as Charlton Heston’s 1968 masterpiece, Planet of the Apes. While modern audiences might look to Star Wars or Dune as the definitive space operas, it was Heston’s iconic film that paved the way for these blockbusters. Released in a time when Hollywood … Read more