Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast: <em>Rise of the Planet of the Apes</em>

Startling the studios, startling the critics, and startling its delighted audiences,has arrived to prove that a reboot does not necessarily need to serve as Exhibit One in the case for the film industry's creative bankruptcy.
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2011-08-08-RB168_210_v0650033_rgb_400.jpgStartling the studios, startling the critics, and startling its delighted audiences, Rise of the Planet of the Apes has arrived to prove that a reboot -- in the hands of a skilled director and inspired writers, actors and effects artists -- does not necessarily need to serve as Exhibit One in the case for the film industry's creative bankruptcy. Join theofantastique.com's John W. Morehead and Cinefantastique Online's Lawrence French and Dan Persons as they explore how the latest retooling of a moribund franchise has become the most bracing film of the summer, discuss some emotional nuances director Rupert Wyatt uses to bring depth to the fantasy, celebrate Andy Serkis' work as our new simian overlord, and sift over some notable glitches in the scenario.

Also: Some thoughts on the revelation that Steven Sodherbergh is directing second unit sequences for The Hunger Games; and what's coming to theaters and home video.

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