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10 of the Best Movie Moments from 2011

  By Sue Murphy | December 26, 2011 - 10:00 am | Movies & TV
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Sure, there has been a lot of absolute rubbish from this year, but 2011 still churned out some really great films. Recently, I added up all the films I have seen this year which came to about 150. Rather than name the Top 10, I thought it might be nice to look at those moments that really defined the year, the ones that made us laugh, tear up, sit in shock, retreat in fright or just appreciate a damn fine moment. 1. Caesar says NOOOOOOOOO – Rise of the Planet of the Apes The real surprise hit of the summer and deservedly so, the Apes rose and had our full support. With a heightened intelligence and living life like a human, Caesar is imprisoned following an attack on a neighbour while protecting his guardian. During his incarceration, he begins his rebellion with this defining moment, a nod to the old … There’s more →

Movie Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

  By willok | August 17, 2011 - 11:45 am | Movies & TV, The Culch
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It was, of course, Tim Burton who coined the term ‘re-imagined’ when he decided to put his unique stamp on a Planet of the Apes remake in 2001. This was in an attempt to distance his movie sufficiently from the revered original and of course cut the shackles of needing to worry about continuity and as it turned out, a plot that made any sense. ‘Re-imagining’ has has become part of the vernacular when discussing the flurry of re-boots, sequels, prequels and spin-offs now the order of the day for savy production houses. The original Planet of the Apes movie and its four sequels were constructed to create an story that tied together the past and future into one coherent loop. Come 2011 and while the title ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ might suggest an effort to slot into this loop, the movie is in fact a stand-alone … There’s more →