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Overlooked Franchises: Tetsuo, Apes Shine Amid Critique

9/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Many deserving movie franchises are often overlooked despite their popularity.
The Tetsuo Trilogy and Once Upon A Time In China showcase unique storytelling in cult cinema.
The Planet of the Apes reboot received critical acclaim, contrasting with the criticized Jurassic World sequels.
The future of the Planet of the Apes franchise appears promising, with additional films in development.

History

Historical Context

"Star Wars," released in 1977, transformed the film industry by popularizing blockbuster franchises, leading to over 50% of box office revenue from sequels by 2010. This trend continues with franchises like the "Tetsuo Trilogy" and "Planet of the Apes," raising concerns about storytelling diversity in an industry increasingly dominated by established brands and cult cinema.

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Story summary

Many deserving movie franchises are often overlooked despite their popularity.
The Tetsuo Trilogy and Once Upon A Time In China showcase unique storytelling in cult cinema.
The Planet of the Apes reboot received critical acclaim, contrasting with the criticized Jurassic World sequels.
The future of the Planet of the Apes franchise appears promising, with additional films in development.

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