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Aug 2024
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 2014 action/sci-fi sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. They discuss how the Planet of the Apes series has endured, Andy Serkis' incredible performance as Caesar, siding with the apes or the humans, and more. Apes together strong. Next week we'll be continuing on with our Disaster Movie Summer with the 1980 comedy Airpla ... Show More
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