Planet of the Apes gave cinema one of the most memorable ending twists in pop culture history and it is still referenced.

As just one example, the extended look Nova and Taylor exchange during their very first encounter early in the movie – rather than a moment of instant attraction, Beware the Planet of the Apes ...

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In 1968's "Planet of the Apes," astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston ... they decide to name her "Nova," the name of the (mostly) mute woman who befriends Taylor in the original film (played ...