Classic Films with Joe Barrett

On the first Thursday of every month, Joe Barrett, film critic and movie reviewer for WHKY, hosts a classic movie screening and leads a discussion about the actors, directors, and history of the film. No registration is required. The film for August is “Planet of the Apes.” Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Cast includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, and James Whitmore. Runtime: 112 minutes. Production year: 1968. Studio: Twentieth Century Fox.