AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast

THE GOOFY SCENARIO - how Disney lost a huge segment of it's audience by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca

What are the greatest remakes in American cinema? What began in 1987 comes full circle in 2024 with the artistry of Ryan Kruger. Street Trash is a film that shines with clarity in its intent, and because of that, it delivers an unforgettable experience.

Today AKAPAD The Film Buff discusses the 2020's film, Monster Hunter.

The 2025 Wolf Man, directed by horror maestro Leigh Whannell, is a gripping and masterfully crafted thriller that delivers chilling suspense and standout performances.

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca

Gareth Evans and Netflix deliver a gritty, unrelenting masterpiece with Havoc, a dark, visceral love letter to the action-cop genre. This blood-soaked thrill ride, where corruption taints every soul and no one escapes unscathed by the credits, is a raw, pulse-pounding triumph. The Film Buff is all in for this chaotic, adrenaline-fueled delight! The Film Buff is grateful to those who brought us Hav...

EVEREST - one hell of a story by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca

Today, Peter A. DeLuca, The Film Buff, dives into Halina Reijn's latest film, Babygirl, a must-see that shouldn’t be missed or overlooked, now available on HBO Max.

For many families in the '90s and 2000s, A Goofy Movie was a staple of the home video library—so much so that an entire generation forgot it was ever released in theaters, remembering it only as a home-viewing classic. On its 30th anniversary, AKAPAD: The Film looks back at a uniquely heartfelt era of Disney animation—one we may never see again.

AKAPAD The Film Buff was there for the original release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, experiencing a very different world for Star Wars fans twenty years ago. Today, he reflects on how much has changed since that pivotal moment in the saga’s history.

Happy almost-Friday, AKAPAD'ers! The Film Buff is back with another gem sidelined by the pandemic: North Hollywood (2021). This vibrant coming-of-age skate flick would’ve been a thousand times more celebrated, watched, and loved if COVID hadn’t thrown its release off course. Trust us, this one deserves way more hype! #NorthHollywood #HiddenGem North Hollywood is a coming-of-age comedy-drama direct...

Few films bring together all the elements as seamlessly as The Order—a standout that earns its place as a top-tier pick for AKAPAD The Film Buff. Those who brought us The Order Cast Jude Law as Terry Husk (FBI agent) Nicholas Hoult as Robert Jay Mathews (leader of The Order) Tye Sheridan as Jamie Bowen (local deputy) Jurnee Smollett as Joanne Carney (FBI agent) Alison Oliver as Debbie Mathews Odes...

The Film Buff does not know where to go with this one because 2025's Companion now availanle on HBO MAX offers muliple avennues of disscussion points. This is not a bad problem to have iand is what AKAPAD strives for, Companion is an important film that lends itself as a front runnrer of the greatest AI film ever made. Those who brought us Companion Cast Sophie Thatcher as Iris Jack Quaid as Josh...

Today AKAPAD The Film Buff talked about the real point and what's really happening with HBO's The Last of Us.

Continuing The Film Buff's complete and in-depth study of Hellboy, we now arrive at the 2019 self-titled reboot. Those who brought us HellBoy 2019 Cast David Harbour as Hellboy / Anung Un Rama Milla Jovovich as Vivienne Nimue / The Blood Queen Ian McShane as Professor Trevor "Broom" Bruttenholm Sasha Lane as Alice Monaghan Daniel Dae Kim as Ben Daimio Thomas Haden Church as Lobster Johnson Stephen...

Today, The Film Buff explores the responsibility of watching films like 2073 and appreciating them as presented, without letting personal politics influence the viewing experience.

It's TGIF and The Film Buff is ready for action with Amazon's newest drop G20 Those who brought is G20 Cast: Viola Davis – President Danielle Sutton Anthony Anderson – Derek Sutton Marsai Martin – Serena Sutton Ramón Rodríguez – Agent Manny Ruiz Antony Starr – Corporal Edward Rutledge Douglas Hodge – Prime Minister Oliver Everett Elizabeth Marvel – Treasury Secretary Joanna Worth Sabrina Impacciat...

Today, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into the vital role of the romantic comedy, using Netflix’s latest release The Life List as a lens—and spotlighting the underrated legacy of writer-director Adam Brooks, an unsung hero behind some of Hollywood’s most dependable studio hits. Those who brought us The Life List Director: Adam Brooks Screenplay: Adam Brooks Based on the Novel by: Lori Nelson Spielman...

Daredevil: Born Again has officially wrapped on Disney+, and AKAPAD The Film Buff is ready to break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether it lived up to the hype.

Fresh from 2024 and now streaming on HBO Max, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into Y2K — a throwback horror flick that channels the wild energy of the AOL era, featuring some of the most original creature designs in modern cinema. Those who brought is Y2K. Director: Kyle Mooney Writers: Kyle Mooney Evan Winter Producers: Matt Dines Alison Goodwin Jonah Hill Christopher Storer Cooper Wehde Evan Winter C...

Now streaming on Hulu: AKAPAD The Film Buff breaks down Winner, a must-see biopic based on the true story of Reality Winner, the whistleblower who leaked classified government documents." Cast: Emilia Jones as Reality Winner Connie Britton as Billie Winner Kathryn Newton as Brittany Winner Zach Galifianakis as Ron Winner Danny Ramirez as Agent Garrick Leah Gibson as Jennifer Solari Stephanie Sy as...

Travel back to 1993 with AKAPAD as he breaks down why this might be the greatest year in American cartoon syndication, spotlighting three iconic series: Mighty Max, SWAT Kats, and Exo-Squad.

This Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff continues his deep dive into the Hellboy media franchise with Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms—a 2006 straight-to-DVD feature that strengthens the case for Hellboy’s true potential being fully realized in the world of animation.

TGIF Film Buffers – AKAPAD dives into Holland (2025) today, the second film from Mimi Cave. With his love for spoilers, Peter explores how to classify this film—less of a psychological thriller and more of a mystery-comedy farce. When the story pivots, the audience buys in, a feat not easily achieved from a filmmaking standpoint.

Luca Guadagnino delivered two films in 2024, and The Film Buff is all in. Given the strength of his previous works, AKAPAD decided to give Challengers another shot—and it did not disappoint. By the end, what unfolds might just be the greatest tennis film ever made. Those who brought us Challengers Main Cast Zendaya as Tashi Duncan Josh O'Connor as Patrick Zweig Mike Faist as Art Donaldson Darnell...