SOUL – a five year experiment

Five years ago, AKAPAD The Film Buff attempted to watch Pixar’s Soul—but things didn’t go as planned. Today, he revisits the film, sharing his thoughts on whether his experience has changed. This episode offers a fascinating deep dive into Soul and a unique experiment that only The Film Buff could pull off!

The 2020 animated film Soul was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Pete Docter, with co-direction by Kemp Powers. The film features the voice talents of Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner, Tina Fey as 22, Graham Norton as Moonwind, Rachel House as Terry, Alice Braga and Richard Ayoade as Counselors Jerry, and Angela Bassett as Dorothea Williams.

The film’s production credits include Dana Murray as the producer, with a screenplay written by Pete Docter, Mike Jones, and Kemp Powers. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the score, while Jon Batiste contributed original jazz compositions. The film was edited by Kevin Nolting, with cinematography by Matt Aspbury and Ian Megibben.

PETER A DELUCA AKAPD

AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in the vast Multiverse as The Electic One. By day, he excels as an IT Mastermind, assisting individuals, both big and small, with a wide range of simple and complex solutions. In contrast, he is also a talented illustrator, a passionate comic book enthusiast, a creative content creator, and an active live streamer. Additionally, his podcast, “AKAPAD The Film Buff Podcast,” boasts an impressive catalog of over 500 episodes available on nearly every major platform.