Fist of the North Star ’86 – THANKSFLICKING

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On December 1, 2024

In this entry of 2024 Thanksflicking, AKAPAD The Film Buff delves into the profound impact Fist of the North Star has had on his creative journey, highlighting its absolute importance to his artistic development. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · Fist of the North Star '86 – THANKSFLICKING PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a […]

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On December 1, 2024

Welcome to the Film Buff Review of Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)! In this episode, Peter A. DeLuca (AKAPAD) dives deep into Disney’s ambitious 2013 prequel to the beloved 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Directed by genre maestro Sam Raimi and starring James Franco as the charming conman who becomes the Wizard, the […]

WHY THE 90’s USA NETWORK STREET FIGHTER 2 CARTOON IS GREAT

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 30, 2024

Episodes like this are what make all the effort of bringing you the AKAPAD Film Buff Podcast worthwhile. It’s when Peter sees the light and shares thoughts that are both counter-culture and deeply insightful. The 1995 Street Fighter II animated series from USA Network stands as the greatest single story to unite these beloved characters […]

BURNT – THANKSFLICKING 2024

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 28, 2024

Before The Bear, Bradley Cooper starred in a career-defining movie that revealed what it truly takes to achieve excellence. Burnt is a masterpiece crafted by filmmakers who know how to tell stories about ambition and redemption. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · BURNT – THANKSFLICKING 2024 PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker […]

ALIEN ROMULUS is an incredible film

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 25, 2024

Alien: Romulus is now streaming on Hulu! Join AKAPAD as he dives into the film’s true impact on the Alien franchise and explores the emotional nuances that critics may have overlooked. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion! AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · ALIEN ROMULUS is an incredible film PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a […]

AKIRA – THANKSFLICKING 2024

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 24, 2024

Akira has captured widespread attention in recent years, but in this episode of THANKSFLICKING, AKAPAD delves into the movie’s early days—when it first made its way to American shores, long before achieving its legendary status. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · AKIRA – THANKSFLICKING 2024 PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known […]

TRANSFORMERS WAR DAWN -The origin of Orion Pax

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 24, 2024

For Animation Sunday, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into a classic Transformers question! After watching Transformers One in yesterday’s episode, Peter answers: What was the first cartoon to feature Orion Pax? The answer takes us back to the original Transformers animated series. Don’t miss this nostalgic deep dive! AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · TRANSFORMERS […]

TRANSFORMERS ONE – ANIMATION SATURDAY

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 23, 2024

Welcome to Animation Saturday! Today, the Film Buff takes a trip to Cybertron to explore the fan-favorite Transformers One. But is everything as perfect as it seems? Your host, AKAPAD, dives deep into the timelines, dissecting how they stack up against the original lore and breaking down why one might outshine the other. AKAPAD the […]

DC’s League of Super-Pets – END CREDITS with Black Adam

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 17, 2024

On this Animation Sunday, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into the question: What is the greatest animated end credit sequence of all time?” AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · DC's League of Super-Pets – END CREDITS with Black Adam PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in […]

SCOOB! – The film destroyed by Covid

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 16, 2024

Grab your cereal—it’s time for another installment of The Film Buff Animation Saturday! Today, we’re diving into SCOOB!—an incredible animated feature that, unfortunately, fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. With theaters shutting down, the film was released directly on the newly launched HBO Max, which meant it never truly found its audience. What we missed […]