Wuthering Heights (2026) The Film Buff Review

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On May 6, 2026

In this review, Peter A. DeLuca dives into Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights (2026) — a $80 million box office hit ($342M worldwide) that stars Margot Robbie and features an unstoppable cast including Owen Cooper, Allison Oliver, and Jacob Elordi. Six years after Promising Young Woman and following the cultural phenomenon Saltburn, Fennell once again delivers […]

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) The Film Buff review for Star Wars May the 4th 2026

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On May 5, 2026

Discover why The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time in this passionate deep-dive review. From the desperate Battle of Hoth to Darth Vader’s iconic evolution, Philadelphia film obsessive Peter A. DeLuca The Film Buff explores the film’s deadly serious tone, masterful storytelling, and lasting impact alongside […]

Street Fighter 2 the last of the perfect character line-ups

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 29, 2026

Street Fighter 2’s Iconic Character Lineup: The Last Great 80s Roster Bridging into the 90s With the highly anticipated October 16, 2026 release of the new Street Fighter movie on the horizon, I’ve put together a deep dive into all things Street Fighter beyond the video games—covering the anime, manga, cartoons, and more—while also examining […]

Am I in the mood for a Six String Samurai Project?

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 27, 2026

I’ve hesitated for a long time to write up articles like this. Well, it’s Monday and the hesitation is over — sunk, buried into the mat as if it called Prime Time Mike Tyson a sissy. Let’s just say my hesitation is on the mat, so……. HereWeGo Recently, thanks to the power and availability of […]

Feat of Clay Part 1 and 2 – Batman the Animated Series – The Film Buff Review

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 26, 2026

Discover Feat of Clay Parts 1 & 2: Batman The Animated Series – The Film Buff Review In this AKAPAD Film Buff podcast episode, Peter A. DeLuca celebrates one of the most powerful and influential two-part stories in Batman: The Animated Series — “Feat of Clay” (Parts 1 & 2). Originally aired September 8–9, 1992, […]

THE BASEBALL SERIES – 2026 FILM SERIES – AKAPAD THE FILM BUFF – ONE FILM A WEEK

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On April 23, 2026

The Baseball Series 2026: One Film a Week with AKAPAD The Film Buff It’s baseball season — and Peter A. DeLuca (AKAPAD) is kicking off a brand-new recurring podcast series: one baseball movie every week throughout the entire 2026 MLB season. In this opening episode, the lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan shares his passion for the […]

Six-String Samurai (1998) – The Film Buff Review of a independent masterpiece

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On April 17, 2026

Six String Samurai (1998) – A Cult Classic That Deserves Way More Respect If you haven’t seen Six String Samurai, stop what you’re doing and watch it right now. It’s currently free on YouTube, and it’s one of the most wildly original, visionary independent films ever made. Directed by Lance Mungia and starring martial artist/stuntman […]

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On April 8, 2026

Salvable (2025) – The Film Buff Review

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On April 6, 2026

Salvable (2025) Review: Toby Kebbell & Shia LaBeouf in a Gritty British Boxing Crime Drama – Powerful Performances but a Frustrating Ending? Welcome back to the AKAPad Film Buff Podcast! I’m Peter DeLuca, aka AKAPad the Film Buff. In this episode, we break down Salvable (2025), the raw British boxing crime drama starring Toby Kebbell […]

How reading led me to discover one of the greatest graphic designers of our time, Katy Homans

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On March 15, 2026

Before we get into this, let me let you inside a regular practice of mine. To understand something I like being in front of it for a long period. You can imagine this practice of mine is in direct conflict when I visit a museum—this is why upon leaving any museum or showing, in fact, […]