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

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 […]

MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 15, 2024

Tonight on AKAPAD’s The Film Buff Podcast: Discover why Disney+ deserves your attention! Music By John Williams is a captivating documentary that delves into the life, history, and cultural impact of one of cinema’s greatest composers. Don’t miss it! AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS

THE EXORCIST: BELIVER – THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 7, 2024

Day 21 of the 31 Days of DreadThe Exorcist: Believer faced harsh criticism online, and much of it is deserved. However, many have overlooked the real flaws of this film. Today, AKAPAD The Film Buff sheds light on the true atrocity behind it. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · THE EXORCIST: BELIVER – THE 31 […]

DEMON CITY SHINJUKU – 31 DAYS OF DREAD

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 7, 2024

Day 20 of the 31 Days of DreadEarly anime deserves to be translated into live-action Hollywood films, and the 1988 animated tour de force Demon City Shinjuku meets that standard perfectly. https://soundcloud.com/akapad/demon-city-shinjuku-31-days-of-dread?si=ac8eb69429904392a49289e71e47eeef&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

BATMAN VS DRACULA – 31 DAYS OF DREAD

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 6, 2024

Day 19 of the 31 Days of DreadThe 2004 animated series The Batman, led by Jeff Matsuda, an alum of Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios, is both underrated and often overlooked. One of its standout moments comes when Batman faces off against Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a confrontation that feels like it’s been pulled straight from the […]

THE DELIVERENCE – THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 6, 2024

Day 18 of the 31 Days of DreadLee Daniels and Netflix present a captivating modern-day urban possession film, based on a true story. The movie authentically captures the culture of the family and their environment, adding depth to the supernatural plot. Glenn Close delivers an Oscar-worthy performance, fully immersing herself in the role of Alberta. […]

We must talk about IF

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On October 30, 2024

IF: A Franchise in Waiting, But Missing the Mark IF, directed and written by John Krasinski, feels like it’s designed to launch a franchise, yet it falls short. Despite impressive special effects and the undeniable charm of Ryan Reynolds, even these elements can’t save the film from its frustrating shortcomings. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast […]

TRAP – 31 DAYS OF DREAD

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On October 30, 2024

Day 17 of the 31 Days of DreadTRAP initially went viral as an exciting film concept, but soon after, internet trolls and haters emerged, leading to the project fizzling out and quickly being forgotten. However, AKAPAD The Film Buff offers a deeper, more insightful take on the film, shedding light on what really happened and […]