The Gorge – a Scott Derrickson Film

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 24, 2025

It’s TGIF, and The Film Buff AKAPAD has a must-watch Friday spectacular! The Gorge, directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zack Dean, is now streaming on Apple+. This high-concept love story blends romance and action, keeping you hooked as you root for the villain’s downfall and hope for our star-crossed lovers to overcome adversity. […]

SOUL – a five year experiment

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 23, 2025

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! AKAPAD the FILM […]

MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR – was one of the best

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 22, 2025

For today’s Animation Weekend and in celebration of Black History Month, we’re highlighting Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur—a shockingly overlooked Disney+ animated series. Despite its brilliance, this show has been largely ignored by both the animation and comic book communities. Enter AKAPAD The Film Buff, who is here not only to set the record straight […]

ADOBE – Multimedia Content Creation Certification

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 19, 2025

TRUTH for Presidents Day

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 18, 2025

For the 2024 Presidents Day Film Buff episode, the featured film is Truth (2015). In this episode, Peter explores the filmography of writer-director James Vanderbilt, who is prominently featured in the podcast. He also delves into the historical context of the film and its significance. Truth (2015) is a political drama based on the 2005 […]

ALWAYS – Valentine’s Day

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 16, 2025

What’s an appropriate Film Buff movie for a Valentine’s Day Film Buff podcast drop? How about a Steven Spielberg film that cinephiles around the world have largely overlooked—or even dismissed? Always (1989) comes from an incredibly productive and competitive era in Hollywood, yet it deserves to be viewed as a film in its own right, […]

CAPTAIN AMERICA in X-MEN ANIMATED – His most important media appearence

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 10, 2025

By the time the ’90s arrived, Captain America had fallen out of favor in the comic book and media world. However, as noted by AKAPAD The Film Buff, something remarkable happened during his appearance in X-Men: The Animated Series. This moment not only revived interest in the character but also inspired an entire generation to […]

CAPTAIN AMERICA 1944 SERIAL

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 7, 2025

AKAPAD The Film continues his deep dive into all things Captain America, exploring key discussion points of his first-ever live-action appearance in the 1944 Republic serial. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · CAPTAIN AMERICA 1944 SERIAL *** The original article that accompanied the podcast description. Before Chris Evans suited up, before the MCU was even […]

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN – five major points

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On February 1, 2025

For todays animation weekend episode the brand new You Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man now available on Disney+ gets the AKAPAD The Film Buff treatment. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN – five major points

KRAVEN THE HUNTER

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 31, 2025

AKAPAD The Film Buff questions whether the world has turned upside down. Where were the enthusiasts to celebrate the greatest interpretation of this character to date? The conversation surrounding Kraven the Hunter raises troubling concerns about the future of big-budget films. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · KRAVEN THE HUNTER