OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (2013) The Film Buff Review

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 […]

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 […]

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 PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is […]

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On November 14, 2024

Welcome to the Film Buff Review of The Last Duel (2021) – A Ridley Scott Masterpiece! AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · THE LAST DUEL – is a masterpiece In this passionate and eye-opening episode, Peter A. DeLuca (AKAPAD) delivers a full-throated defense of Ridley Scott’s bold, underappreciated historical drama The Last Duel. Describing the […]