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 PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in the vast […]

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 31, 2025

Ever since 2016 with my innovative run into Inktober, every sketchbook I handle, touch, and pour my soul into follows one core precept: to make it as unique and individual as possible. Solid, thoughtful Art Direction is the only method that makes this possible. For the Wildstorm Sketchbook, there was a certain spirit I wanted […]

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 PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD […]

Top Cow Tuesday – Logo Design

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 24, 2025

At long last, a logo for Top Cow Tuesday—the weekly AKAPAD show that has captivated the comic book community! The initial concept was to create a hand-drawn and inked logo inspired by the distinctive technological and techno-organic aesthetic of Top Cow Productions, as seen in iconic titles like Cyber Force and Witchblade. However, due to […]

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 20, 2025

Welcome to the Film Buff Review of Gladiator II (2024)! In this passionate deep-dive episode, Peter A. DeLuca (AKAPAD) makes the case that Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel is a masterfully made historical epic — one of the greatest Roman films ever put on screen. Despite widespread criticism labeling it a “why does it exist” sequel, […]

MOEBIUS – DRAWS HALO FOR MICROSOFT AND MARVEL COMICS

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 13, 2025

During the “sweet spot” of the Halo franchise, Marvel Comics, in collaboration with Microsoft and 343 Industries, produced a Halo graphic novel. While this unique partnership has largely been forgotten, it gave rise to some incredible stories. In this episode, AKAPAD delves into the most memorable and groundbreaking tale from that graphic novel. The legendary […]

NIGHTBITCH

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 13, 2025

In this episode of The Film Buff Podcast, The Film Buff dives into questions no other critic is asking about Amy Adams, the star of Nightbitch, and examines the evolving state of the American film drama. Nightbitch, a must-watch Hulu original, stands out for numerous reasons—and AKAPAD is here to illuminate why. AKAPAD the FILM […]

Wizards 1977 – Changed my live

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 13, 2025

When The Film Buff discovered Wizards (1977), everything changed.In today’s Saturday Animation episode, AKAPAD shares his personal journey of discovering one of America’s greatest animated features. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · Wizards 1977 – Changed my live PETER A DELUCA AKAPD AKAPAD is a versatile thinker known across Philadelphia, Europe, and even in the […]

CREATURE COMMANDOS – is solid but confusing

Posted by PETER A DELUCA AKAPD
On January 12, 2025

HBO Max has completed the introduction to a new interconnected comic book universe with the animated Creature Commandos. While this marks a step forward for adult animation, it feels more like a sidestep for the DCU, lacking the impactful launch needed to firmly establish a cohesive connected universe. AKAPAD the FILM BUFF podcast · CREATURE […]