Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD is single-handedly saving Film Criticism, join The Pop Culture Pope as he takes you on a journey of personal and critical insight into some of the greatest films ever made and many long-forgotten ones.
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#682 -Hearts Of Darkness and Francis Ford Coppola
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Episode 682 of AKAPAD's The Film Buff Podcast Megalopolis" is generating buzz in online reviews this week, but let's take a step back and dive into the genius of Francis Ford Coppola through one of his most iconic masterpieces: Apocalypse Now. As one of the greatest war films ever made, this cinematic triumph delves deep into the human psyche and t…
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AKAPAD The Film Buff Episode #681 The internet has been quick to criticize The Crow 2024, and because of that, many may have overlooked a film carefully crafted for a new generation unfamiliar with the franchise. As always, Peter A. DeLuca, AKA AKAPAD, is here to set the record straight.Af AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca
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#680 - Twilight of the Gods from Zack Snyder and Netflix
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It's Animation Sunday on AKAPAD's The Film Buffs podcast, and today we’re diving into a series that could reshape the industry. Netflix's Twilight of the Gods takes its craft seriously, delivering a bold, mature narrative for adult audiences. Join Peter as he breaks down what sets this show apart from the rest.…
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#679 - Disney's Atlantis The Lost Empire - Animation Saturday
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In this Saturday’s episode of AKAPAD's The Film Buff Podcast, Peter delves deeper into the failed attempt to expand American animation to young male adults. Despite this frustrating shortfall, the market produced some remarkable works. One standout is Disney's 2001 film Atlantis: The Lost Empire, a hidden gem that deserves more recognition.…
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#678 - ALIEN ROMULUS & GET AWAY FROM HER, YOU BITCH!
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AKAPAD the Film Buff Podcast Episode #678 As critics repeated their familiar talking points on Alien Roumuls, one particular sticking point was a line inspired by the 1986 classic, Aliens. Now, AKAPAD weighs in with his thoughts on this fan-favorite line.
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#677 - AGATHA ALL ALONG PRE-PREMIER THOUGHTS
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AKAPAD The Film Buff Podcast #677 At one time Marvel dropping a horror-themed show on the eve of Halloween would delight the hardcore base. But the times have changed and something more sister arose during the publicity rollout of this show, and it must be discussed on this episode of The Film Buff Podcast.…
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#676 - Walt Disney's Treasure Planet
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This Saturday Episode #676 of AKAPAD's Film Buff Podcast is about Walt Disney's 2002 animated epic Treasure Planet.
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#675 - THULSA DOOM IS THE GREATEST FILM VILLAIN - JAMES EARL JONES
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AKAPAD The Film Buff - Episode #675 In a spontaneous rewatch of the 1982 classic Conan the Barbarian, Peter had a striking revelation about James Earl Jones' performance. Could his portrayal of Thulsa Doom be the greatest film villain of all time?
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#674 - By Dawn's Early Light - James Earl Jones
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In this episode of AKAPAD's The Film Buff Podcast, we dive into what may be one of James Earl Jones' greatest performances. From the early days of HBO Studios, By Dawn’s Early Light is a gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, despite nearly every character spending the majority of the film sitting down.…
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#673 -Beetlejuce the animated series
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For nearly 100 episodes, the Beetlejuice animated series entertained a generation of kids, subtly bridging the gap back to Tim Burton's 1988 classic film. Yet, despite its role in maintaining the movie's lasting relevance, the cartoon itself has largely faded from memory. AKAPAD the Film Buff is here to set the record straight and shed light on the…
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For this episode of AKAPAD's The Film Buff Podcast Peter creates a new genre of film the celebration road quest. Where a loveable antagonist sets out on a journey while celebrating what they love. In the instance of 2017's Please Stand By it's Star Trek.
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#671- Alien Resurrection is a good flick
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The Film Buff was there was 1997's Alien Resurrection dropped and since then every time he has watched this movie he has realized something new that he likes. However try to say this to any of the modern-day film "critics", what you get is why this podcast exists.
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#670 - My thoughts on Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes
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For the first time AKAPAD The Film Buff pauses a movie and hits record to bring you his thoughts while mid-way through a feature. Why? What value does this provide? This episode of the The Film Buff Podcast proclaims it's okay to be so enthusiastic about a film you want to share it with other while you're watching it. Kingdom of the Planet of the A…
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In 2023, Jeff Nichols released his highly anticipated sixth feature film, The Bikeriders. Unfortunately, instead of delivering another solid entry in his filmography, The Bikeriders exemplifies a troubling trend in modern filmmaking. The art of crafting a compelling American drama with a satisfying conclusion seems to be a fading skill, almost like…
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With the upcoming release of The Crow comes Boy Kills World a comedy of sorts starring Bill Skarsgård as a deaf martial arts dystopian hero. For this who do not know about this film here are some key credits for Boy Kills World: Director: Moritz Mohr Producers: Sam Raimi, Roy Lee, Simon Swart, Stuart Manashil, and Zainab Azizi Writers: Arend Remmer…
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#667 -Alien 3 is a fantastic science fiction film
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If we rip the "franchise" out of Alien 3 we would have ourselves a top-level science fiction film. The generations' worth of thrashing for Alien 3 should not stand in the eyes of anyone who critically looks at the film. In this episode of The Film Buff your host AKAPAD takes a stand that may have him as the only critic in the far stretches of the g…
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#666 - Aliens Special Edition - The franchise outlier
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Discover the Unspoken Truths of James Cameron's Aliens Special Edition | AKAPAD's The Film Buff Podcast "Aliens" is widely regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi films and sequels of all time. In this episode of AKAPAD's The Film Buff Podcast, we delve into the unspoken truths of James Cameron's "Aliens Special Edition." Does this iconic film fit s…
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Watchmen is a sacred cow that should never be touched and is diminished every time it's adapted. It's a work of art that can only be received through its original intent, a comic book maxi-series. Warner Brother DC Animation would clearly disagree with Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD The Film Buff in this Saturday Cartoon episode.…
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The internet seems to have loved Furiosa A Mad Max Saga but audiences did not show up for it. So, here today Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD The Film Buff sets the record straight as to who was correct.Af AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca
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#663 - Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019) is a BS Doc
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Your Film Buff takes a stand against a BS claim from this 2019 Alien Documentary.
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#662 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire is a solid film with fantastic character design
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In this episode of The Film Buff Podcast, Peter introduces you to the best Ghostbusters film since the original. Despite its potential, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire made little impact and has yet to win back the hearts of the audience. Your host, AKAPAD, adheres to the podcast's principle of watching and discussing every aspect of a film. He takes t…
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#661- The Drawings of Alien Covanent
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In 2017, Ridley Scott returned to the Alien franchise with his second consecutive film in the series, a controversial sequel to Prometheus. While many critics have expressed doubts about this installment, AKAPAD The Film Buff offers a different perspective. In this episode, we delve into the true horror of the film, exploring aspects that fans and …
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What key does the 2000 released Titan A.E. hold to the history of American animation? This question is explored by Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD The Film Buff, and as you may have guessed this is an observation missed by many animation historians.
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#659 Anatasia - Animation Saturday
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For the premiere of Animation Saturday's Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD The Film Buff brings to you the greatest animated film of all time, Don Bluths Anatasia.
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#658 Prometheus is not an Alien prequel
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In 2012 Ridley Scott's Prometheus landed in theaters and created a few YouTube careers, this template defined a generation of movie review channels for the social media platform. What came after was a massive misunderstanding about what Prometheus has to do with the Alien franchise. As a single piece of Science Fiction, this film runs with the best…
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#657 THOUGHTS ON THE - REBEL MOON DIRECTORS CUT
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Never has he recorded a podcast episode while not completing a movie, mostly he watches a film multiple times before recording. The Rebel Moon Directors Cut has changed that practice. Here Peter A DeLuca addresses the fun and anticipation of this epic, what it means to the sci-fi world, and thoughts on the director Zack Snyder who is a part of his …
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