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AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast
The internet has killed film criticism, resurrecting it is Peter A Deluca known throughout the cosmos as AKPAD. Here he wages war against poor hot takes, lazy insight, and trashing a movie just for clicks. This is the last bastion of honest cinema thought.
Episodes
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923 ) - THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD - 2025
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923 ) - THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD - 2025
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastBLACK RABBIT - THE BEST ON STREAM - NETFLIX
BLACK RABBIT - THE BEST ON STREAM - NETFLIX
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) - The 31 days of Dread 2025
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) - The 31 days of Dread 2025
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastPSYCHO - DAY 1 of the 31 DAYS OF DREAD
PSYCHO - DAY 1 of the 31 DAYS OF DREAD
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastINTRODUCTION - THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD - 2025 EDITION
INTRODUCTION THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD - 2025 EDITION
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE FANTASTIC FOUR : FIRST STEPS - is solid science fiction
THE FANTASTIC FOUR : FIRST STEPS - is solid science fiction
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastIT'S A JOKE - PEACEMAKER SEASON 2
The Film Buff confesses to not having watched the much-heralded Peacemaker Season 1. Since its release, the landscape of modern interconnected storytelling has…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastFinal Destination Bloodlines (2025) Review
Today, The Film Buffs praises the effectiveness of Final Destination: Bloodlines, a gripping sixth installment in the series.
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThunderbolts (2025) - Great Film!!!!!!
Thunderbolts (2025) - Great Film!!!!!!
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Infernal Machine (2022) A Review
The Infernal Machine (2022) A Review
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE FILMS OF MARTIN SCORSESE - WEDNESDAY NIGHT CREATORS
In this episode, AKAPAD The Film Buff explores why he ranks Martin Scorsese as the third greatest filmmaker of all time, diving into the iconic director's…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastALIEN EARTH - confuses the hell out of me
Is AKAPAD The Film Buff truly the only critic who watches what he reviews? In this episode, we dive into Alien: Earth with some key questions to uncover the…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastFantastic Four (2015) A Review - it's not FANT4STICK
Fantastic Four (2015) it's not FANT4STICK
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastALIEN (1979) - new insights
On the night of Hulu's Alien: Earth premiere, prepare for a thrilling dive into Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi masterpiece, ALIEN, with fresh insights that even…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastFreaky Tales (2024) - Not the flick for me
Freaky Tales (2024) - Not the flick for me
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHOBO WITH A SHOTGUN (2011) The Inspirations of AKAPAD
HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN (2011) The Inspirations of AKAPAD
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMAESTRO (2023) - A Review
MAESTRO (2023) - A Review by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSUPER / MAN The Christopher Reeve Story - A Documentary
SUPER / MAN The Christopher Reeve Story - A Documentary
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastJurassic Punk - The Documentary of Steve Williams AKA Spaz
Jurassic Punk - The Documentary of Steve Williams AKA Spaz
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastFANTASTIC FOUR THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEROES (2006) - underrated series
FANTASTIC FOUR THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEROES (2006) - underrated series
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE MONKEY (2025) Review - undefinable horror
THE MONKEY (2025) Review - undefinable horror
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastA MINECRAFT MOVIE (2025) - funny and visual
The Minecraft movie exploded into a global phenomenon, raking in nearly a billion dollars as fans propelled it to viral stardom. But, predictably, critics…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastJurassic World Rebirth (2025) - AKAPAD VS THE CRITICS
Jurassic World Rebirth: Audience Appeal and Box Office Success Despite the intense anticipation and fervor surrounding Jurassic World Rebirth in the YouTube…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastFANTASTIC FOUR RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER (2007)- WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
FANTASTIC FOUR RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER (2007)- WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHEADS OF STATE (2025) - A Review
IIn a different era, Heads of State would have set the cinematic world ablaze, sparking instant buzz for a sequel and cementing itself as a cornerstone of the…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastEYES OF WAKANDA (2025) IS A MASTERPIECE - A REVIEW
EYES OF WAKANDA (2025) IS A MASTERPIECE - A REVIEW
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE TOXIC AVENGER (1984) - The influences of Peter A DeLua AKAPAD
THE TOXIC AVENGERS (1984) - The influences of Peter A DeLua AKAPAD
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastLocked (2025) - Review - The rise of Bill Skarsgard
The Film Buff adores two things: contained, single-setting films and the spontaneity of surprise streaming releases. The 2025 instant classic Locked delivers…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHappy Gilmore 2 (2025) from Netflix
Finally, a Netflix film release that has won universal acclaim! Happy Gilmore 2 delivers everything fans expect from a real-time comedy sequel, perfectly…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Incredibles are not The Fantastic Four
Today, The Film Buff settles the debate on whether Pixar's The Incredibles is a rip-off of Marvel's Fantastic Four. He also explores whether the 2004 release…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe 1994 Fantastic Four Animated Series
In 1994, the Fantastic Four franchise was poised for a breakout year with an animated series that aimed to capture the spirit of the comics. However, despite…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastROMEO 3000 (2018)
Fridays celebrate the world of independent film, and today's episode of The Film Buff Podcast may be one of its finest. Romeo 3000, a cybernetic reimagining of…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastIronheart (2025) - It's complicated
Today, after his stellar coverage of all things MCU, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into Disney+'s latest Marvel miniseries with a thought-provoking question: Is…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastFantastic Four (2005) - was always fun
In 2005, the first Fantastic Four blockbuster hit theaters, but it never received the recognition it deserved—until now. Enter The Film Buff.
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Assessment (2024) - Review - Stellar science fiction
At its core, The Assessment embodies pure science fiction, capturing a group of people discussing the world from within a single room. Today, the Film Buff…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Fantastic Four franchise has problems
The Fantastic Four franchise has problems
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast28 Months After (2012) - the third of a franchise
Welcome to Fridays with AKAPD The Film Buff, the only podcast dedicated to true independent films! Today, we're diving into a unique case—a film so elusive…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSUPERMAN 3 (1983) - The Review of a misunderstood movie
Tonight, Peter A. DeLuca, aka AKAPAD The Film Buff, offers a fresh perspective on the often-overlooked 1983 film Superman III, diving into why it may be the…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastDrop (2025) - Review - a well imagined thriller
In this episode of AKAPD's The Film Buff Podcast, we dive into Drop (2025), a gripping single-room thriller that masterfully weaves on-screen graphics to…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastJAWS - The perfect film that has stood the test of time
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's iconic masterpiece Jaws. Join us tonight on AKAPAD: The Film Buff Podcast as we dive into the film's…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastOPUS (2025) - REVIEW
This week, The Film Buff dives deep into the ending of Opus (2025), a captivating film exploring creativity through an occult lens, now hitting theaters. Be…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Lost Legacy of Max Fleischer's Superman
The Lost Legacy of Max Fleischer's Superman
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe sad reality of the Ruby-Spears SUPERMAN 1988 animated series
In 1988, if successful, this forgotten Superman series would have changed the American superhero landscape, but it lasted for 13 episodes......Enter The Film…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSUPERMAN (2025) - The Review
AKAPAD The Film is here to talk about the film of the year, James Gunn's Superman.
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSQUID GAME SEASON 3 - REVIEW - NETFLIX
SQUID GAME SEASON 3 - REVIEW - NETFLIX
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastWhere is the 1967 Hanna-Barbera Fantastic Four Cartoon Series?
Where is the 1967 Hanna-Barbera Fantastic Four Cartoon Series?
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastIT'S JULY 4TH!!! Revolution (1985) - Review
On this July 4th, AKAPAD The Film Buff celebrates the holiday by spotlighting a largely overlooked gem directed by Hugh Hudson. Released in 1985, Revolution…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Lost World Jurassic Park (1997) - I was wrong about this one
In 1997, swept up in the media frenzy, a young film enthusiast eagerly entered the theater, expecting to be dazzled by Steven Spielberg’s latest work. Leaving…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSuperman Returns - was ahead of its time
The 2006 film Superman Returns is a movie The Film Buff has deeply explored, noting a significant shift in its approach to the established Superman character…