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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 PodcastMagazine Dreams (2023) - Review
Today, Pete A. DeLuca, The Film Buff, shines a spotlight on a overlooked gem—a film that excels in its masterful direction, evocative score, stunning…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastIT'S SUPERMAN FANTASTIC FOUR MONTH FOR THE FILM BUFF PODCAST
This July, The Film Buff dives into two of the most iconic comic book franchises on the planet as they go head-to-head at the American box office. The episode…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastIN THE LOST LANDS (2025) - REVIEW
Remember when you thought green screen movies were going to take over Hollywood?
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastEcho Valley (2025) Review - Apple+
Echo Valley is a captivating throwback thriller, anchored by two masterful performances and a meticulously crafted story from acclaimed writer Brad Ingelsby…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastEmancipation (2022)
Holidays, themes, and obsessions are powerful tools for deeply exploring a topic. For this year's Juneteenth, AKAPAD The Film offers a compelling perspective…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSnow White (2025) Review
Disney's live action Snow White was destroyed by the internet. It's time to fight back and The Film Buff is on the front lines.
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHow to Train Your Dragon as a Franchise
This Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff explores often-overlooked aspects of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, offering fresh insights into its…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Accountant 2 (2025) Review
The Film Buff explores the evolution of sequels, franchises, and the rise of the term "IP" in modern cinema, offering context for what makes The Accountant 2…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSTRAW (2025) Review - A Netflix Oscar Contender
Netflix has a strong Oscar contender in Tyler Perry's Straw
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) - REVIEW
Tonight, AKAPAD The Film Buff delves into one of the greatest film prequels ever made. In this episode, he critically examines Rachel Zegler's standout…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastYOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS - REVIEW
AKAPAD The Film Buff is seizing this opportunity to not only recommend Apple TV+'s Your Friends and Neighbors but also to tackle a broader issue in the…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Accountant (2016) - Review
In 2016, an unexpected gem emerged as one of the greatest modern action films. Its surprising rise makes it not only significant but also pivotal in…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSinners (2025) Review - great but over hyped
Sinners, a $100 million film that seemingly emerged out of nowhere, has sparked a wave of excitement in a filmgoing world craving something fresh. With this in…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastLILO & STITCH 2: STITCH HAS A GLITCH (2005)
In 2005, Disney was in the midst of its direct-to-VHS era, a time when nearly every animated franchise received a sequel—some even spawning trilogies with two…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMission: Impossible Ghost Protocol - it's a director series
Tonight The Film Buff continues his long form discussion of everythingn Mission Impossible with a conversation about it's fourth installment Ghose Protocol…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastPreadtor: Killer of Killers (2025)
This Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into Hulu's latest feature, the animated Prey: Hunter of Hunters, an unheralded prologue to the upcoming…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastA HARD PLACE (2025)
Happy TGIF, Film Buffs! Every Friday, we spotlight independent cinema on the show, and this week, we're thrilled to dive into J. Horton's latest genre-bending…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSirens from Netflix is fantastic BUT..............
Today, AKAPAD the Film Buff uncovers a major misconception about Netflix's recent release, Sirens, sparking a fiery debate across Reddit. Fortunately, he's…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastPRESSENCE (2024) - a horror masterpiece
AKAPAD The Film Buff Reviews Presence (2024): A Haunting Dive into Soderbergh’s Supernatural Thriller Join Peter A. DeLuca, aka AKAPAD The Film Buff, as he…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMountainhead - is a Sci-Fi Masterpiece
The Film Buff examines the genre classification of HBO's latest release, Mountainhead, arguing that it should be viewed as a science fiction film rather than a…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastChasing Amy (1997) - Memories of
As the Film Buffs continue their deep dive into Kevin Smith's cinematic world, they recall the first time they watched Chasing Amy in 1997. The screening took…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThoughts on The Last of Us Season 2
AKAPAD The Film Buff gives his thouights on The Lat of Us Season 2.
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE SURRENDER (2025)
Welcome back to the AKAPAD Film Buff Podcast! Fridays are dedicated to independent cinema, and it doesn’t get more indie than the Shudder exclusive The…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastBlack Bag (2025)
Steven Soderbergh may be one of the greatest filmmakers the industry has ever seen. In contrast to the high-octane excitement of Mission: Impossible, AKAPAD…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMission: Impossible 3 - M:I:III
Today, AKAPAD The Film Buff achieves the impossible in his review of Mission: Impossible III, the third film in the iconic franchise. He passionately argues…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE LAST SHOWGIRL (2024)
The Film Buff is furious! The Last Showgirl embodies the essence of exceptional filmmaking, yet the Academy Awards snubbed it entirely. Pamela Anderson…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMickey 17 (2025) - an overrated mess
On rare occasions, AKAPAD The Film Buff has been known to abandon a film before finishing it, and recently, Mickey 17, unavailable on HBO Max, joined that…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Thin Red Line (1998) - Memorial Day 2025
The Thin Red Line: A Masterpiece Explored by Peter A. DeLuca For Memorial Day 2025, film enthusiast Peter A. DeLuca, known as AKAPAD The Film Buff, reflects on…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMISSION: IMPOSSIBLE THE FINAL RECKONING
On a hectic, rainy day in Philadelphia, I made a dedicated trek to the theater to bring you a review of Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, the thrilling…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Tomorrow War (2021) - Zach Dean did the impossible
Today, The Film Buff guides you through the 2021 Amazon Studios film The Tomorrow War, which may be the most straightforward and logically consistent…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMission Impossible 2- M:I-2
In 2000, Tom Cruise propelled Mission: Impossible into uncharted territory, transforming it into what would become the ultimate showcase for visionary…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Killer (2024) - John Woo remakes his own FLICK!!!!
Today, AKAPAD The Film Buff explores a rare cinematic achievement: a director remaking his own film. In this limited but fascinating category, Peter delves…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMission Impossible - Part One of the greatest action movie franchise
Recalling the Thrill of Mission: Impossible’s 1996 Premiere – A Film Buff’s Perspective by AKAPAD In 1996, the cinematic landscape shifted with the…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Bondsman (2025) - CANCELED - GO WATCH IT
This Monday morning, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into the missed potential of Amazon's latest cancellation, The Bondsman, and explores why this show could…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastStitch the Movie (2003) a universe expanding epic
In this weekend's Animation Spotlight episode, The Film Buff dives into what makes Stitch! The Movie a standout universe-expanding sequel, holding its own…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHellboy Blood and Iron - the franchise best
It's Animation Saturday, and The Film Buff is dropping a bombshell from his in-depth Hellboy study! Is Hellboy: Blood and Iron the ultimate portrayal of the…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastNovocaine (2025)
Novocaine showcases Jack Quaid's meteoric rise, propelled by what may be Hollywood's most original publicity stunt in film history. However, beyond its bold…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastNonnas - from Netflix
Discover why movie tropes captivate audiences in this engaging episode! The Film Buff dives into Netflix's latest release, Nonnas, exploring its charm and…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMALLRATS - the Kevin Smith comedy masterpiece
One of the most cherished aspects of the filmgoing experience explored on the AKAPAD Film Buff Podcast is the magic of experiencing a movie as if for the first…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSummer of 69 - a different kind of Summer film
Kicking off the work week, Peter dives into an emerging film genre he's recently begun exploring. The latest addition to this deep dive, Summer of '69, just…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastLilo and Stitch - The Franchise
Animation Weekend: How Lilo & Stitch Redefined Disney This Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into Lilo & Stitch, the Disney B-movie that became a…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastThe Studio - is awesome madness
The Studio, now streaming on Apple TV+, joins a storied tradition of Hollywood turning the camera on itself, yet it stands out as a testament to the industry’s…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastWATCHMEN THE ULTIMATE CUT - THE GOAT
WATCHMEN THE ULTIMATE CUT - THE GOAT
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastiHostage (2025)
From Netflix comes a film crafted to captivate. Has the world rediscovered the joy of simply enjoying a movie, or does a feverish, cynical mindset still strip…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastDIDI (2024) - An Oscar level movie on every level
Didi (2024), streaming on Hulu, delivers a poignant American drama that revitalizes the genre. This immensely significant film deserves acclaim for its…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastRevenge of the 5th - Star Wars Visions - Sith
Revenge of the 5th - Star Wars Visions - Sith
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU - STAR WARS (1977)
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU - STAR WARS (1977)
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastTHE GOOFY SCENARIO - how Disney lost a huge segment of it's audience
THE GOOFY SCENARIO - how Disney lost a huge segment of it's audience by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastSTREET TRASH (2024) - a top 10 remake
What are the greatest remakes in American cinema? What began in 1987 comes full circle in 2024 with the artistry of Ryan Kruger. Street Trash is a film that…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastMonster Hunter (2020) - time to have fun
Today AKAPAD The Film Buff discusses the 2020's film, Monster Hunter.
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastWOLF MAN (2025)
The 2025 Wolf Man, directed by horror maestro Leigh Whannell, is a gripping and masterfully crafted thriller that delivers chilling suspense and standout…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHAVOC - from Netflix is incredible
Gareth Evans and Netflix deliver a gritty, unrelenting masterpiece with Havoc, a dark, visceral love letter to the action-cop genre. This blood-soaked thrill…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastEVEREST - one hell of a story
EVEREST - one hell of a story by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastBABYGIRL (2024) - masterful filmmaking
Today, Peter A. DeLuca, The Film Buff, dives into Halina Reijn's latest film, Babygirl, a must-see that shouldn’t be missed or overlooked, now available on HBO…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastA Goofy Movie - the voice of a generation
For many families in the '90s and 2000s, A Goofy Movie was a staple of the home video library—so much so that an entire generation forgot it was ever released…
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastAKAPAD WAS THERE - 25th Anniversary - Star Wars Revenge of the Sith
AKAPAD The Film Buff was there for the original release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, experiencing a very different world for Star Wars fans…