Today, The Film Buff explores the responsibility of watching films like 2073 and appreciating them as presented, without letting personal politics influence the viewing experience.

It's TGIF and The Film Buff is ready for action with Amazon's newest drop G20 Those who brought is G20 Cast: Viola Davis – President Danielle Sutton Anthony Anderson – Derek Sutton Marsai Martin – Serena Sutton Ramón Rodríguez – Agent Manny Ruiz Antony Starr – Corporal Edward Rutledge Douglas Hodge – Prime Minister Oliver Everett Elizabeth Marvel –…

Today, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into the vital role of the romantic comedy, using Netflix’s latest release The Life List as a lens—and spotlighting the underrated legacy of writer-director Adam Brooks, an unsung hero behind some of Hollywood’s most dependable studio hits. Those who brought us The Life List Director: Adam Brooks Screenplay: Adam B…

Daredevil: Born Again has officially wrapped on Disney+, and AKAPAD The Film Buff is ready to break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether it lived up to the hype.By AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca

Fresh from 2024 and now streaming on HBO Max, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into Y2K — a throwback horror flick that channels the wild energy of the AOL era, featuring some of the most original creature designs in modern cinema. Those who brought is Y2K. Director: Kyle Mooney Writers: Kyle Mooney Evan Winter Producers: Matt Dines Alison Goodwin Jonah …

Now streaming on Hulu: AKAPAD The Film Buff breaks down Winner, a must-see biopic based on the true story of Reality Winner, the whistleblower who leaked classified government documents." Cast: Emilia Jones as Reality Winner Connie Britton as Billie Winner Kathryn Newton as Brittany Winner Zach Galifianakis as Ron Winner Danny Ramirez as Agent Garr…

Travel back to 1993 with AKAPAD as he breaks down why this might be the greatest year in American cartoon syndication, spotlighting three iconic series: Mighty Max, SWAT Kats, and Exo-Squad.

This Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff continues his deep dive into the Hellboy media franchise with Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms—a 2006 straight-to-DVD feature that strengthens the case for Hellboy’s true potential being fully realized in the world of animation.

TGIF Film Buffers – AKAPAD dives into Holland (2025) today, the second film from Mimi Cave. With his love for spoilers, Peter explores how to classify this film—less of a psychological thriller and more of a mystery-comedy farce. When the story pivots, the audience buys in, a feat not easily achieved from a filmmaking standpoint.…

Luca Guadagnino delivered two films in 2024, and The Film Buff is all in. Given the strength of his previous works, AKAPAD decided to give Challengers another shot—and it did not disappoint. By the end, what unfolds might just be the greatest tennis film ever made. Those who brought us Challengers Main Cast Zendaya as Tashi Duncan Josh O'Connor as …

Those who brought us Asphalt City Director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire Writers Shannon Burke Ryan King Ben Mac Brown Main Cast Tye Sheridan as Ollie Cross Sean Penn as Gene Rutkovsky Michael Pitt as Lafontaine Mike Tyson as Chief Burroughs Gbenga Akinnagbe as Verdis Raquel Nave as Clara Katherine Waterston as Nancy Kali Reis as Nia Brown Producers Shann…

Today, The Film Buff explores the mastery of director Luca Guadagnino and his ability to construct films that culminate in powerful final shots. This technique aligns so closely with Pete’s recent viewings that he insists the film must have been reverse-engineered to achieve this effect. Queer is recently available on HBO MAX. Those who brought us …

A Complete Unknown is now streaming on Hulu, and The Film Buff is here to dive into the career of director James Mangold, the rise of star Timothée Chalamet, and the creative allure of Bob Dylan. Don’t miss this episode! Those who brought us A Complete Unknown Timothée Chalamet – Bob Dylan Elle Fanning – Sylvie Russo Monica Barbaro – Joan Baez Boyd…

A Complete Unknown is now streaming on Hulu, and The Film Buff is here to dive into the career of director James Mangold, the rise of star Timothée Chalamet, and the creative allure of Bob Dylan. Don’t miss this episode!Those who brought us A Complete Unknown Timothée Chalamet – Bob DylanElle Fanning – Sylvie RussoMonica Barbaro – Joan BaezBoyd Hol…

For this Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff dives into an overlooked Paramount+ animated series—ARK: The Animated Series. This show impressed Peter so much that he had to bump today’s scheduled release to make room for this discussion. We’re often told to seek out what’s new and what’s good—ARK: The Animated Series is both. Beyond the show its…

DAREDEVIL and the SPIDER-MAN 1994 Animated Series

DAREDEVIL and the SPIDER-MAN 1994 Animated SeriesBy AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca

TGIF, Film Buffs! It’s Friday, so let’s have some fun. Arena Wars (2024), directed by Brandon Slagle, thrives on the power of crowdfunding, delivering a brutally thrilling world packed with everything you'd expect from a film of this nature—and that’s exactly what makes it so damn fun. AKAPAD The Film Buff continues his mission to revive the joy of…

Now streaming on Disney+, The Film Buff dives into Mufasa: The Lion King—a remarkable prequel directed by an Oscar winner. But is it truly an animated feature? Let’s break it down!

AKAPAD The Film Buff dives back into the Hellboy fray with his take on the character’s latest cinematic outing, Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024). This $20 million gem looks and feels like it was torn straight from the comic page, drenched in gritty folk-horror vibes. But here’s the head-scratcher: despite all its strengths, this flick got the cold s…

In 2024, Netflix released another outstanding addition to modern science fiction. What followed was a stark revelation about The Film Buff. Today, Peter urges you to take the time to experience this film, as its lack of press could signal a troubling future for the sci-fi genre as a whole. Those who brought us Bionic Main Cast: Jessica Córes as Mar…

The Academy rightfully recognized September 5 with a nomination for Best Original Screenplay this past year, but this film offers so much more. In fact, AKAPAD The Film considers it one of the most underrated movies of 2024. Join him on the Movie Pod of Movie Pods as he delves into an in-depth discussion of its brilliance. Those who brought us Sept…

While conducting his in-depth study of Daredevil’s media appearances for this week's Weekend Animation, The Film Buff examines the Fantastic Four animated series' Season 2 premiere, "And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them." However, the real takeaway from this episode isn’t what you might expect. Is Marvel overlooking this accessible yet compelling charac…

While conducting his in-depth study of Daredevil’s media appearances for this week's Weekend Animation, The Film Buff examines the Fantastic Four animated series' Season 2 premiere, "And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them." However, the real takeaway from this episode isn’t what you might expect. Is Marvel overlooking this accessible yet compelling charac…

For today's Animation Weekend, AKAPAD The Film Buff shares his initial thoughts on Disney's 1937 masterpiece, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Today, The Film Buff makes a passionate case for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera on Netflix. Too many moviegoers misunderstood this film, and he's here to set the record straight. Don't miss out—this sequel deserves your attention.

What happens when you dive headfirst into a series without any prior context? Today, AKAPAD puts this experiment to the test with Sonic the Hedgehog 3, skipping the first two films entirely. The result? A surprising revelation that challenges expectations and redefines how we experience sequels. Those who brought us Sonic the Hedgdehog 3 Main Cast:…

Today AKAPAD The Film Buff talks about A GUIDE FOR RECONIZING YOUR SAINTS.

As Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus nears its finale, The Film Buff raises a fundamental question: What is the true purpose of this show? Is it a sharp satire of wealth and privilege, an intricate character study, or simply a voyeuristic escape into the world of the ultra-rich? With each season offering new mysteries and moral dilemmas, the answer…