AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast

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?

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.

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 forgotten impact of this beloved series.

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.

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.

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 Apes is worthy of your attention, and it's currently available on Disney Plus

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 a virus infecting the industry.

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 Remmers and Tyler Burton Smith

Cast:

Bill Skarsgård as Boy

Jessica Rothe as June 27

Yayan Ruhian as Mentor

Andrew Koji as Basho

Isaiah Mustafa as Benny

Famke Janssen as Hilda van der Koy

Sharlto Copley as Glen van der Koy

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 galaxy who not only favors this film but puts in on the list of one of the Sci-Fi greats.

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 seamlessly within the franchise's narrative? What about the intriguing details of the Alien gestation period? Join us as we explore these key points and more in our in-depth discussion.