THE TOXIC AVENGERS (1984) - The influences of Peter A DeLua AKAPAD

The Film Buff adores two things: contained, single-setting films and the spontaneity of surprise streaming releases. The 2025 instant classic Locked delivers brilliantly on both fronts, while cementing Bill Skarsgård as the next-generation actor to watch.

Finally, a Netflix film release that has won universal acclaim! Happy Gilmore 2 delivers everything fans expect from a real-time comedy sequel, perfectly complementing the beloved 1996 original.

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 of this animated classic overshadowed the first live-action Fantastic Four film.

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 its promising concept, the show suffered from poor execution. For this animation weekend, The Film Buff shares his insight on why one particular episode resonates deeply with him, as it may be the only time a famous issue from the comics was adapted for the screen.

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 Shakespeare's classic play, is executed so brilliantly that viewers are left wondering why it hasn't garnered more attention. In this episode, AAKAPD explores how audiences can best approach films of this nature and offers insights on making the viewing experience uniquely personal.

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 she a hero or a villain? And does this distinction impact the quality of the show?

In 2005, the first Fantastic Four blockbuster hit theaters, but it never received the recognition it deserved—until now. Enter The Film Buff.

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 explores what makes transformative science fiction and why it matters.

The Fantastic Four franchise has problems