AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast

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

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 that its release year is hard to pin down. To make things even more intriguing, 28 Weeks Later serves as a thrilling installment in the beloved zombie rage franchise. This episode is truly one-of-a-kind, exploring why films like this deserve respect and attention.

Skincare (2024) - Review

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 most misunderstood movie of its era.

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 propel the plot toward a thrilling and satisfying resolution. By the end of this episode, you'll not only feel like a true film buff but also be familiar with the visionary director Christopher Landon.

Those who brought us Drop.

Cast

• Meghann Fahy as Violet
• Brandon Sklenar as Henry
• Violett Beane as Jen
• Jacob Robinson as Toby
• Reed Diamond as Richard
• Jeffery Self as Matt
• Gabrielle Ryan as Cara
• Ed Weeks as Phil
• Travis Nelson as Connor
• Sarah McCormack as Hostess
• Ben Pelletier as Bearded Man/Masked Man
• Saoirse Hayden as Green Dress Prom Girl
• Fiona Browne as Diane
• Stephanie Karam
• Michael Shea
• Tara Mae
• Jordon-Dion Scanlon
• Ellen Reidy
• Niamh McHenry

• Director: Christopher Landon
• Writers: Jillian Jacobs, Christopher Roach
• Producers: Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller
• Executive Producers: Macdara Kelleher, Sam Lerner, Ron Lynch
• Cinematographer: Marc Spicer
• Film Editor: Ben Baudhuin
• Original Music: Bear McCreary
• Production Designer: Susie Cullen
• Set Decorator: Kevin Downey
• Casting Directors: Satchel Buck Jones, Ally Conover, Sarah Domeier Lindo, Terri Taylor, Matthew Nelson
• Production Companies: Blumhouse Productions, Platinum Dunes, Wild Atlantic Pictures
• Distributor: Universal Pictures

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Crew

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 lasting impact and cinematic legacy.

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 warned: spoilers are rarely flagged on this podcast, and today's episode is no exception.

Those who brought is Opus. Cast of Opus (2025):

- Ayo Edebiri as Ariel Ecton

- John Malkovich as Alfred Moretti

- Juliette Lewis as Clara Armstrong

- Murray Bartlett as Stan Sullivan

- Amber Midthunder as Belle

- Tatanka Means as Najee

- Young Mazino

- Stephanie Suganami as Emily Katz

- Tony Hale as Soledad Yusef

- Melissa Chambers as Bianca Tyson

- Mark Sivertsen as Bill Lotto

- Aspen Martinez as Maude

- Peter Diseth as Jorg

- Tamera Tomakili as Rachel Malick

Crew of Opus (2025):

- Director and Writer: Mark Anthony Green

- Producers: Joshua Bachove, Collin Creighton, Mark Anthony Green, Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson, Brad Weston

- Production Companies: A24, MACRO, Makeready

- Music: Songs performed by John Malkovich, written by Nile Rodgers and The-Dream

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