AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast

In 1988, if successful, this forgotten Superman series would have changed the American superhero landscape, but it lasted for 13 episodes......Enter The Film Buff for this animation weekend episode.

AKAPAD The Film is here to talk about the film of the year, James Gunn's Superman.

DEATH OF A UNICORN (2025) - REVIEW

SQUID GAME SEASON 3 - REVIEW - NETFLIX

Where is the 1967 Hanna-Barbera Fantastic Four Cartoon Series?

On this July 4th, AKAPAD The Film Buff celebrates the holiday by spotlighting a largely overlooked gem directed by Hugh Hudson. Released in 1985, Revolution offers a gritty and authentic portrayal of an ordinary American swept up in the turmoil of the Revolutionary War, facing hardship and punishment from both sides of the conflict.

In 1997, swept up in the media frenzy, a young film enthusiast eagerly entered the theater, expecting to be dazzled by Steven Spielberg’s latest work. Leaving the cinema, however, he felt profoundly let down, his high expectations unmet by what he perceived as a lackluster comeback. It wasn’t until years later, with a fresh perspective, that he revisited the film and recognized its true value: pure, unpretentious entertainment.

F1 (2025) Review

The 2006 film Superman Returns is a movie The Film Buff has deeply explored, noting a significant shift in its approach to the established Superman character. In this episode, Peter poses a compelling question: Is Superman Returns a film ahead of its time? Skeptical? Let Peter explain why it might be.

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 cinematography, and powerful performance by star Jonathan Majors. Not only does The Film Buff dissect what makes this film so significant, but he also explores the tragedy of Majors' MeToo controversy and its devastating fallout.

Those who brought us Magazine Dreams

Cast:

Jonathan Majors – Killian Maddox (lead, aspiring bodybuilder; also executive producer)

Haley Bennett – Jessie (grocery store worker, Killian’s love interest)

Taylour Paige – Pink Coat

Mike O’Hearn – Brad Vanderhorn (Killian’s bodybuilding idol)

Harrison Page – William Lattimore (Killian’s ailing grandfather)

Harriet Sansom Harris – Patricia Waldron (court-assigned counselor)

Bradley Stryker – Ken Donaghue

Craig Cackowski – Middle Aged Man (bodybuilding contest judge)

Dan Donahue – Dr. Prescott (Killian’s physician)

David Maurice Johnson – Head Judge (regional bodybuilding competition)

Justin Cuomo – [Role not specified]

Mark Rhino Smith – [Role not specified]

Kimberly Christian – [Role not specified]

Jodi Bianca Wise – [Role not specified]

Andrea Figliomeni – [Role not specified]

Alfretz Costello – [Role not specified]

Tim Martin Gleason – [Role not specified]

Ezra Bynum – [Role not specified]

Teddy Day – [Role not specified]

Vivianne Neely – [Role not specified]

Glen Wilson – [Role not specified]

Krystin Goodwin – [Role not specified]

Tiffany Jackson – [Role not specified]

César Alejandro – [Role not specified]

Haylee Baldwin – [Role not specified]

Sophia Bui – [Role not specified]

Blake Bynum – [Role not specified]

Tess Cline – [Role not specified]

Tristan Henry – [Role not specified]

Nikki Nevarez – [Role not specified]

Sofia Randahl Norschau – [Role not specified]

Dominique Thaysen – [Role not specified]

Crew:

Elijah Bynum – Director, Screenwriter

Jennifer Fox – Producer

Dan Gilroy – Producer

Simon Horsman – Producer

Jeffrey Soros – Producer

Andrew Blau – Executive Producer

Luke Rodgers – Executive Producer

Adam Arkapaw – Cinematographer

Jon Otazua – Film Editor