Few movies boast a cast of this caliber paired with such stellar execution. Morgan is a fully realized sci-fi film built around a compelling big idea that's thoughtfully developed. So, why hasn’t it received the attention it deserves? That’s where the Film Buff comes in—to spotlight hidden gems like this one."

Director:
Luke Scott
Writers:
Seth W. Owen (screenplay)
Producers:
Ridley Scott
Michael Schaefer
Mark Huffam
Cast:
Kate Mara as Lee Weathers
Anya Taylor-Joy as Morgan
Toby Jones as Dr. Simon Ziegler
Rose Leslie as Dr. Amy Menser
Boyd Holbrook as Skip Vronsky
Michelle Yeoh as Dr. Lui Cheng
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr. Kathy Grieff
Paul Giamatti as Dr. Alan Shapiro
Music:
Max Richter
Cinematography:
Mark Patten
Editing:
Laura Jennings
Production Companies:
20th Century Fox
Scott Free Productions

Release date:23 January 2025

Zoë Kravitz makes an unexpected splash with a debut film that exceeds all expectations for a first-time director. Join AKAPAD The Film Buff as he dives deep into this remarkable work, explaining why he considers it a film of profound significance.

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How do we move forward from the internet killing yet, another tent-pole movie?

It's time to talk about the film It Ends with Us—not because of the two major lawsuits surrounding its release, which seem to dominate the critics' conversation, but because of the film itself. Here at The Film Buff, we're less interested in the legal drama and more focused on what this movie has to offer. And that's exactly what we'll be discussing today.

Let the internet, critics, and naysayers have their say—AKAPAD The Film Buff is here to spark an honest and insightful discussion about Gladiator 2. It's time to set the record straight!

This 1991 animated production might have been a pitched pilot for a network or syndication. While little is known about its origins, it is currently available to watch for free on Tubi and YouTube. As part of an in-depth Wizard of Oz study, The Film Buff explores how to distill a story's essence, using this animation as an example.

What is the greatest of all time? When that question leads you to a property you’ve never heard of, it’s a clear sign we’re dealing with something extraordinary. On The AKAPAD Film Buff Podcast, weekends are all about cartoons, and this time, we’re diving into God Mars—an anime series so groundbreaking it must have struck fear into the heart of the American animation industry.

When vocally searching for Kraven, The Film Buff’s home entertainment device mistakenly displayed the 2023 film Craving instead—and honestly, we’re all better off for it. Today, your host dives into why films like this deserve just as much recognition as any blockbuster.

David Lynch had passed.

Robert Eggers established himself as a prominent American filmmaker with 2022's The Northman, a film that delves into Viking lore in a way few others have. Despite its significance and critical acclaim, The Northman was notably overlooked during Oscar season—a missed opportunity that could have brought the often-criticized awards show back into focus.

Those who brought you this film.

Director:

Robert Eggers

Writers:

Robert Eggers

Sjón

Producers:

Lars Knudsen

Mark Huffam

Robert Eggers

Arnon Milchan

Cast:

Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth

Nicole Kidman as Queen Gudrún

Claes Bang as Fjölnir

Anya Taylor-Joy as Olga

Ethan Hawke as King Aurvandil War-Raven

Willem Dafoe as Heimir the Fool

Björk as Seeress

Music:

Robin Carolan

Sebastian Gainsborough

Cinematography:

Jarin Blaschke

Editing:

Louise Ford

Production Design:

Craig Lathrop