AKAPAD the FILM BUFF Podcast

AKAPAD The Film Buff questions whether the world has turned upside down. Where were the enthusiasts to celebrate the greatest interpretation of this character to date? The conversation surrounding Kraven the Hunter raises troubling concerns about the future of big-budget films.

Recently AKAPAD caught the 2020 Tax Collector on Hulu and with it came a revelation of the writer, director David Ayer.

Those who brought us The Tax Collector:

Direction & Writing:

Director & Writer: David Ayer

Production:

Producers:

David Ayer

Chris Long

Tyler Thompson

Matt Antoun

Cinematography:

Cinematographer: Salvatore Totino

Editing:

Editor: Geoffrey O’Brien

Music:

Composer: Michael Yezerski

Casting:

Casting Director: Lindsay Graham Ahanonu, Mary Vernieu

Art & Design:

Production Designer: Justin O’Neal Miller

Costume Designer: Jami Villers

AKAPAD The Film Buff gets real about the HELLBOY franchise.

Get Ready!!!!!

Clint Eastwood's Juror No. 2 hooks audiences with a premise so compelling that crafting a conventional ending might seem impossible. Instead, the film leaves us with a satisfying cliffhanger that feels both deliberate and impactful. This masterful entry into the courtroom drama genre showcases Eastwood's deft storytelling and his unique ability to keep viewers on edge. In this episode of The Film Buff Podcast, we explore Juror No. 2 in detail, examining its narrative intricacies and how it fits into Eastwood’s extensive and celebrated filmography.

Those who brought us Juror No. 2

Cast:

Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, a juror with a moral dilemma.

Toni Collette as Faith Killebrew, the prosecuting attorney.

J.K. Simmons as Harold Chicowski, a juror and former homicide detective.

Gabriel Basso as James Michael Sythe, the murder suspect.

Zoey Deutch as Ally Kemp, Justin's pregnant wife.

Kiefer Sutherland as Larry Lasker, Justin's Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor.

Francesca Eastwood as Kendall Carter, the murder victim.

Leslie Bibb, Cedric Yarbrough, Amy Aquino, and others in supporting roles as jurors and court personnel.

Crew:

Director: Clint Eastwood

Screenwriter: Jonathan Abrams

Producers: Clint Eastwood, Adam Goodman, Jessica Meier, Tim Moore, and Matt Skiena

Production Company: Malpaso Productions

Music Composer: Mark Mancina

Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures

Jesse Eisenberg, often recognized for his portrayal of Lex Luthor, redefines expectations with this transformative performance—one he both created and delivered with exceptional nuance. A Real Pain opens numerous avenues for discussion, from its heartfelt exploration of family dynamics to its poignant commentary on cultural identity. Join AKAPAD The Film Buff as he delves into every layer of this compelling film, unpacking its themes and the creative genius behind it.

Those who brought us A Real Pain.

Director: Jesse Eisenberg

Producers: Ewa Puszczyńska, Jennifer Semler, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Ali Herting, Dave McCary

Screenwriter: Jesse Eisenberg

Cinematography: Michał Dymek

Editor: Robert Nassau

Music: Features compositions by Frédéric Chopin, performed by pianist Tzvi Erez

Production Design: Mela Melak

Costume Design: Małgorzata Fudala

Makeup and Hair: Honorata Grześkiewicz-Godlewska

And the cast.

Jesse Eisenberg as David

Kieran Culkin as Benji

Will Sharpe

Jennifer Grey

Kurt Egyiawan

Liza Sadovy

Daniel Oreskes

In today’s weekend animation episode, Peter dives into DC’s Injustice movie from 2021. While acknowledging the high quality of this feature, AKAPAD takes a deeper look into why material like this can negatively impact the American comic book industry and disrupt traditional reader habits.

Those who brought is DC's Injustice
Voice Cast:
Justin Hartley as Superman / Clark Kent
Anson Mount as Batman / Bruce Wayne
Laura Bailey as Lois Lane / Rama Kushna
Janet Varney as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince
Zach Callison as Damian Wayne / Robin / Jimmy Olsen
Anika Noni Rose as Catwoman / Selina Kyle
Brian T. Delaney as Green Lantern / Hal Jordan
Brandon Micheal Hall as Cyborg / Victor Stone
Kevin Pollak as Joker / Jonathan Kent
Gillian Jacobs as Harley Quinn
Yuri Lowenthal as The Flash / Shazam / Mirror Master
Derek Phillips as Nightwing / Aquaman
Reid Scott as Green Arrow / Victor Zsasz
Faran Tahir as Ra's al Ghul
Fred Tatasciore as Captain Atom
Crew:
Director: Matt Peters
Writer: Ernie Altbacker (based on the Injustice: Gods Among Us video game and comics by Tom Taylor)
Producers: Rick Morales, Sam Register, James Krieg
Composer: Robert J. Kral
Casting Director: Wes Gleason

From the heavens, AKAPAD The Film Buff descends to challenge those who claim to have truly seen this movie. The reason is simple: anyone who fails to respond to the film’s high-emotion ending or doesn’t appreciate the anticipation of seeing more of Knull—delivering perfectly comic book moments in a comic book movie—is missing the point. Venom: The Last Dance is yet another example of critics bringing their agendas to the table before actually watching the film.

Those who brought you Venom the Lst Dance
Directed by: Kelly Marcel
Screenplay by: Kelly Marcel
Starring: Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom, Andy Serkis as Knull, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Rex Strickland.
Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Music by: Ludwig Göransson
Production Design: Andrew Palmer
Costume Design: Sarah Robinson

The Cast
Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom
Chiwetel Ejiofor as General Rex Strickland
Juno Temple as Dr. Teddy Paine
Rhys Ifans as Martin Moon
Stephen Graham as Patrick Mulligan (also voices Mulligan's symbiote)
Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen
Clark Backo as Sadie "Christmas"
Alanna Ubach as Nova Moon
Andy Serkis as Knull, the creator of the symbiotes

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.