2 ACT Podcast

Adi and Jon

Join the talents of Adi and Jon as they talk all things Anime, Cinema and TV in spoiler filled discussion highlighting hidden obscure gems from the past and exciting concurrent content from around the world.

  1. "Blind Willow Sleeping Woman"

    11/27/2025

    "Blind Willow Sleeping Woman"

    . In the animated adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, a missing cat, a chatty giant frog, and a cryptic wish unite an aimless salesman, his disillusioned wife, and a troubled accountant in a desperate bid to avert a catastrophic earthquake in Tokyo, while uncovering profound purpose in their ordinary lives. What promises to be a divisive cinematic experience, this film weaves a mesmerizing tapestry from Murakami’s enigmatic tales, blending the quiet existential angst of everyday existence with bizarre, surreal eruptions of absurdist, adult-oriented erotic fantasies. Interlinked by a singular cataclysmic event, these captivating vignettes challenge us to unravel layers of meaning amid the mundane and the magical. Check us out on YouTube -https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLwgRxxvjwZFKlLnjuKNCZG5RWHyDGKrvP&si=q9yqBo0K7Mi_1BFq Check us out on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/2-a-c-t-podcast/id1746134203 Check our TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2a.c.t.podcast Music Credits - White Bat Audio Chapters 0:02:52 - Enchanting and Mysterious Murakami Adaptation (77 Seconds) 0:15:52 - Anomalisa (42 Seconds) 0:19:36 - Discussion of Bold Movie Themes (65 Seconds) 0:22:52 - Chef Lookalike Sparks Personal Reflection (54 Seconds) 0:26:59 - Exploring the Power of Imagination (46 Seconds) 0:33:57 - Discussion on Storyline and Characters (67 Seconds) 0:45:10 - Murakami's Western Literary Influence (89 Seconds) 0:48:50 - Interpreting Surrealism in Film (62 Seconds) 0:57:53 - Reflective Movie Review and Personal Connection (63 Seconds) 1:02:23 - Adaptation of Short Stories for Film (59 Seconds)

    1h 6m

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Join the talents of Adi and Jon as they talk all things Anime, Cinema and TV in spoiler filled discussion highlighting hidden obscure gems from the past and exciting concurrent content from around the world.