2 ACT Podcast

Check out our double bill review of this summer’s horror sensations Obsession and Backrooms. Both films have made history with directors making the leap from YouTube to theatrical debut with impressive results. We talk about Obsession's streamlined power, its wild turns, Curry Barker’s direction and the film's undeniable superstar: Inde Navarette. While dissecting the other phenomenon: 21-year-old...

We are joined by a special guest to review the sophomore season of Jon's favorite anime : New Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. After being revived by Studio Trigger from purgitory hell does the show still hold up as a raunchy love letter to western pop culture? Tune in hear if the 15 year wait was worth it. Adi's Substack - https://adimehta23.substack.com Check us out on YouTube -https:...

Adi's Substack - https://adimehta23.substack.com 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

We review the much anticipated final season of The Boys and reflect over what made the show an iconic satirical albeit twisted take on the superhero genre. Does it stick the landing? Jon and Adi reflect on the 5 seasons overall and wether it cements its legacy and place in pop culture amongst the most memorable tv series to ever air. Tune in to hear our spoiler filled review. Adi's Substack -...

Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling introduces listeners to the charming story of Wakana Gojo, a reserved high school student with a hidden talent for crafting traditional hina dolls, and Marin Kitagawa, a lively classmate whose love for cosplay sparks an unexpected partnership. As Marin enlists Gojo’s sewing skills to bring her favorite characters to life, the two embark on a journey filled with crea...

Tune in to our double feature review of The Drama (2026) and Keanu (2016) Adi's Substack - https://adimehta23.substack.com 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.podc...

Zach Cregger returns after his breakout shocker Barbarian with Weapons, annother calculated descent into dread that trades usual horror tropes for something far more unsettling. Set in a quiet town shattered by the mysterious dissappearance of an entire classroom of kids, Cregger's sophomore effort sharpens its focus from eerie curiosity into something blistering and accusatory with an strong...

Is Ready Player One (2018) a visionary love-letter to pop culture, or is it just the world's most expensive game of Where's Waldo? We decide if the flick is worth the extra credits or if its strictly Game Over. Adi's Substack - https://adimehta23.substack.com Check us out on YouTube -https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLwgRxxvjwZFKlLnjuKNCZG5RWHyDGKrvP&si=q9yqBo0K7Mi_1BFq Check us...

We return to the fascinating post-apocalyptical world of Fallout's rich video game lore. With key players such as the Ghoul (Walton Goggins) and Vault Dweller - Lucy (Ella Purnell) returning along side some exciting and terrifying new additions of factions, monsters and the mysterious - Robert House all set in New Vegas. While Fallout continues to be one of the best video game adaptations on scree...

Park Chan Wook's latest dark comedy entry is a razor sharp anti-capitalist critique on the atomization of society feeding off each other for personal gain. Laid off after 25 years of loyalty at a paper mill company and responsible for a family to provide for - Man-Su (a virtuso turn by Lee Byun-Hun) is intent to regain his status-quo even if it means going to extreme lengths to eliminate his compe...

Set in Bogota, Colombia, what happens when an office full of American workers in an international company - Belko, are suddenly locked inside and are commanded by a mysterious voice to kill each other? Tune in to assess whether The Belko Experiment delivers on popcorn thrills or does it miss the mark to do something more psychologically provocative with its bloody horror?

Hot off the heels of its breathtakingly brutal first season, Tatsuki Fujimoto's popular manga and anime adaptation returns with an unforgettable sequel - this time slashing its way into the big screen. Just as Denji is settling into life as the Chainsaw Devil working under the devil hunter program for Division 4, in a war against devils, hunters and invisible enemies, a mysterious girl named - Rez...

A murder mystery revenge story clevery wrapped around the idol culture industry in Japan, "Oshi No Ko's" clever thematic undertones explore the secrets and cutthroat nature that exists in pop culture that made us reflect on our own para-social relationship with celebrity and fan obssesion in the age of social media. Tune in to with full spoilers to check what we thought of season 1. Check us out o...

. 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 mesmeriz...

What happens when hapless virgin and pizza delivery girl - Sam hopes to score a huge tip off a posh neighborhood, only to inadvertently become the perfect sacrifice for a cult of incompetent satanists! Drawing out the allure of secretive cults and forbidden thrills, will Sam survive this madcap night of horrors, rituals, viscera and drilldos? Tune in to find out how Satanic Panic delivers some of...

For this episode, Adi's close friend - Tao, an avid sci-fi enthusiast and vfx wizard joins us on the 2 ACT Podcast. Our conversation steers into the mesmerizing world of "Scavenger's Reign," a sci-fi animation gem that has captivated audiences with its rich narrative and striking visuals. We explore the planet of Vesta, where characters like Sam, Ursula, and Kamen adapt to a unique ecosystem with...

"Once you give up the game is truly over, until the very end never lose hope" First time director and legendary mangaka Takehiko Inoue revives the iconic Slam Dunk manga and anime to adapt Shohoku basketball team's national high championship clash vs Sannoh. The First Slam Dunk masterfully adapts the final match of the beloved manga, filling the void left by the beloved anime’s unfinished ending....

Kinji Fukasaku's adaptation of Battle Royale (2000) inspired the birth of the popular death game genre in pop culture for decades to come. Set in an dystopian Japan where the rise of delinquency among the youth is out of control, students from a high school class are subjugated to play a sociopathic death game in a remote island. Young lives are thrust into chaos, and unraveled with layered themes...

Ruben Östlund's wickedly delightful instagram vacation gone awry is a scathing razor sharp tale on class inequalities masterfully blending absurdist dark humor with social hierachies. Featuring standout performances from Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly De Leon and Zlatko Burić. The luxury yacht cruise for the uber rich turns into an euphoria of vomit, shipwreck and the survi...

Tony Gilroy’s Andor returns for its final season, a fierce spark in a stale TV galaxy. Can it match its debut’s searing brilliance? Politically sharp and emotionally raw, it charts Cassian’s rise amid rebellion’s birth. Taut character arcs and biting commentary on power elevate Andor to a rare zenith of modern television. CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (13:26) Andor Season 2 Analysis (24:38) Character Dev...

A seductive tapestry of deception and desire, Park Chan-wook’s Korean mystery drama unfolds with a death of a man, weaving a complex myriad of layers between a determined investigator and his enigmatic femme fatale suspect - a widow with a secret. Their inexplicable affair clouds and disappates in transitions. Check us out on YouTube -https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLwgRxxvjwZFKlLnjuKNCZG5RWHy...

A hidden indie gem from 2016, we explore the captivating relationship between Neil and Julia, two misfits whose bond blooms amidst their shared passion for writing erotic fan fiction. Through their dynamic, we unravel the universal teenage struggle of fitting in, as Neil's awkwardness contrasts with Julia's rebellious yet insecure demeanor. As we share personal stories about our own adolescent tri...

Jon's all time favourite anime about two angels - one addicted to sex and the other addicted to sugar... what could possibly transpire? join us for a fascinating discussion on this raunchy anime that serves as a trolling love letter to western pop culture. Check us out on YouTube -https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLwgRxxvjwZFKlLnjuKNCZG5RWHyDGKrvP&si=q9yqBo0K7Mi_1BFq Check us out on Apple Podcas...

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is 2025's first bonafide hit to enthrall audience and critics. An original vampire horror, period piece set in 1932, Mississippi - tells the story of two twin brothers who start a jukebox club starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles. Sinners feels more than your usual bloody vampire yarn, cleverly exploring themes of race, brotherhood and the ownership o...

What happens when the game of life extends beyond death to reveal our deepest truths? In this episode, we journey through the fascinating world of "Death Parade" (2015), where the Quindecim bar serves as an ethereal stage for the recently deceased to play high-stakes games that decide their fate. Souls from all walks of life enter the purgatorial lounge unaware of their demise. Arbiter Decim must...