Cine Files

For our Reel Talk debut, our cinema lobby was visited by the mind behind the critically-claimed and highest rated film in Letterboxd—Cleaners—and many other creative and unconventional works, Direk Glenn Barit! Join your starstruck kapatid Ron and Jerfe as they pick Direk Glenn's brain and ask how he came upon making the nostalgia-piece of Cleaners and what his vision as a film maker. Listen until...

It's official! Cine Files is back for the third season and your kapatids Ron and Jerfe are so excited to deep dive into another full-length episode. This time, they will be talking about a very, shall we say, controversial film? In the sense that the critical reception to it is very divided. Join them as they share their thoughts about this new M. N. Shyamalan horror flick. From its source materia...

Picture this: two drunk cinephiles talking about their dream film with their dream casts—no holds barred. Okay, you don't have to imagine it because Cine Files is bringing it to you. As a season ender, Ron and Jerfe talks (drunkenly) about their ideas for a film they want to make with their ideal casts. Join them as they let loose and let go of any format and structure in this sabaw fun-filled epi...

Yes, the day no one thought would come is here—Cine Files is reviewing a superhero film! Is it still considered a superhero film if it's all about the villains, though? Join Ron and Jerfe as they share their thoughts about the recently released James Gunn film, The Suicide Squad. Not a fan of comic book adaptations but interested in seeing this movie? So this is the perfect episode for you. Grab y...

Cine Files is back to reviewing full-lengths again! In this episode, Ron and Jerfe will be talking about an underrated debut film from director Emma Seligman. Join them as they talk about this tension-packed of a film disguised as a typical dramedy. You'll never look at family movies the same way again. Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/82swaaukj1re9skbnysh667...

To make up for the lost two weeks of being too busy, your kapatids Ron and Jerfe have created a new segment for everyone to enjoy. They call it WATCHLIST—an episode where they'll be talking and sharing about the newly released and incoming movies. Listen and join them as they anticipate and (don't care) for the new coming films. Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/us...

Dahil it's Cinemalaya season, your kapatids are here to share their favorite films under this festival. Local independent cinema really is the gift that keeps on giving which is why this episode is dedicated to it. Bring your tickets and get your popcorns ready as we, Ron and Jerfe, review and share their favorite Cinemalaya films. Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com...

The (one-day) wait is over! To finally cap our series of reviewing Fear Street Trilogy, we are now off to talk about its last installment: Fear Street Part Three: 1666. In this episode, your kapatids will be talking about the last part and the whole trilogy as a whole. Join them as they share their favorite characters, why they think female directors should make more movies and why even our non-ho...

The long wait is over dahil school's out for summer! If you didn't get that, it's a 70s reference pero speaking of 70s, Cine Files is back to review the 2nd installment of Fear Street—Fear Street Part Two: 1978. Join your kapatid Ron and Jerfe as they review this fun follow-up slasher and learn why they enjoyed this more than the first one. Buckle up and get your sunscreen ready because this is a...

No need to adjust your phone screen, you read that right: Cine Files is reviewing a slasher film. Horror fans listeners, this one's for you. In this full-length episode, your Kapatid Ron & Jerfe will be reviewing the new Netflix slasher trilogy 'Fear Street' starting with the first installment: Fear Street Part One: 1994. Join them as they share their thoughts about this 90's callback of a hor...

In this full-length episode, your two kapatids decided to end this Pride Month Special by sharing their own stories. Join Ron and Jerfe as they discuss how important Pride is for them, their queer sexual-awakening films, and their takeaways and learning for the whole month-long celebration of Pride. This is going to be intimate so we hope you enjoy this episode as much they did sharing their perso...

If you've seen a rom-com or two, you're definitely familiar with them. They're usually just there to be the butt of the jokes or the lead character's best friend to give them advice but is there really more to them than just the comic relief or the plot device they bring? In this episode, your kapatid Ron and Jerfe along with the awesome shippers, Rye, VP, Karl, and Leif of <a href="https://ope...

For this episode, we decided to shed some light to the part of spectrum we think needs more attention and representation—all hail, trans visibility. And what best recent film would we talk about that tackles the life and struggles of an aging trans woman in this world but this funny but very real film, Mamu: And A Mother Too. Come join your kapatid Jerfe and Ron as they share their love and though...

Throughout history, the negative depiction of the LGBTQ community in film has directly influenced how queer people are treated by society and the effects of these stereotypes are still seen today. Why representation equality within the LGBTQ community in cinema matters? What are the differences in acceptance from the viewers between 80s and today's generation. Haven’t we come far enough? These are...

With the recent boom of queer content coming out (no pun intended) recently, we couldn't be more thankful that we are being represented more and more. However, if you're new to this scene and would like to know where to start - worry no more! Your kapatids are here to help you pick. Join us on our short episode as your kapatid Jerfe and Ron share their favorite queer films and why you should watch...

Do you believe in the fate and fortune that the stars in the sky say? What if there's a way for you to know who your soulmate is by just looking for the "signs"? Come join your kapatids as they talk about the popular teen-queer romance flick, The Boy Foretold By The Stars, a film by Dolly Dulu about two senior high school boys who found each other through the help of a fortune teller. Listen as we...

This month, let the colors of the rainbow speak the spectrum of our plight for equality and acceptance, so for our first episode in our Pride Month Special, join your allies and kapatids as they talk about how Moonlight tackles the life and struggles of the minorities—black and gay—that created noise by winning Best Picture in 2017 Oscars. Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://ope...

Have you had a Netflix crisis as well? Where you tried scrolling endlessly looking for a movie to watch pero wala talagang pasok sa gusto mo? Let us help you with that! In this short episode, sagot namin ang papanoorin mo sa Netflix as our kapatids share their hidden gems or good finds. Come join and relax with us dahil we put the chill in Netflix and Chill. Cine Files is now part of the <a hre...

Mga kapatid, where do broken hearts go nga ba? Sa Baguio? Sa Sagada? Alamin natin ang sagot by joining your resident film kapatids on this full-length episode reviewing everyone's ( yes, sure kami dito nagpa-poll kami ) favorite Jadaone film, That Thing Called Tadhana. Magdala kayo ng jacket kasi panigurado, malamig dito! Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/82sw...

Have you felt things in films through music? Well, this cameo episode is for you as we invite our dear friend Sel Abanilla in our cinema lobby who's into movie soundtracks. Join us as we remember all the songs that touches our hearts and souls.  Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/82swaaukj1re9skbnysh667e8?si=71c3230a0f7c42cc">BUNK Collective</a>....

Has a cartoon ever made you cry? As a batang Disney, Pixar, or Ghibli, I'm sure you have. And for the first time in this podcast history, an underrated Makoto Shinkai animated film will be reviewed and discussed. Come join Jerfe and Ron as they share their thoughts about the film's themes of growing up and drifting apart. Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/82sw...

In an early celebration of Pride Month, your kapatids will be discussing a queer-themed local film na tiyak naming papatok sa mga chikiting. Ghosting? Check! Career burnout? Check! Friendship struggles? Check! Lahat meron sa film na 'to kaya samahan niyo si Ron and Jerfe as they discuss a film that is so close to their hearts. Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user...

Anyeong! Here in Cine Files, we're all for Asian supremacy and excellence kaya naman samahan niyo ulit kami sa full-length episode namin while we deep dive the 2021 Oscar-nominated film, Minari! At siyempre, wala nang iba pang mas perfect na guest para tulungan kami i-discuss ito kundi ang wonderful wonderful Tita Gang of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4LI8mDTpHJNItUzeILvew8?si=1FprYQkW...

As a cinephiles, do you sometimes get the struggle of having to pay your full attention on a full-length film? Maybe, short films are the one for you. Join Jerfe and Ron in this short episode as they share their favorite short films. Ikaw, what's your favorite short film? Tell us and share it on our socials @cinefilespod Cine Files is now part of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/82swa...

It's finally time to review another local film in this podcast again! Join Jerfe and Ron as they share their thoughts about Rae Red's Babae at Baril and how they felt that it broke barrier and touched on relevant and social matters. Just like Shoplifters, this one is more than just a movie—it's a statement. Listen to this episode to know more! Share us your thoughts on our socials @cinefilespod! C...