Third World Cinema Club

Cess, Ica, and Karen are back for Part Two of our Women's Month Special featuring Karen Mae's pick: the ever-changing, ever-so-relevant, ever-so-important HARLEY QUINN in her appearances in film and in the media. The character first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series in September of 1992 (episode titled "Joker's Favor") as Mr. J's mischievous sidekick. Despite her actual name as Dr. Harleen Q...

For this year's Women's Month special, our very own Princess Kinoc has invited two of Philippine pop-culture's female writers: Karen Mae de Vera and Marica Hontiveros-Cheng to talk about three films or topics on Women in Film every week of March. For the first of this series, Ica selects Mad Max: Fury Road as the first film they tackle on feminism and more. Most of the perspectives online about th...

Matt Reeves' The Batman debuts in Philippine Cinemas and it's an interesting take to say the least. Join Tristan, Princess, Jim and DJ as they talk about the caped crusader's latest outing. Notes: Spoilers for The Batman are present in this episode. Feel free to compare the best version of the Bat

Konnichiwa, everyone! February 2022 saw the release of the latest edition of the Japanese Film Festival. Join John, Princess and Jim as they talk about some of the films from this year's fest. Notes: Spoilers for all the films discussed are present in this episode. Films Discussed: It's a Summer Film! (2020) Masked Ward (2020) Aristocrats (2020) Ito (2021) Awake (2020)

We're trying a new format in this episode, where we assign ourselves a film to discuss every week or so. Join us as we discuss MMFF 2021's Love at First Stream. Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode.

In collaboration with the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers (SFFR), Third World Cinema Club presents the first of its roundtable series for its annual Pinoy Rebyu Awards, featuring directors and filmmakers from its lineup of nominees. In this roundtable, Skilty Labastilla of SFFR talks with Jun Lana, director of Big Night as well as Venice Atienza, director of Last Days at Sea. The video version...

With the competition section done, join us as we talk about selected non-competition films that we loved in this edition of QCinema. Films Discussed: Yuni The Worst Person in the World Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash Memoria Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy Notes: Spoilers are present in this video for all the films concerned. This is the third and final part of a 3 part episode on QCinema 2021...

Our coverage of QCinema 2021's competition section continues! Join us as we talk about the remaining 3 short films in the competition section. Films Discussed: i get so sad sometimes Skylab Henry Notes: Spoilers are present in this video for all the films concerned. This is the second part of a 3 part episode on QCinema 2021, and the fourth of five episodes about QCinema films.

The biggest local film festival of 2021 (so far?) has ended, and it's time to talk about it! Unreel.ph's Armando Dela Cruz and CNN/Rappler's Jason Tan Liwag joins us as we talk about the competition films of the recently concluded QCinema International Film Festival. Films Discussed: It's Raining Frogs Outside (Ampangabagat Nin Talakba Ha Likol) City of Flowers Mighty Robo V Notes: Spoilers are pr...

Our conversation with Lav Diaz and the cast of Historya ni Ha continues! Notes: This is the second and final part of a 2 part episode, and the second in a five-episode feature about QCinema. This episode contains spoilers from Historya ni Ha. Guests: Lav Diaz (Director) Hazel Orencio (Matilde) Earl Ignacio (Ernesto) Teroy Guzman (Among Kuyang) Dolly de Leon (Dahlia)

After three years, ngayon lang kami nagka-trailer. LOL In this audio, Film Police Reviews' Princess Kinoc tells you why you should listen to our episodes. Like now na. Makinig ka na. OK? For Year 4 expect more collaboration, more hour-long episodes, more review episodes, and review episodes ng mga film festivals na di mo naman pinupuntahan. So what are you waiting for? Pakinggan mo na ang Third Wo...

Lav Diaz's latest film, Historya ni Ha (History of Ha) premiered at QCinema last week. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, Lav and the cast of the film talk with John and Raffy about the absolute state of the Philippines yesterday, today and tomorrow. Notes: This is part 1 of a 2 part episode, and the first in a five-episode feature about QCinema. This episode contains spoilers from Histor...

Before we dive in headfirst into QCinema next week, let's talk about what we have watched recently! Shows and Movies Discussed: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings I Am U Mahjong Nights We Couldn't Become Adults Notes: Mild spoilers are present in this episode for some of the shows discussed.

QCinema is coming back by the end of the month! Tristan, John, and guests Armando Dela Cruz and Jason Tan Liwag discuss what they expect from the upcoming short films in the festival's competition section. QCinema is a hybrid festival with online and in-person screenings from November 26 to December 5, 2021. Stay tuned as we post more updates regarding the festival, reviews and coverage and all th...

It's an adaptation that was said to be unfilmable - but is it true? John, Tristan, and Unreel.ph's Armando dela Cruz tackles Denis Villeneuve's take on Frank Herbert's 1965 classic Dune in this special collaboration. Notes: Spoilers are present for the movie and for some elements of the book as well. Proceed with caution. This is part 1 of a special collaboration with Unreel.ph and the Pervision p...

Now that the Gawad Urian has given out their awards, let's talk about it! Join Princess, Jim, and special guests Nicol Latayan and Manny Pangaruy as they discuss the winners! Notes: To check out the pre awards discussion, go to episode 119 and 119.5.

A couple months ago, Trese debuted on Netflix. The adaptation of Kajo Baldisimo and Budjette Tan's seminal horror comic was warmly received by local audiences, but was not without its share of critics. John, Princess and Tristan look back at the series, its themes, and what's in store for the future. Notes: This episode contains spoilers for both the comic and the show. Also, we mentioned our frie...

Mikhail Red's latest film, Arisaka, is debuting later this month at the Tokyo International Film Festival. For this episode of Third World Cinema Club, John and Princess talk to the director and one of the main stars of the film to find out more. Notes: This is the audio version of a live episode. The video version is viewable over at the 3WCC Facebook page. Highlights: Mikhail Red is one of the c...

Our discussion of the 2021 Gawad Urian Nominees continues! This time, we talk about special awards given by the Urian for special films and performers over the past decade. Notes: This is the second and final part of a two part episode.

It's less than a week before the awarding ceremony of this year's Gawad Urian. Join John, Jim, Manuel Pangaruy and Nicol Latayan as they discuss the nominees for select categories for this year's edition. Notes: This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

For once, we're complete! All the members of Third World Cinema Club unite to talk about the series and movies they have watched recently. Perfect for background listening! Films and Shows Discussed: Midnight Mass (Netflix) Succession (HBO) Moneyboys (2021 film) Late Spring (1949) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Netflix) Squid Game (Netflix) Notes: Spoilers may be present in the films and sh...

Just finished the On the Job series over at HBO and want more? Well, we won't make a whole new series for you, but we can sure talk about what we just watched. John, Princess, Jim and Tristan take a deep dive into Erik Matti's On the Job mini series, a compilation of his 2013 film and this year's On the Job 2: The Missing 8. Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode.

Our discussion continues! Join John, Princess, Jim and FPR's Rolando Basmayor as we talk about more films from the recently concluded Toronto International Film Festival, including Carlo Manatad's Whether the Weather is Fine! Notes: Spoilers are present for all the films discussed in this episode This is the second and final part of a two part series. Films Discussed: The Worst Person In The World...

Third World Cinema Club goes international as John, Princess, Jim and FPR's Rolando Basmayor talk about select films from the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode for all the films discussed. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Films Discussed: Petit Maman (dir. Celine Sciamma) The Humans (dir. Stephen Karam) Compartment no. 6 (dir. Juho Kuosmanen) E...

Here's a little filler episode where we talk about Ikaw at Ako at ang Ending and discuss current showbiz topics. Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode.