Third World Cinema Club

The recently concluded Seashorts Film Festival featured films from all across Southeast Asia. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, John, Princess and Jim talk about six films from the festival lineup that made an impression. Films Discussed: Red Aninsri Pulang Binh I Took a Nap and I Miss You A Song of Trishaw How to Die Young In Manila Notes: Some spoilers are present in this episode. For...

Vivamax's new offering is a romantic film starring Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles. It's by far the most unique and best thing they've done together. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the director and cast join us to talk about the film, the production and more. Guests: Irene Villamor (Director) Jerald Napoles (Martin) Kim Molina (Mylene) Notes: This episode contains some spoilers. This ep...

Erik Matti's latest film has dropped, and we have some thoughts. As the first Upstream Original, A Girl and A Guy is raunchy, it's sexy, and yet the message isn't towards us, his first audience to his older and bolder works. This specifically is dedicated to the generation of his kids, the Generation Z. But what exactly makes the generation Z? What are millennials? Caution: Spoilers include some f...

Join John, Jim and Tristan as they talk about a trio of local productions that have come up recently! John and Tristan get into a heated debate about General Admission, Jim talks about love and horror in the time of the pandemic with discussions of all six episodes of Now Streaming, and we get into a short segue talking about JP Habac's Dito at Doon! Timestamps: 00:33 - 22:10 General Admission 22:...

In this special episode of First World Cinema Club, we talk with Direk ST, Shakespeare Tinio, about his latest artistic undertaking, Makbetamaximus. Notes: This episode contains spoilers and the haunted cries of unborn children. lkdjgfbkzsgbzsuogh;zoskng;zlsfng ;osjnfgoa;wrbfn9238yrehpiwohgiwbgo;uwbn[9uawoher[q0efhowb मैं पाठ की एक यादृच्छिक दीवार हूं। मैं इस बारे में सोच सकता हूं कि कैसे जल्दी लो...

Jeffrey Hidalgo's General Admission is a film about celebrity culture and how it dehumanizes people in the name of spectacle. In this special episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk to the cast and crew about the process of making this film. Guests: Dustin Celestino (Writer) Darlene C. Malimas (Producer) Jasmine Curtis-Smith (Lead Actress - Katja) Jeffrey Hidalgo (Director) Notes: This is the...

Director Keith Deligero joins the gang to talk about films from the recently concluded Berlinale, discussing a variety of short films as well as the best picture winner, Radu Jude's Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn. Notes: This is the audio version of a special video episode in collaboration with Arkipelago. The video is available here: https://fb.watch/51nYdnESsg/ Spoilers for the films discussed a...

We have a lot of material from last year that we couldn't quite fit into our schedule, so instead of letting it languish in limbo for all eternity, we've decided to give you two never-before-heard special episodes from our coverage of the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. Joining us in this episode is programmer and FPR member Rolando Basmayor. Films Covered: Summer of 85 (Francois Ozon, 2...

We have a lot of material from last year that we couldn't quite fit into our schedule, so instead of letting it languish in limbo for all eternity, we've decided to give you two never-before-heard special episodes from our coverage of the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. Joining us in this episode is Screen Kings' Kevin Oliver Tan and programmer and FPR member Rolando Basmayor. Films Cove...

JP Habac's Dito at Doon is a pandemic story that feels both familiar and different at the same time. In this special episode, Cess and John talk to the cast and crew about the making of the film and how relationships can form and dissolve in the midst of a nationwide calamity. Guests: Alex Gonzales (co-writer) Kristin Barrameda (co-writer) Victor Anastacio Yesh Burce JC Santos Janine Gutierrez JP...

Dodo Dayao's sophomore full length film released during last year's QCinema, followed by a streaming release via Upstream last month. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk about the film, what we've watched recently and our favorite romantic films. Guests: Dodo Dayao (Director) Quark Henares (producer) Anthony Falcon Glaiza de Castro Notes: This episode was recorded during Valentine'...

Last month was the first year anniversary of Irene Villamor's On Vodka, Beers and Regrets, one of the last local theatrical releases before the lockdown started, To celebrate the first anniversary of the film (and to celebrate Valentine's month), Third World Cinema Club reunites the film's director and lead actress to talk about... love stuff. I guess we're a love podcast now, huh? Sit back and re...

Hindsight is 2020. (Pardon the pun.) Join John, Princess, DJ and Jim as they talk about some of the films that wowed them in 2020. Notes: Mild spoilers are present for the films discussed.

Our discussion of the 2020 MMFF continues! Film reviewers and bloggers Manuel Pangaruy and Nicol Latayan join us to discuss some of the best (and worst) the festival has to offer. Films Discussed: Suarez the Healing Priest Mang Kepweng Ang Lihim Ng Bandanang Itim Pakboys The Boy Foretold by the Stars Fan Girl Notes: Spoilers are present for all of the films discussed. This is the second and final...

Get ready for a batch of fresh episodes on the way! Today bloggers and film reviewers Nicol Latayan and Manuel Pangaruy join us as we talk about the first online edition of the 2020 MMFF. Films Discussed: Magikland Coming Home The Missing Tagpuan Isa Pang Bahaghari Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode for all the films discussed. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

Our look back at the local BL series of 2020 continues! Raffy, Jim, and Kayo talk about additional performances, top scenes and their favorite BL series of 2020. Shows Discussed: Gameboys Boys' Lockdown Gaya sa Pelikula Quaranthings My Extraordinary Romance Oh Mando …and More! Notes: Spoilers for the above shows may be present during the discussion proper. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

2020 was a year full of surprises, thanks to the CoViD pandemic. The, entertainment industry was one of the most affected by this situation. But something grew out of this dark time: locally produced Boys' Love (BL) shows. Locally produced shows became worldwide hits as the whole world in isolation watched together with us. Several shows became instant hits and a major breakthrough for up and comi...

It's time for a trip into regional cinema! Filmmaker and critic Jay Rosas joins us to talk about three films from the recently concluded Mindanao Film Festival. Films Discussed: Mael Oligase (Demon of Fear) Living Dead You Are Here Notes: Minor spoilers may be present in this episode.

The 2020 FAMAS Awards have recently concluded, and there were a lot of interesting choices. In this extra-long episode, FAMAS Jury members Paolo Villaluna and Sari Dalena join us to talk about the voting process, why certain films were chosen, and the deliberation process for some of the most contentious categories. Notes: There are spoilers for Babae at Baril in this episode; the movie itself is...

The Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino recently finished last week. The festival offered many films, old and new, including several classics from the golden age and some contemporary favorites, too. Theater and film reviewer Manuel Pangaruy of Tagailog Special Presents joins us as we talk about three films from the festival lineup. Films Discussed: Kintsugi The Highest Peak He Who is Without Sin Notes:...

Our coverage of the 2020 PPP continues! Theater and film reviewer Manuel Pangaruy joins us as we talk about more films from the festival, including short thoughts on some cinema classics. Films Discussed: Metamorphosis Blood Hunters Rise of the Hunters Una Kang Naging Akin (short thoughts) Brutal (short thoughts) Notes: Spoilers for Blood Hunters are present in this episode, but only minor spoiler...

It's time to talk about the latest installment of our favorite local film festival, QCinema! This year the festival has shifted to a mix of online screenings and invitation only open air theatrical screenings. So how did it pan out? What were our favorite films? We talk about some of our favorites. Films Discussed: Midnight in a Perfect World (2020) Death of Nintendo (2020) End of the Century (201...

Last year, the gang talked about Antoinette Jadaone's latest film at the time, Alone/Together. It was received well by critics and fans loved a serious, mature film from the LizQuen love team. More than a year later, the film makes its debut on Netflix. In celebration of this, the crew behind Alone/Together join Third World Cinema Club to talk about the production of the film. For whom was the fil...

Now that the winners of the Gawad Urian awards for 2020 have been announced, let's talk about it! Did we get it right? Did we get it wrong? And in the end, does it really matter? Young Critics Circle's Skilty Labastilla joins us for this discussion, as well as input from last episode's other guest, Nicol Latayan.

Our coverage of the Daang Dokyu film festival continues! Documentary filmmaker Bryan Brazil joins us as we talk about more films from the festival! Films Discussed: Localities - Walang Rape sa Bontok (2014) Future - Beastmode, a Social Experiment (2018) Bonus Films discussed - A is for Agustin (2018) Oliver (1983) Budots the Craze (2019) Notes: This is the second and final part of a 2 part series.