Third World Cinema Club

Respeto (2017) The Cinemalaya 2017 film Respeto was one of the most highly regarded films of that year. In light of recent events, the club talks with the director of the film to see how it shapes up in the present day. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the production, history and lessons of Respeto. guests: Treb Monteras II (director) notes: This podcast episode contains major spoilers fo...

We Are One Festival Logo May 29, 2020 marked the beginning of a historic film festival experience: the We Are One Global Film Festival. For the next 10 days, selected films from some of the world’s top film festivals can be viewed on Youtube for free. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk about six films that we watched during the festival’s run. films discussed: Ice Crea...

Ramona Diaz’s Sundance documentary, A Thousand Cuts, documents the struggles of Rappler and its CEO, Maria Ressa in the context of the 2019 midterm elections. Streamed for free to Filipinos in the wake of Independence Day, the film’s meaning has now changed in the light of Ressa’s guilty verdict. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club (recorded before the verdict was passed,)...

In our latest episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk about the ongoing Pinoy BL series from The IdeaFirst Company, GAMEBOYS. We discuss the lockdown-limited filmmaking process of Gameboys, how the crew overcame production setbacks despite the lockdown, and the BL (Boys’ Love) genre, particularly its history and its relation to the said series. Guests: Kayo Jolongbayan of Film Police Rev...

With editing credits that include ML, Pisay, and Tulad ng Dati, Mikael Pestano’s work speaks for itself. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we ask him about the nature of editing and its role in the filmmaking process. note: This episode does not contain any major spoilers.

They (affectionately!?) call themselves The Worst, but they’re actually some of the best and brightest young directors we have. In this snapshot of life during quarantine, we talk about nothing and everything. Guests: Joel Ferrer (Elise, Baka Siguro Yata) Miko Livelo (‘Tol, Unli Life) Victor Villanueva (Patay na si Hesus) Mihk Vergara (Patintero: ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo) Notes: This...

It’s time to talk animation! Join the gang as they discuss animated films from around the world that they’ve recently seen. You might find a great recommendation or two! Guests: Carl Joseph Papa (Director: Paglisan, Manang Biring) Pat Apura (Studio Nonego, Jet and the Pet Rangers) Films Discussed: Belladonna of Sadness (1973) Flavors of Youth (2018) Patlabor the Movie 2 (1993) Angel&#8...

Sunday Beauty Queen, MMFF 2016’s best picture, was the first documentary to win the award – and deservedly so. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we take a look at pivotal scenes and find out where the Queens are now. Guests: Babyruth Villarama (Director) Chuck Gutierrez (Editor/Producer) Dexter Dela Peña (cinematographer) Notes: This episode contains spoilers. Sunday Beauty Q...

courtesy of Louie Baharom, Cinephilia.ph In this special 2 part episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk about one of the most important films of 2019. John Denver Trending won best film at Cinemalaya 2019, and with its debut on streaming services, it has gained an all new audience. We take a deep dive into the film, talking with the director and lead actors about making the film, and more. Gue...

courtesy of Louie Baharom, Cinephilia.ph In the middle of a rather gloomy chat about John Denver Trending, we decided to loosen up a bit and have fun. This is a behind the scenes look into the making of John Denver Trending’s alternate (!?) ending. (Basically 8 minutes of us fooling around, but we had fun) This is an outtake from a 2 part episode discussing John Denver Trending. Listen to it...

courtesy of Louie Baharom, Cinephilia.ph Our special 2 part deep dive into the 2019 film John Denver Trending continues. In this part, we talk about some of the film’s most important scenes and moments. Guests: Arden Rod Condez (Director), Jansen Magpusao (John Denver), Meryll Soriano (Maritess). notes: This episode contains major spoilers. This is part two of a two part episode, the first p...

Keith Deligero With an impressive filmography that pushes the boundaries of genre, Keith Deligero has made waves in the independent movie scene. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk to him in depth about his life, career, and inspirations.   notes: This is the audio version of a video collaboration with Archipelago; the video version is here. Spoilers are present for all of Kei...

courtesy of Louie Baharom of Cinephilia.ph Our three part special episode remembering the life and works of the late Peque Gallaga comes to an emotional conclusion. In this part, we discuss: the Negros Filmmaking Workshop, Direk Peque’s masterwork Oro Plata Mata, and one final tribute. Our guests: Direk Peque’s creative partners and fellow collaborators Lore Reyes and Jo Macasa, and film arc...

courtesy of Louie Baharom, Cinephilia.ph Our three part special remembering the life and works of the late Peque Gallaga continues. In this part, we discuss: Puso ng Pasko, Magic Temple, Gangland, and Direk Peque’s final film project, Magikland. Our guests: Direk Peque’s creative partners and fellow collaborators Lore Reyes and Jo Macasa, and film archivists/cultural workers Ronald Rios and...

courtesy of Louie Baharom, Cinephilia.ph   With Peque Gallaga’s recent passing, Philippine Cinema has lost a legend. In this three part special feature, we talk about the ma, his life, and his works. Our guests: Direk Peque’s creative partners and fellow collaborators Lore Reyes and Jo Macasa, and film archivists/cultural workers Ronald Rios and Teddy Co. In the first part of Reme...

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We put together this episode for you in the light of recent events. Direk Jay Altarejos joins the club to talk about his initiative, 2076Kolektib, and the shutdown of media company ABS-CBN.   notes: Engelbert Rafferty of FPR and Louie Baharom of Cinephilia.ph officially join the Club for this episode. We’ve tried to clean up the audio for this episode, but we apologize in advance for an...

ABS-CBN’s Gabi ng Himala With cinemas gone for the foreseeable future, filmmakers and creatives have turned to other means to make movies. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks about the recent Gabi ng Himala, a tribute and reinterpretation of the Bernal classic, and Unconfined Cinema’s Love Team. John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo in Love Team notes: Spoilers are pres...

For this episode of Third World Cinema Club, veteran film critic Noel Vera joins us to talk film. Get ready for conversations on classic Filipino Cinema, film criticism in general and a slew of film recommendations!   notes: Minor spoilers for the discussed films are present.

It’s time to look outside the box, and by the box I mean the confines of Metro Manila. In this special collaboration with Arkipelago, Princess and John talk to three filmmakers from the regions who have contributed their films to the Binisaya Film Festival! They’ve set up a page where you can donate, and in exchange, watch the films from their growing catalog.  Trailer: notes: This is...

Third World Cinema Club talks to Jerrold Tarog, director of some of the most memorable films of the 2010s. He talks about his creative process, his upcoming works and more. notes:This episode does not contain any major spoilers. View John’s video essay on Goyo here

It’s time for one of those comic-book style crossovers! The fine folks over at Globe Studios’ Endslate have teamed up with us to record a fun episode about… anything under the sun!   notes: You can listen to whatever version of the episode you want (they’re pretty similar), the Endslate version is available here. Thanks to the hosts of Endslate for having us on their s...

The gang talks about a film that became available recently on KBO – Mikhail Red’s Block Z. How does it shape up to the rest of the Zombie canon? That, and what we have watched recently, on this episode of Third World Cinema Club. notes: There are spoilers for Block Z in this episode.

The Tapes (iWant, 2020) The Tapes is iWant’s new series, and it’s quite a show! Series director Bradley Liew and writer Dodo Dayao join us to talk about the show and life during quarantine. Afterwards, the gang meet to review the series as a whole.   notes: we try to avoid spoilers in this episode, but just to be safe, it’s best to watch the series first before diving into l...

Jet and the Pet Rangers There’s a new show on Iwant, and it’s the streaming service’s first original children’s animated show! Director Patrick Apura, creative consultant Dwein Baltazar, and writer Mark Raywin Tome join us to talk about the show! We also talk about our favorite episodes, including the opinion of Princess’ 5 year old nephew. notes: The audio quality fo...