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
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Episode 105 – Dito at Doon (with cast and crew)
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
Episode 104 – Midnight in a Perfect World (with cast and crew)
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
Episode 103 – The Vodka, Beers and Regrets Episode (with Irene Villamor and Bela Padilla)
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
Episode 102 – 2020, in review
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.
Episode 101.5 – MMFF 2020, in review (part 2)
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 PriestMang Kepweng Ang Lihim Ng Bandanang ItimPakboysThe Boy Foretold by the StarsFan Girl Notes:
Episode 101 – MMFF 2020, in review (part 1)
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: MagiklandComing HomeThe MissingTagpuanIsa Pang Bahaghari Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode for
Episode 100.2 – 2020 Pinoy BL, in review (part 2)
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: GameboysBoys’ LockdownGaya sa PelikulaQuaranthingsMy Extraordinary RomanceOh Mando…and More! Notes: Spoilers for the above shows may be present during the discussion
Episode 100.1 – 2020 Pinoy BL, in review (part 1)
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
Episode 99 – 2020 FAMAS Awards Winners Discussion
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
Episode 98 – Mindanao Film Festival, in review
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: MaelOligase (Demon of Fear)Living DeadYou Are Here Notes: Minor spoilers may be present in this episode.
Episode 97.2 – PPP 2020 in review, part 2
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: MetamorphosisBlood Hunters Rise of the HuntersUna Kang Naging Akin (short thoughts)Brutal (short thoughts) Notes: Spoilers for Blood
Episode 97.1 – PPP 2020, in review
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
Episode 96 – QCinema 2020, in review
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
Episode 95 – A look back at Alone/Together (with Director and Crew)
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
Episode 94 – Gawad Urian 2020 Winnners
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
Episode 93 – Daang Dokyu, in review (part 2)
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
Episode 92 – Daang Dokyu in review, Part 1
Let’s take a break from Toronto and come back home to good ol’ Philippine Cinema! (that series will be back next Friday.) 2020’s best local festival to date is the Daang Dokyu film festival, celebrating a century of Philippine Documentaries. In this episode, documentary filmmaker Bryan Brazil joins us as
Episode 91 – Toronto International Film Festival, In Review (part 4)
Our coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival Continues! Join us, along with Rolando Basmayor of FPR and Kevin Oliver Tan of Screen Kings as we talk about some of the festival’s highest highs and lowest lows. Films Discussed In This Episode: Quo Vadis, Aida (2020)Good Joe Bell (2020) Notes:
Episode 90 – Toronto International Film Festival, In Review (part 3)
We continue our coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival! FPR member Rolando Basmayor and Screen Kings’ Kevin Oliver Tan join us to talk about one of the year’s most anticipated films, Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland. Does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out! notes: Some spoilers for Nomadland
Episode 89 – Toronto International Film Festival, In Review (Part 2)
We continue our TIFF festival coverage with reviews of films from the Midnight Madness section of the festival, and a few international gems. Joining us once again are Film Police Reviews member Rolando Basmayor and Screen Kings’ Kevin Oliver Tan. Films Reviewed in this Episode: Shadow in the Cloud (Roseanne
Episode 88 – Toronto International Film Festival, In Review (Part 1)
Third World Cinema Club goes first world as the gang discusses films from the recently concluded Toronto International Film Festival. In the first episode of a multipart series, fellow Film Police Reviews member Rolando Basmayor and Screen Kings host Kevin Oliver Tan join us as we talk about the latest
Ang Alingawngaw: Episode 3
Will love survive? Or will death conquer all? Ito ang totoong kwento ni Mario, Betina, at ang kanilang pag-ibig. Ito ang Alingawngaw. Previous Episode: Wag Kang LilingonClick here! Next Episode: Earpods
Episode 85 – Thank You For That Wonderful Question
Happy Halloween! Today’s episode isn’t a scary episode, but it was recorded in the middle of the night, so there’s that. And for this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we answer listener questions! Hear us talk about Letterboxd, bad movies and separating the art from the artist. have a
Episode 87 – Huwebes Huwebes (with filmmakers)
Maayong adlaw, buntag, ug gabii sa imong tanan! In this episode we put the spotlight on the last installment of Binisaya Film Festival’s Adlaw-Adlaw series as we talk to two of its filmmakers, Kris Villarino and Januar Yap, as well as the film’s producers Danielle Aballe- delos Reyes and Idden
