Our coverage of Cinema One Originals 2019 continues! Join us as we talk about the rest of the competition entries and our favorites from the festival! Part 2 of a 2 part series. notes: Spoilers are present for all the films discussed. This episode includes discussions of: Utopia, Tia Madre,
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Episode 48.1 – Cinema One Originals 2019, in review (with Oggs Cruz and Engelbert Rafferty)
It’s time for the gang to discuss the films of Cinema One Originals 2019! Rappler resident film critic Oggs Cruz and cinephile Engelbert Rafferty join us as we discuss the eight competition entries of this year’s festival, and more! Part one of a two part series. notes: Spoilers are
Episode 47.2 – QCinema 2019, in review part 2 (with Richard Bolisay and Engelbert Rafferty)
Our coverage of QCinema 2019 continues! Join us, critic Richard Bolisay and cinephile Engelbert Rafferty as we talk about the rest of the Asian Next Wave section and more! Part 2 of a 2 part series. Enjoy! Notes: Spoilers are present for all films discussed! This episode covers the
Episode 47.1 – QCinema 2019, in Review part 1 (with Richard Bolisay and Engelbert Rafferty)
The gang talks about the recently concluded QCinema International Film Festival! Which films did they like? Which films didn’t quite make the cut? Critic Richard Bolisay and cinephile Engelbert Rafferty join us for this episode. Part 1 of a 2 part series. notes: Spoilers are present in this episode
Episode 46 – Isa Pa, With Feelings (with Prime Cruz and Jen Chuaunsu)
The latest film from directing-screenwriting duo Prime Cruz and Jen Chuaunsu is a gem about loneliness and finding someone. For this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we invite Prime and Jen to talk about Isa Pa, With Feelings. What happened to Mara and Gali after the film’s conclusion? How
Episode 45 – Ed Lejano
Behind the Screen Series: the Curator QCinema is around the corner, and for this episode we talk to QCinema Festival Director Ed Lejano about the current state of Philippine Cinema, film distribution, his experiences as festival director and as a filmmaker, things to come for the latest edition of QCinema,
Episode 44 – Thop Nazareno (Edward)
Thop Nazareno’s second feature length film, Edward, is debuting in local cinemas this week! We think this is one of Cinemalaya 2019’s best films. For this episode of Third World Cinema Club, Princess and John talk to Thop Nazareno about Edward and also his first feature film Kiko Boksingero. Is
Episode 43 – Richard Bolisay (Break It to me Gently)
What happens when a film critic commits words onto paper? Film critic (and friend of the pod) Richard Bolisay joins the gang to talk about film criticism in the Philippines, improving film literacy in the country, and his upcoming book, Break It to Me Gently – a collection of essays
Episode 42 – Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019, in review
In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we look back at the latest edition of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino! Is Pagbalik any good? Is LSS like a song that won’t leave your brain? What is it about the Panti Sisters that makes it appeal to so many? Join
Episode 41 – Cinemalaya 2019, in review
It’s finally time for the gang to talk about Cinemalaya 2019! We talk about each of the films from the country’s largest independent film festival. Which movies stood out? Which movies ended up being disappointments? Find out in the first of many filmfest-related episodes for the latter half of the
Special Episode: Cinemalaya Talk with Crisel Consunji and Ruby Ruiz
While we prepare for our no-holds-barred Cinemalaya episode, we have a little teaser to whet your appetites. During the festival, we (and a bunch of other people) talked with Crisel Consunji, star of PH-HK collab Still Human, and Ruby Ruiz, Cinemalaya 2019 Best Actress. Crisel talks about the casting process
Episode 40 – First Anniversary Special
The tables have turned in the first anniversary special of the Third World Cinema Club Podcast! While before we were the ones who asked the questions, it’s now our turn in the hot seat. Elora Españo asks us hard hitting questions of various kinds in order to get to know
Episode 39 – Sam Lee, Zar Donato, Gabby Padilla
Our (belated) special for pride month continues! For this special episode, we interview Billie and Emma director Samantha Lee and its leads Gabby Padilla and Zar Donato. Widely known as the first openly lesbian filmmaker of Philippine Cinema, Samantha Lee has caught the attention of audiences and critics alike. Her
Episode 38 – Jay Altarejos
In celebration of LGBT month, Third World Cinema Club speaks with Joselito “Jay” Altarejos. He has directed films such as Ang Lalaki sa Parola (2007), Ang Lihim ni Antonio (2008), Kasal (2014), Tale of the Lost Boys (2018)0 and Jino To Mari (2019). We discuss Altarejos’ early life in TV
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Special Episode – Rhian Ramos [Body Crashes MV Launch]
“Love can be a good thing and a bad thing, it can sometimes be a drug,” Rhian Ramos says about her new single ‘Body Crashes’. She knows many people will scoff at her newfound passion as an original musician, writing songs about love, but she’s unfazed. “For a long time
Episode 37 – Quezon’s Game, Sunshine Family, Dark Phoenix
It’s another random episode of Third World Cinema Club! In a full-length version of what have we watched recently? DJ, John and Princess talk about three recent films. Included in the discussion are: Matthew Rosen’s Quezon’s Game, Kim Tae-sik’s Sunshine Family and Simon Kinberg’s Dark Phoenix. It’s our breeziest episode yet! (Probably
Episode 36 – Ani: the Harvest
One of the most anticipated films in the upcoming Cinemalaya film festival is Ani: The Harvest. Cinemalaya’s first truly science fiction film looks and sounds like an absolute treat. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks with the cast and crew of Ani: The Harvest about
Episode 35 – Chuck Gutierrez and Baby Ruth Villarama
Behind the Screen Series: The Pacemaker and the Witness In this special sub-series of Third World Cinema Club, we take a look at the people involved in film production, whose work audiences see and feel on screen, but might not know about. For this episode, we talk to a filmmaking
Episode 34 – In Review: Tayo, Last Fool Show
Election season is over, and it’s time for another random episode of Third World Cinema Club! In this episode, John, DJ, Jim and Princess talk about two films that recently came out this month. Is Tayo Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon worth the hype? How does Last Fool Show shape
Episode 33 – Podcast Kita With All My Hypothalamus
Dwein Baltazar’s Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus recently won FAMAS Best Picture, and it’s not hard to see why. Her love letter to Manila is haunting and beautiful in more ways than one. In celebration of the film’s first anniversary since hitting Cinefilipino 2018, the gang talks to Dwein
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Episode 32 – Tayo, Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon [With Cast and Crew]
This week, the follow-up to Nestor Abrogena’s surprise hit Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa will premiere in theaters. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks to the cast and crew of the film – actors Alex Medina and Nicco Manalo, as well as Director Nestor Abrogena and
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Episode 31 – Avengers: Endgame [SPOILERS]
Avengers: Endgame is the 22nd film of the MCU and the last film of the Infinity Saga. Bolstered by fan anticipation and glowing reviews, it has taken the world by storm. In this special episode of Third World Cinema Club, friend of the podcast James Espinoza joins us to talk
Episode 30 – Sinag Maynila 2019 in Review
Third World Cinema Club looks back at the films of Sinag Maynila 2019! Join John, DJ, Princess and Jim as they talk about social realist cinema, porn in Japan and more. This is also a very special episode, since it marks our first partnership with Contagious Inc, who recorded a
Episode 29 – Irene Villamor
In the space of less than three years, Irene Villamor has directed some of the most interesting films in the country. Her films Sid & Aya and Meet Me in St. Gallen challenged traditional romance stories, and her latest film, Ulan, defies categorization. In this episode of Third World Cinema
First World Cinema Club 1: Hawiin Natin Ang Ulap Ng Pag-ibig
The Palme D’Or Award Winning Hawiin Natin Ang Ulap Ng Pag-ibig has made it to Philippine Cinemas with a 38 week (and counting) run in SM Socsargen alone. In this inaugural episode of First World Cinema Club, the premiere source of film snobbery, we talk to directors Joel Ferrer and
