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
Podcast: Third World Cinema Club
A podcast about Philippine Cinema and possibly other things.
Episode 127 – Historya ni Ha, Part 2 (with Director and Cast)
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)
Third World Cinema Club – Trailer
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
Episode 126 – Historya ni Ha, Part 1 (with Director and Cast)
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
Episode 125 – Weekly Reviews, Nov 2021 Edition
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
Episode 124: QCinema Pre-festival Impressions
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,
Episode 123 – Dune, Reviewed
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
Episode 122 – Gawad Urian Post-Awards Discussion
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.
Episode 121 – Trese, Reviewed
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
Episode 120 – Arisaka (with Mikhail Red and Mon Confiado)
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
Episode 119.5 – Gawad Urian 2021 Discussion (Part 2)
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.
Episode 119 – Gawad Urian 2021 Discussion (Part 1)
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.
Episode 118 – What did you watch recently? Oct ’21 Edition
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)
Episode 117 – On the Job and the Missing 8
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,
Episode 116 – TIFF 2021, In Review (Part 2)
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
Episode 115 – TIFF 2021, In Review (Part 1)
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
Episode 114 – Ikaw At Ako at Ang Ending Review + Extra
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.
Episode 113 – Seashorts 2021, In Review
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 AninsriPulangBinhI Took a Nap and I Miss YouA Song of
Episode 112 – Ikaw at Ako at ang Ending (with director and cast)
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
Episode 111 – A Girl + A Guy, Reviewed
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
Episode 110 – General Admission, Now Streaming, Dito at Doon discussion
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
First World Cinema Club Episode 1.284139775 – Makbetamaximus
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
Episode 109 – General Admission (with cast and crew)
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
Episode 108 – Berlinale 2021, in review (with Keith Deligero)
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
Episode 107 – TIFF 2020 in review (from the vaults, part 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
