We’ve had Glaiza de Castro, Prime Cruz and Jen Chuaunsu as guests before, albeit in different episodes. This time we discuss their collaborative project Sleepless, one of our favorite local films of the decade as it premieres in Netflix. Notable moments: when Prime and Jen reveal some never before discussed
Podcast: Third World Cinema Club
A podcast about Philippine Cinema and possibly other things.
Episode 84 – Lav Diaz (with Hazel Orencio)
We really can’t think of any other way to express what we felt when Lav Diaz agreed to do an episode with us. Get ready to listen to some insightful discussion on how cinema breaks horizons and boundaries, in the words of Lav Diaz. Notable moments in this episode: we
Episode 83 – Gawad Urian 2020 Nominees (3 of 3)
Note: This is the final part of a three part episode. Our own version of the Cannes (maybe Critics’ Choice Awards? – John) has released the nominations in time for the awarding ceremony this October! For this we invited film critic and academic Skilty Labastilla and film reviewer/blogger Nicol Latayan
Episode 83 – Gawad Urian 2020 Nominees (2 of 3)
Note: This is the second part of a three part episode. Our own version of the Cannes (maybe Critics’ Choice Awards? – John) has released the nominations in time for the awarding ceremony this October! For this we invited film critic and academic Skilty Labastilla and film reviewer/blogger Nicol Latayan
Episode 83 – Gawad Urian 2020 Nominees (1 of 3)
Note: This is the first part of a three part episode. Our own version of the Cannes (maybe Critics’ Choice Awards? – John) has released the nominations in time for the awarding ceremony this October! For this we invited film critic and academic Skilty Labastilla and film reviewer/blogger Nicol Latayan
Episode 82 – Cinemalaya 2020 Indie Nation and Docus (3 of 3)
Note: This is the final part of a three part episode. An hour isn’t enough to discuss the films in this year’s Cinemalaya, so without further adieu we give you our insights on selected films from the Indie Nation and Documentary section of the festival.
Episode 82 – Cinemalaya 2020 Indie Nation and Docus (2 of 3)
Note: This is the second part of a three part episode. An hour isn’t enough to discuss the films in this year’s Cinemalaya, so without further adieu we give you our insights on selected films from the Indie Nation and Documentary section of the festival.
Episode 82 – Cinemalaya 2020 Indie Nation and Docus (1 of 3)
Note: This is the first part of a three part episode. An hour isn’t enough to discuss the films in this year’s Cinemalaya, so without further adieu we give you our insights on selected films from the Indie Nation and Documentary section of the festival.
Episode 81 – Cinemalaya 2020 Filmmakers in Focus (3 of 3)
Note: This is the final part of a 3 part episode. Despite having enormous time indoors nowadays, it’s a huge accomplishment to have all filmmakers join us for one single episode. But we managed with what we can do with our time, and so we gathered some of the best
Episode 81 – Cinemalaya 2020 Filmmakers in Focus (2 of 3)
Note: This is the second part of a 3 part episode. Despite having enormous time indoors nowadays, it’s a huge accomplishment to have all filmmakers join us for one single episode. But we managed with what we can do with our time, and so we gathered some of the best
Episode 81 – Cinemalaya 2020 Filmmakers in Focus (1 of 3)
Note: This is part 1 of a 3 part episode. Despite having enormous time indoors nowadays, it’s a huge accomplishment to have all filmmakers join us for one single episode. But we managed with what we can do with our time, and so we gathered some of the best and
Episode 80 – Cinemalaya 2020, In Review (4 of 4)
Note: this is the final part of a four part episode. Who’d have thought that what was once a dream/nightmare for all cinephiles— to watch films on the go at the touch of one’s fingertips – – – becomes a reality this year as the whole world shuts its establishments
Episode 80 – Cinemalaya 2020, in Review (3 of 4)
Note: this is Part 3 of a four part episode. Who’d have thought that what was once a dream/nightmare for all cinephiles— to watch films on the go at the touch of one’s fingertips – – – becomes a reality this year as the whole world shuts its establishments like
Episode 80 – Cinemalaya 2020, In Review (2 of 4)
Note: this is Part 2 of a four part episode. Who’d have thought that what was once a dream/nightmare for all cinephiles— to watch films on the go at the touch of one’s fingertips – – – becomes a reality this year as the whole world shuts its establishments like
Episode 80 – Cinemalaya 2020, In Review (1 of 4)
Note: This is Part 1 of a four-part episode. Who’d have thought that what was once a dream/nightmare for all cinephiles— to watch films on the go at the touch of one’s fingertips – – – becomes a reality this year as the whole world shuts its establishments like theaters
Episode 79 – Remembering ABS-CBN Film Restoration
We’re back! Did you miss us? Over the next few days we’ll be releasing a ton of episodes that we’ve been recording in cooperation with the Cutprint Podcast Network. Enjoy! It’s been months since one of the biggest media conglomerates in the country was inexplicably shutdown by the government. In
Episode 78 – Aswang
In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk about the 2019 documentary, Aswang. guests: JT Trinidad (Sine Liwanag) notes: The sound quality for this episode is unfortunately not the best. We’ve done our best to try to clean it up.
Episode 77 – Respeto [with Treb Monteras II]
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
Episode 76 – We Are One – A Global Film Festival
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
Episode 75 – A Thousand Cuts
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
Episode 74 – Gameboys [with director and cast]
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
Episode 73 – Mikael Pestaño
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.
Episode 72 – 3WCC x ‘The Worst’
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)
Episode 71 – The Animation Episode (with Carl Joseph Papa and Pat Apura)
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
Episode 70 – Sunday Beauty Queen (with Director and crew)
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
