Episode 68 – 3WCC x 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

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Episode 67.3 – Remembering Peque Gallaga, Part 3

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

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Episode 67.2 – Remembering Peque Gallaga, Part 2

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

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Episode 67.1 – Remembering Peque Gallaga, Part 1

  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

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Episode 65 – 2076Kolektib and the ABS-CBN Shutdown

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.

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Episode 64 – Gabi ng Himala and Love Team

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. notes: Spoilers

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Episode 63 – Noel Vera

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.

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Episode 62 – Binisaya Filmmakers

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

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Episode 61 – Jerrold Tarog

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: click  

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Episode 60 – Endslate x Third World Cinema Club

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

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Episode 59 – Block Z

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

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Episode 57 – 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

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Episode 56 – Erik Matti

In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk with director Erik Matti about his films, his experiences co-running Reality Entertainment, and other things. Get ready for one of our longest episodes yet! notes: This is the second episode of our work from home series.

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Episode 55 – Work From Home Special

Third World Cinema Club had a slew of projects on the pipeline… then the Fire Nation Coronavirus attacked. Needless to say it made the whole process of meeting in random coffee shops pretty much impossible. But fear not, the magic of the internet has brought us together. In this special

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Episode 51 – MMFF 2019, in review

After lots of tinkering, we release a lost episode from last year! Louie Baharom of Cinephilia.ph joins us as we share our thoughts on MMFF 2019. Which films stood out, if any? Which ones were absolute stinkers? Let’s find out! notes: If you notice the episode number, this episode was

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Episode 54 – The 2020 Oscars, In Review

The gang talks about 7 of the 9 best picture nominees in the latest Academy Awards. Which films stood out among the rest? Which ones deserved more awards? Find out in this episode! notes: We discuss the remaining two best picture nominees, Marriage Story and The Irishman, in a separate

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Episode 52 – 2019 Yearender Special

2020 na, anuna!? Third World Cinema Club looks back at the year that was. Join John, Princess, Jim and DJ (with Tristan in spirit) as they list down their favorite films of the year. It’s a list that’s full of surprises and shocking results!   notes: We recorded this at

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Episode 49 – Marriage Story and the Irishman

It’s Netflix and Chill time here at Third World Cinema Club! Join the gang as they talk about two of the biggest Netflix releases of 2019, Marriage Story and The Irishman.   Notes: This episode contains spoilers for both films. We recorded this episode over at Edsa Shangri-la Mall.

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