Our coverage of QCinema 2021's competition section continues! Join us as we talk about the remaining 3 short films in the competition section. Films Discussed: i get so sad sometimes Skylab Henry Notes: Spoilers are present in this video for all the films concerned. This is the second part of a 3 part episode on QCinema 2021, and the fourth of five episodes about QCinema films.

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 (Ampangabagat Nin Talakba Ha Likol) City of Flowers Mighty Robo V Notes: Spoilers are present in this video for all the films concerned. This is the first part of a...

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) Earl Ignacio (Ernesto) Teroy Guzman (Among Kuyang) Dolly de Leon (Dahlia)

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 festivals na di mo naman pinupuntahan. So what are you waiting for? Pakinggan mo na ang Third World Cinema Club - the podcast. We're available on Spotify, Stitcher, iTunes and wherever you...

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 1 of a 2 part episode, and the first in a five-episode feature about QCinema. This episode contains spoilers from Historya ni Ha. Guests: Lav Diaz (Director) Hazel Orencio (Matilde) Earl Ignacio...

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 the shows discussed.

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, 2021. Stay tuned as we post more updates regarding the festival, reviews and coverage and all that shiz! For more info visit: https://qcinema.ph/ About the Films: The winning...

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 well. Proceed with caution. This is part 1 of a special collaboration with Unreel.ph and the Pervision podcast. To find part 2 of this collaboration (a talk about the return of PH Cinemas) -...

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.

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 future. Notes: This episode contains spoilers for both the comic and the show. Also, we mentioned our friend of the pod somewhere here, Mihk Vergara, who co-wrote the episodes for the...

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 of a live episode. The video version is viewable over at the 3WCC Facebook page. Highlights: Mikhail Red is one of the country's prolific filmmakers to have achieved an early success with his debut film...

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.

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.

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) Squid Game (Netflix) Notes: Spoilers may be present in the films and shows discussed. We're trying to experiment with some things so that...

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, a compilation of his 2013 film and this year's On the Job 2: The Missing 8. Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode.

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 (dir. Celine Sciamma) The Humans (dir. Stephen Karam) Compartment no. 6 (dir. Juho Kuosmanen) Encounter (dir. Michael Pearce) Titane (dir. Julia Ducornau)

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 final part of a two part series. Films Discussed: The Worst Person In The World (Joachim Trier) Drive My Car (Ryusuke Hamaguchi) Yuni (Kamila Andini) Whether the...

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.

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 Aninsri Pulang Binh I Took a Nap and I Miss You A Song of Trishaw How to Die Young In Manila Notes: Some spoilers are present in this episode. For more information, go to: seashorts.org

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 Villamor (Director) Jerald Napoles (Martin) Kim Molina (Mylene) Notes: This episode contains some spoilers. This episode also contains descriptions of sexual situations. Listener discretion...

Erik Matti’s latest film has dropped, and we have some thoughts. Notes: Spoilers are present in this episode. Stay tuned for more episodes of 3WCC soon!

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 Streaming, and we get into a short segue talking about JP Habac’s Dito at Doon! Timestamps: 00:33 – 22:10 General Admission22:12 – 38:14 Now Streaming38:16 – 46:48 Dito at Doon Notes: Spoilers are present for all...

THE THIRD IS A LIE 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 कि कैसे जल्दी लोमड़ी को धीमी खरगोश मिला, लेकिन यह सब पूंजीवाद के बच्चे के...

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 Curtis-Smith (Lead Actress – Katja)Jeffrey Hidalgo (Director) Notes: This is the audio version of a special live episode. The video is available over at our Facebook...

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 Arkipelago. The video is available here: https://fb.watch/51nYdnESsg/ Spoilers for the films discussed are present in this episode.