A podcast about Philippine Cinema and possibly other things. Learn more about the series at filmpolicereviews.com/third-world-cinema-club.
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Recorded at Disciple Brew, we encouraged Direk Irene Villamor to do an episode with us for the nth time (ang makahula kung ilang episode na namin ito with direk, may libreng giveaway from us!) to talk about her latest film --- this time it's a non-romcom! --- Midnight Girls, starring an all-star ensemble played by Jodi Sta. Maria, Maria, Sanya Lopez, Loisa Andalio, and Jane Oineza. Written and…
And we're back! This year, we were sat for our ultimate 3WCC suki - Irene Villamor's latest film, The Loved One, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales. Former couples Ellie and Eric revisit their moments together after a decade of falling in and out of love. Listen as Cess, the ultimate 'lover' and Jim, ang nag-aasam ng may minamahal, talk about the film and discuss how naturalistic its…
It's been a long time since we recorded a full review episode! Jim is back and as an "expert" on direk Jay Altajeros' films, he and John talk about the recently concluded ALT-R Heroes 2025, a film and advocacy festival as part of the Pride Month celebrations last June. This review includes a discussion on the films "Sa Panahong Walang Ka-tiyakan" and "Guardia de Honor". To support, please visit…
In the next episode of Third World Cinema Club, Princess and Doc John talk to Irene Villamor about her latest film, "Only We Know" starring Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio. This is her fifth episode with the gang and find out some behind the scenes info, and what film of hers should get the "Villamor Cut". Special thanks to Big Baby Studios for our first-ever studio recording. Yes po,…
in this episode, we talk about the 2024 edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival. We are joined by twitter user Daniela Kuizon (@denielemein) as we discuss selected films from the festival. NOTES: SPOILERS are present in this episode. this is the first part of a three part series.
It's time for QCinema 2024, and this time the festival is opening with an omnibus film: Director's Factory Philippines, a collection of four films that are codirected by a Filipino and Asian director. The four films making up this omnibus are: Cold Cut - dir. Don Eblahan (Philippines) and Tan Siyou (Singapore) Silig - dir. Arvin Belarmino (Philippines) and Lomorpich Rithy (aka YoKi, Cambodia)…
And... we're back! And this time we're launching episodes straight from The Vault! TWCC goes to QCinema 2023 (Part3): Screen International, Special Screenings, Rainbow QC, Before Midnight, Restored Classics In this episode recorded just a few weeks before Christmas, John, Cess, Jim and Raffy are joined by FPR peeps' Roy and Ela in this bonus episode for our coverage of 2023's QCinema International…
A tale of a group of Aetas striving to earn a title for their lands, Richard Jeroui Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay's Tumandok was Cinemalaya 2024's big winner. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk to the directors and crew of Tumandok about their experiences making the film. Guests: Richard Jeroui Salvadico, Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay (directors) Arden Rod Condez (screenwriter,…
Poor Things has 11 nominations for tonight's 96th Academy Awards! Ica, Karen and Cess are back for this year's Women's Month edition. And girl, they've got a lot to say about Emma Stone's jaw-dropping *wink wink* controversial performance and what could be an Oscar's sweep for her second tandem with Yorgos Lanthimos. Caution Warning: Spoilers are present in this episode. As of writing, Poor Things…
It's MEAN GIRLS day! Yes, on Wednesdays we wear pink and we launch a new episode about the *iconique* adaptation of the musical version of the OG film that premiered 20 years ago! Join Cess, Karen, and Ica as they talk about what's new, who to look out for, and what stands out in this latest adaptation. TBH we send love and kudos to Tina Fey herself for releasing a fresh new take on her classic…
