Third World Cinema Club

Election season is over, and it’s time for another random episode of Third World Cinema Club! In this episode, John, DJ, Jim and Princess talk about two films that recently came out this month. Is Tayo Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon worth the hype? How does Last Fool Show shape up compared to Eduardo Roy’s other films? Let’s find out!

 

Notes:

Spoilers are present for all the films discussed in this episode.

The club recorded this episode at Satchmi over at Megamall’s Fashion Hall.

 

Links:

DJ’s review of Tayo

Princess’ review of Tayo

John’s review of Tayo

3WCC with the cast and director: Dwein Baltazar, Iana Bernardez, Nicco Manalo and Dylan Ray Talon. Not in picture: Anthony Falcon

Dwein Baltazar’s Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus recently won FAMAS Best Picture, and it’s not hard to see why. Her love letter to Manila is haunting and beautiful in more ways than one. In celebration of the film’s first anniversary since hitting Cinefilipino 2018, the gang talks to Dwein and the cast of the film about the reception to the film, their own behind the scenes stories, and other things.

 

Notes:

Obviously, this episode contains spoilers for the movie.

This episode was recorded at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Tomas Morato.

 

The Cast of Tayo. From the official TBA website.

This week, the follow-up to Nestor Abrogena’s surprise hit Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa will premiere in theaters. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks to the cast and crew of the film – actors Alex Medina and Nicco Manalo, as well as Director Nestor Abrogena and Make-up artist Jopie Sanchez – about the much-awaited sequel. Conversations include the filmmaking process behind the first film, filming at the MRT and who you should vote this May.

 

Notes:

This episode was recorded at Think Spot at Maginhawa, with food and drinks by Snack Shack, also along Maginhawa.

No spoilers for Tayo, though spoilers for the first film are present.

Avengers: Endgame is the 22nd film of the MCU and the last film of the Infinity Saga. Bolstered by fan anticipation and glowing reviews, it has taken the world by storm. In this special episode of Third World Cinema Club, friend of the podcast James Espinoza joins us to talk about the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon.

Notes:

As the episode talks about the movie in depth, this episode contains MAJOR SPOILERS.

 

Behind the Screen Series: The Pacemaker and the Witness

In this special sub-series of Third World Cinema Club, we take a look at the people involved in film production, whose work audiences see and feel on screen, but might not know about. For this episode, we talk to a filmmaking duo whose work speaks for itself.

Editors are perhaps one of the most overlooked jobs in filmmaking, even though the fruits of their labor exist in plain sight. Editors and directors give movies their flow and rhythm, supplying the work with its beating heart.

Chuck Gutierrez is a multi-award winning film editor, director and producer. His works have garnered recognition locally and in major film festivals around the world.

On the other hand, documentary filmmakers are part of a critically important subset of filmmakers. They are witnesses in both senses of the word – as observers and as storytellers.

Baby Ruth Villarama is a producer and director, best known for directing documentary films. Her 2016 film Sunday Beauty Queen won best picture in that year’s edition of the MMFF – the first such documentary to win the award. Other films include Little Azkals (2014) and Jazz in Love (2013).

In this special episode of Third World Cinema Club’s Behind the Screen Series, Princess talk to two of the industry’s best about their filmmaking and creative process and how they shape lives and worlds through stories.

Notes:

We recorded this episode over at Coffee Project in Mandaluyong.

We pre-recorded this episode on April 19,  2019 (Good Friday) hence the reference.

No major spoilers in this episode.

 

Third World Cinema Club looks back at the films of Sinag Maynila 2019! Join John, DJ, Princess and Jim as they talk about social realist cinema, porn in Japan and more.

This is also a very special episode, since it marks our first partnership with Contagious Inc, who recorded a video version of this podcast! Look out for this first episode (and behold our faces) very soon.

 

Notes:

Spoiler Warning for all five Sinag Maynila Films.

This podcast contains explicit language and descriptions of sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised.

malayo ang tingin..

In the space of less than three years, Irene Villamor has directed some of the most interesting films in the country. Her films Sid & Aya and Meet Me in St. Gallen challenged traditional romance stories, and her latest film, Ulan, defies categorization. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk with Direk Ayrin about her journey to film directing, her experiences making her films, and the eternal question: nagplaplantsa ba talaga ng damit ang Aswang?

notes:

Spoilers are present for St. Gallen, Sid & Aya, and Ulan.

Some mild swearing in this episode.

This episode was recorded in Moonleaf along Maginhawa.

 

Official Poster

The Palme D’Or Award Winning Hawiin Natin Ang Ulap Ng Pag-ibig has made it to Philippine Cinemas with a 38 week (and counting) run in SM Socsargen alone. In this inaugural episode of First World Cinema Club, the premiere source of film snobbery, we talk to directors Joel Ferrer and Miko Livelo about the movie. Will Luffy and Naruto gather the Dragonballs in time?

Warning:

This episode contains copious amounts of bad jokes and cringe. Sometimes, maybe even a good joke or two, but DON’T COUNT ON IT.

Special thanks to everyone who participated.

Earphone warning at the 36:00 mark onwards.

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Also in this episode:

DJ Ramones takes us to the land of chill. Population: you.

Princess Kinoc is her happy, cheerful self as she reviews Hintayan ng Langit.

Jim Paranal gives us trivia. We technically didn’t ask for it, but we are better people for listening to it.

 

Happy April the First! I’m guessing you already know what’s going on by now.

Behind the Screen Series: The Lightbenders, Part 2

The Veteran and the Newcomer

In this special sub-series of Third World Cinema Club, we take a look at the people involved in film production, whose work audiences see and feel on screen, but might not know about. For this episode, we talk to two cinematographers: an industry veteran and a relative newcomer to the industry.

Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon (2018)

Neil Daza is one of the country’s most accomplished cinematographers. With a body of work that spans both TV work and movies, he’s lensed some of the most beautiful films in contemporary cinema. He’s worked with directors such as Chito Roño, the late Francis Pasion, and Dwein Baltazar.  For his work, he has received awards from FAMAS, Gawad Urian, and FAP, among others.

Kuya Wes (2018)

Theo Lozada’s first full length  feature film as director of cinematography was Cathy Garcia-Molina’s 2017 film Seven Sundays. Since then, he’s worked on films such as James Mayo’s Kuya Wes (2018) and Rod Singh’s Mamu; and A Mother, Too (2018).

 

Neil and Theo talk to us about their influences and the creative process involved in the making of films like Kuya Wes, Ulan and Alone/Together. They also tell us about the importance of nurturing new and aspiring cinematographers, and their experiences working with some of the country’s most acclaimed directors.

Notes:

Some mild spoilers for Ulan.

About Behind the Screen:

This is the second part of a multi-part series about people involved in film production. Subsequent episodes aim to include cinematographers, colorists, production designers, composers, etc into the ever-widening discourse on film.

 

Behind the Screen Series: The Lightbenders, Part 1

In this special sub-series of Third World Cinema Club, we take a look at the people involved in film production, whose work audiences see and feel on screen, but might not know about. For this episode (and in celebration of International Women’s Month), we talk to two cinematographers: the people responsible for capturing the images we see on screen.

Sleepless (2015)

Tey Clamor is responsible for some of the most beautiful films in contemporary Philippine cinema. She has collaborated with directors like Prime Cruz, creating the lush cityscapes seen in films like Sleepless (2015) and Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B (2016). She has also done work in TV in series like Angelito: Ang Batang Ama. For her work, she has received several nominations from award-giving bodies such as FAMAS, the FAP awards, and the Star Awards for Movies. She garnered Best Cinematography for Ned’s Project (2016) at the Cinefilipino Film Festival.

Mga Anak ng Kamote (2018)

Cesca Lee made her debut as cinematographer in Elwood Perez’s Otso (2013), but she already has an impressive body of work. She has collaborated frequently with director Joselito Altarejos, creating the surgically precise frames of films like T.P.O. (which garnered her a nomination for Best Cinematography) and Tale of the Lost Boys. She is also cinematographer in Carlo Enciso Catu’s mindbending Mga Anak ng Kamote (2018), creating that film’s peculiar visual style, and the visual dread in films like Kenneth Dagatan’s Ma (2018) and Derrick Cabrido’s Purgatoryo (2016).

 

Tey and Cesca talk to us about the collaborative process involved in creating images that move us, their most well-known work, the challenges facing women in the industry, and helping break the glass ceiling with their own hands.

notes:

This episode was recorded in Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Tomas Morato, QC.

*On the Basis of Sex.

Acronyms/Film production terms guide:

AC: Assistant Cameraperson

DIT: Digital Imaging Technician – responsible for image quality control, troubleshooting, on-set color correction, and managing the workflow of a production

LD: Lighting Director

DP/DoP: Director (of) Photography

Gaffer: the chief electrician in a motion-picture or television production unit.

Key Grip: the person in a film crew who is in charge of the camera equipment.

OTS: Over-the-Shoulder shot. Refers to a shot of someone or something taken from the perspective or camera angle from the shoulder of another person.

50mm, 85mm, 35mm: types of lenses. The numbers represent focal lengths.

F55 – a Sony PMW-F55 video camera.

About Behind the Screen:

This is the first part of a multi-part series about people involved in film production. Subsequent episodes aim to include cinematographers, colorists, production designers, composers, etc into the ever-widening discourse on film.