Third World Cinema Club

Third World Cinema Club (and friends) with Ricky Lee

Ricky Lee is one of the Philippines’ most acclaimed screenwriters, responsible for writing many of the country’s most iconic films. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, Sir Ricky talks about his humble beginnings writing as a young man, his days as an activist, his approach to writing stories and his thoughts on writing today. In addition, there’s a fun little segment at the end where everyone pitches a story. Guest starring: traffic galore.

Notes:

Friend of the pod, James Vergara, joins us for this podcast.

I still have a copy of that book I mentioned, if anyone wants – John

Carlo Aquino and Nadine Lustre in Ulan

Irene Villamor’s latest film, Ulan, is profoundly different compared to her previous work. A mix of romance and magical realism, the film’s quite unlike anything we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks about Ulan, among other things. Did we like it? Bakit kami biglang lumihis sa Elise ulit!?

Notes:

Spoilers are present in this episode (Spoiler talk begins around 18:08).

We recorded this episode at Think Spot along Maginhawa.

Manohla Dargis’ article on women in movies

 

Jet Leyco’s latest film, Second Coming, drew from supernatural horror and horror more grounded in domestic hopes and fears. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk to Jet about his body of work, alternative cinema, and… love advice? Kanye also makes a cameo in this episode. (the dog, not the rapper.)

 

Notes:

Spoilers for Second Coming are present in this episode.

Miko Livelo’s been making headway in Philippine Cinema recently, releasing two comedy films in the span of half a year. In the latest Third World Cinema Club episode (that we totally, 100% telling the truth, recorded in Boracay), Miko talks about his filmmaking process, his other films I Love You to Death and Blue Bustamante, and his Dante Gulapa casting choices.

notes:

Some minor spoilers are in this episode.

Super Eyepatch Wolf’s video essay about Perfect Blue: link

John’s uh…. “review” of Exit Point: link

Antoinette Jadaone’s latest film, Alone/Together, has taken the country by storm. In the span of two days, the Black Sheep production has earned 61 million pesos. For this special Valentine’s edition of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks about the film. Is the hype justified? Let’s find out together. Also in this episode: a short rundown of our favorite romance films.

 

notes:

We tried to avoid major spoilers for Alone Together in this episode, but we recommend watching the film first just to be safe.

Elise took a lot of people by surprise when it quietly made its way into cinemas earlier this month, with some calling it an early contender for one of the best films of 2019. For this episode of Third World Cinema Club, the gang talks to director Joel Ferrer about his film, the real life Elise, and how Boruto is like, totally not canon guys. I mean, Naruto’s already Hokage, what more do you want?

notes:

Spoilers (?) for the Ted Bundy Tapes documentary are present in this episode.

No big spoilers for Elise.

Third World Cinema Club features JP Habac, director of Sakaling Maging Tayo and I’m Drunk, I Love You. We talk about his filmmaking process, creating art from what you know, and “sexy Himala.”

notes:

Mild spoilers for Sakaling Maging Tayo and slightly major spoilers for I’m Drunk, I Love You are present in this episode.

Cinemalaya 2018’s Kuya Wes will be getting its commercial release in cinemas on March 13, 2019. For this episode, the gang talks with director James Robin Mayo about Kuya Wes, his experience working with lead actor Ogie Alcasid, and his other major work, 2017’s The Chanters.

Notes:

Spoilers for Kuya Wes are present in this podcast.

Link to an analysis for 500 Days of Summer: here

We recorded this podcast at Think Spot along Maginhawa Street. More details here.

For our first episode of 2019, the gang talks about Born Beautiful, the follow-up to 2016’s Die Beautiful. We look forward to sharing the best (and worst?) of Philippine Cinema with all of you.

Notes:

This episode contains spoilers for Born Beautiful and descriptions of sexual situations. Listener discretion is advised.

For Third World Cinema Club’s last episode of 2018, the gang looks back at the year that was. Join John, Tristan, DJ, Jim and Princess as they celebrate their favorite films, performances and movie moments of the year.

Here’s a table with the tabulation of votes for this year’s favorite film.

Most importantly, to one and all, Happy New Year!