Third World Cinema Club

Is A Very Good Girl a very good film indeed?

Jim is back! He joins John to review one of Philippine Cinema's highest grossing films of 2023 and Star Cinema's 30th anniversary offfering.

Cess takes the moderator's seat once again as she finishes some write-ups daw ha ha ha. Be prepared for some spoilers in this episode. Also, the gang tries their very best not to make this an hour's length episode so keep us in the background as always and promise di kayo mag-sasawa sa episode na ito. Ha ha ha. Nagandahan ba kami sa performance ni Kathryn? Sino ang outstanding sa pelikulang ito? Is this a great revenge film?

'A Very Good Girl' is directed by Petersen Vargas starring Dolly de Leon, Kathryn Bernardo, Kaori Oinuma, Chie Filomeno, and Donna Cariaga. Promise, there are some noteworthy comments towards the two lead's performances but... there is a but. Pakinggan niyo nalang yung episode.

As a companion piece, read John Tawasil's review of the film here.

It's still in cinemas we hope, and is currently on its Hollywood premieres so... feel free to listen to this episode wherever you listen your podcasts to. Watch the trailer here.

Cinemalaya 2023, you've been great! Handa na ba kayo para sa bonus track ng Friday group?

It's here! The deluxe edition of part 2 of our Cinemalaya 2023 episode featuring 80s-90s babies ng Society of Filipino Film Reviews! Totoo ba na Vivamax is the standard na for filmmaking? Paano nga ba kami napapadpad sa Vivamax discussion kada may episode recording?

Massponsoran na ba kami ng Mandaue Foam or Uratex sa aming next episode? Or sa next year's Cinemalaya, masakit pa rin ba sa pwet?

Mas masarap nga ba ang food ng this year's Cinemalaya host? Lahat ng ebas at kung anu-ano pang naganap sa late-night bonus track with the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers at si Cess na muntik na ma-cancel dear Lord.

This episode had a longer discussion on the films and was recorded live on Facebook! Watch it here:

Thank you for listening to this episode. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments on the Q&A for this episode, or tag us on X, IG, Facebook, and Tiktok.

The second part of our Cinemalaya 2023 episode is here! This time we're putting the focus on the other five films that we and our colleagues from the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers have reviewed!

Babala: ang views and opinions ng bawat isa sa episode na ito ay STRICTLY their own. Hindi po ito nagrerepresenta kung anuman ang Third World Cinema Club. Oke?

The five films tackled here are:

Rookie

Tether

As If It's True

Huling Palabas

Bulawan Nga Usa (Golden Deer)

You can also watch the live version of this through our Facebook page here: https://fb.watch/mKxHaMHBb3/

We'd like to thank our colleagues from the SFFR for joining us in this episode: Ronald Cruz, Nico Quejano, Jun Mendoza, ang suki ng TWCC na si Manuel Pangaruy, Jay-r Trinidad, at ang founder ng SFFR/Pinoy Rebyu na si Skilty Labastilla.

Listen to this episode now and let us know what your thoughts are by tagging us on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, FB and many more! (Wala pa po kaming threads sorry).

Magkikita kita ulit kami soon and magrerecord ng live! Dahil Third World kami, nagtitipid pa ng pang meet-up. We thank you for your utmost support.

Parental Advisory: This episode might contain expletives, particularly on some back pains that cannot be avoided during this year's Cinemalaya 2023 at its new venue, the PICC.

But goddamn what a beautiful venue!

Anyway in this bonus track, the Wednesday group bare it all... from foot fetishes to pseudo-film reviewers and their rating systems. We bare it all... somewhat, in this track. Listen first to our part 1 review before listening to this bonus track.

We also tried our best to discuss about Founder's Donuts, as well as the guests' favorite Cinemalaya 2023 film that was not featured in this list.

Stay tuned as we talk about Part 2 featuring the Friday group with the members of the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers.

Well hello, we're back for real! That was two months worth of just wondering what we could come up next and it does seem fitting for us to release an episode on The One and only Cinemalaya, ain't it so?

In this episode, we are joined by our colleagues from the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers! These select members aka "The Wednesday Group" are Roy Narra, Ralph Regis, Christine Lim Magpile, Den Lebantino, Paul Emmanuel, and Vinson Gabato.

All reviews and opinions of each members and guests are solely theirs and do not represent Third World Cinema Club in any way. OK?

This episode was recorded live! Watch it here:

Cess moderates this episode because, as usual, hindi nanaman siya nakapanood. Char!

The films reviewed are:

Maria

Ang Duyan ng Magiting

Gitling

When This is All Over

Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)

Stay tuned for the bonus episode where we talk about what needs to be talked about this year's film festival!

We're back! kinda. The gang talk about a movie from a franchise that holds a special significance: Creed III, the directorial debut of Michael B. Jordan and the next (last?) installment of the Creed spinoff franchise/trilogy.

This episode is quite special as we got together during the premiere! With the exception of Tristan and Raffy who are both handling their careers at this point. Don't worry may career pa naman sina Cess, Jim, John, and a very rare DJ Ramones who specifically requested this comeback in the cinemas!

We previously recorded an episode of Creed II here

Notes:

Spoilers are present in this episode.

In case you live in a rock and have no idea that Michael B. Jordan did direct Creed III, read it here.

Watch the trailer here

Ten Little Mistresses' costume designer and head-dress designer Jaylo Conanan and Jaydee Jasa joins us in this episode! Discover the art of costume design in film and TV with our Behind the Screen Series featuring the true "star" of this film.

WARNING: Spoilers are present in this episode.

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie as we delve into the creative process behind crafting the stunning costumes that brought the characters to life. How did they conceptualize each "mistress" and thank goodness they finally showcased Eugene Domingo's true blue eyes.

From the initial concept to the final product, Jaylo Conanan and Jaydee Jasa share their insights on the challenges and inspirations that guided their work. Don't miss this captivating conversation with two talented designers on the art of costume design in film.

Bonus:

The two talk about how they are able to "maximize" the budget with their work

They also teach in De La Salle - Benilde so do check it out!

They're current work in Peta's "Walang Aray" can still be watched at the time of this recording onstage here.

Special thanks to Jerald Uy and the rest of Prime Video PH for making this happen. Listen to this episode now in full and don't forget to watch the film! Download it here

It's time for some QCinema Reviews! John, Jim and Princess talk about two films that will be screening in the upcoming QCinema film festival.

Notes:

This episode contains spoilers.

QCinema will be screening at various cinemas on Nov 18-26, 2022.

Films Discussed:

Corsage (Marie Kreutzer, 2022)

Return to Seoul (Davy Chou, 2022)

For more info, visit https://qcinema.ph/

The 2022 edition of Binisaya has just ended! John and Jim talk about 5 films from the festival in this short but sweet episode.

Films Discussed:

The Headhunter's Daughter

The Day it Snowed in the Philippines

A Man Trembles

Sorry, I Didn't Mean to Pry

The Misfit

The gang comes back to talk about what they've watched recently.

Notes:

Spoilers are present in this episode.