Third World Cinema Club

Dodo Dayao's sophomore full length film released during last year's QCinema, followed by a streaming release via Upstream last month. In this episode of Third World Cinema Club, we talk about the film, what we've watched recently and our favorite romantic films.

Guests:

Dodo Dayao (Director)

Quark Henares (producer)

Anthony Falcon

Glaiza de Castro

Notes:

This episode was recorded during Valentine's Day, but production was pushed back because COVID-19 got a whole lot worse just a short while after this was recorded. Apologies for the delay.

This episode contains spoilers.

Extra Links and Music!

To listen to the playlist that inspired Midnight in a Perfect World, here it is:

To listen to Glaiza's new song Bank Holiday, here it is:

Last month was the first year anniversary of Irene Villamor's On Vodka, Beers and Regrets, one of the last local theatrical releases before the lockdown started, To celebrate the first anniversary of the film (and to celebrate Valentine's month), Third World Cinema Club reunites the film's director and lead actress to talk about... love stuff. I guess we're a love podcast now, huh? Sit back and relax as we talk about LDRs, the worst things we did for love and more. Stick all the way to the end for a special announcement from Bela and Irene. Get ready for a different episode of Third World Cinema Club.

Notes:

No major spoilers in this episode.

This episode was to be released as part of a February celebration, but was delayed due to the worsening state of the lockdown. Additional recorded episodes will be released shortly after this.

Hindsight is 2020. (Pardon the pun.)

Join John, Princess, DJ and Jim as they talk about some of the films that wowed them in 2020.

Notes:

Mild spoilers are present for the films discussed.

Our discussion of the 2020 MMFF continues! Film reviewers and bloggers Manuel Pangaruy and Nicol Latayan join us to discuss some of the best (and worst) the festival has to offer.

Films Discussed:

Suarez the Healing Priest

Mang Kepweng Ang Lihim Ng Bandanang Itim

Pakboys

The Boy Foretold by the Stars

Fan Girl

Notes:

Spoilers are present for all of the films discussed.

This is the second and final part of a two part episode.

Get ready for a batch of fresh episodes on the way! Today bloggers and film reviewers Nicol Latayan and Manuel Pangaruy join us as we talk about the first online edition of the 2020 MMFF.

Films Discussed:

Magikland

Coming Home

The Missing

Tagpuan

Isa Pang Bahaghari

Notes:

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

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

2020 was a year full of surprises, thanks to the CoViD pandemic. The, entertainment industry was one of the most affected by this situation. But something grew out of this dark time: locally produced Boys' Love (BL) shows. Locally produced shows became worldwide hits as the whole world in isolation watched together with us. Several shows became instant hits and a major breakthrough for up and coming actors. In this episode, join Raffy, Jim and Kayo Jolongbayan as they discuss the 1st wave of Filipino BL series. They talk about the Best BL moments, Best BL Lead and Supporting Performances in BL series and their top 5 Filipino BL series.

Shows Discussed:

Gameboys

Boys' Lockdown

Gaya sa Pelikula

Quaranthings

My Extraordinary Romance

Oh Mando

…and More!

Notes:

Spoilers for the above shows may be present during the discussion proper.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Our look back at the local BL series of 2020 continues! Raffy, Jim, and Kayo talk about additional performances, top scenes and their favorite BL series of 2020.

Shows Discussed:

Gameboys

Boys' Lockdown

Gaya sa Pelikula

Quaranthings

My Extraordinary Romance

Oh Mando

…and More!

Notes:

Spoilers for the above shows may be present during the discussion proper.

This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

The 2020 FAMAS Awards have recently concluded, and there were a lot of interesting choices. In this extra-long episode, FAMAS Jury members Paolo Villaluna and Sari Dalena join us to talk about the voting process, why certain films were chosen, and the deliberation process for some of the most contentious categories.

Notes:

There are spoilers for Babae at Baril in this episode; the movie itself is available over at Cignal Play.

It's time for a trip into regional cinema! Filmmaker and critic Jay Rosas joins us to talk about three films from the recently concluded Mindanao Film Festival.

Films Discussed:

Mael

Oligase (Demon of Fear)

Living Dead

You Are Here

Notes:

Minor spoilers may be present in this episode.

Our coverage of the 2020 PPP continues! Theater and film reviewer Manuel Pangaruy joins us as we talk about more films from the festival, including short thoughts on some cinema classics.

Films Discussed:

Metamorphosis

Blood Hunters Rise of the Hunters

Una Kang Naging Akin (short thoughts)

Brutal (short thoughts)

Notes:

Spoilers for Blood Hunters are present in this episode, but only minor spoilers for the rest.

This is the second of a two part episode.