QUEZON & NO OTHER CHOICE (Feat. Smash of SmashThatScreen) - Movie Review | Cinegeeks Podcast Ep. 118

What's up, Cinegeeks!

We have a massive episode for you today as we are joined by our good friend, the one and only Smash of SmashThatScreen! Together, we're tackling two of the year's most anticipated films.

First, we dive into the wicked world of Park Chan-wook’s 'No Other Choice.' We discuss how this savage dark comedy starring Lee Byung-Hun stacks up against the director's legendary filmograpy, and compare its powerful themes of economic desperation to another modern South Korean masterpiece: Bong Joon-ho’s 'Parasite.'

Then, we come home to discuss the monumental finale to TBA Studios' historical trilogy, 'Quezon.' Directed by Jerrold Tarog, this 'Bayaniverse' epic sees Jericho Rosales take on the towering and complicated legacy of President Manuel L. Quezon. We explore how the film portrays him not as a flawless hero, but as a charismatic, brilliant, and deeply flawed political operator.

It’s a stacked conversation, and you won't want to miss Smash's insights. Tune in!

(00:00) Start

(02:30) SMASH REPORT: KinoFest 2025 & JFF 2025

(16:23) Quezon

(51:15) No Other Choice