The Primo Kino Podcast

I Think I'm Gonna Be Brave In This House We're back with our storied and beloved segment focusing on new releases, ...And Popcorn! Join Abby and Audrey as they discuss Hamnet (2025) dir. Chloé Zhao along with Wuthering Heights (2026) dir. Emerald Fennell. Where to watch Audrey’s Picks for the next episode: Knives Out (2019) dir. Rian Johnson Detective Benoit Blanc is called to the scene to...

It’s time for the podcast celebrating the broadcast celebrating the best movies of 2025! Get prepared for all things Oscar as we go over all the nominees and pick who we think will (and more importantly, who we think SHOULD) win big. And Oscar, if you’re listening, we’d love an invitation to the big show someday.  Where to watch Audrey’s Picks Knives Out (2019) dir. Rian Johnson Detective Benoit B...

It’s Abby’s Picks again, so you know what that means…it’s Sci-Fi time! We’re talking about the 2006 dystopian sci-fi thriller V for Vendetta paired with the 2009 mockumentary style District 9. Remember, remember…da fifth of November!  District 9 (2009) dir. Neill Blomkamp Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated fro...

Happy Halloween and welcome to our extra-spooky 4th annual Primo Screamo Extravaganza! Join us for an evening of killer quizzes, gory sound-bites and mind bending puzzles. And see if we can find out if there is a killer…among us! Join us next week for  Abby’s Picks District 9 (2009) dir. Neill Blomkamp Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from th...

The Primo Kino Podcast is back! And to celebrate our return, we have a fresh round of Picks starting with our very own Joseph! Just in time for spooky season, we discuss John Carpenter’s seminal body-horror masterpiece The Thing (1982), paired with Todd Hayne’s paranoia-filled Safe (1995). Please excuse any outdated references, as this episode was recorded in summer 2024!  Join us next week for ou...

It’s that time of year again; when Oscar himself descends from the heavens to bestow the best movies of the year with his awards. But since most of the movies suck this year, we pick our own personal choices outside of the nominees as well as predictions in each category. Listen and get prepared for the big day!   Where to watch Joe’s Picks The Thing (1982) dir. John Carpenter In the winter of 198...

Boo! Welcome to the 3rd annual Primo Kino Halloween Extravaganza! We got our costumes on and are ready to collect some hard earned Candy Corns as we answer horror movie trivia and more! Be sure to vote for your favorite costume on our Instagram @theprimokinopodcast Where to watch Joe’s Picks The Thing (1982) dir. John Carpenter In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarcti...

The Primo Kino Podcast is back! To celebrate our 2nd anniversary*, we’re giving you each of our top 10 favorite movies! No qualifications, no honorable mentions, just our straight up favorite 10. Some might say it’s impossible, but we did it! *Please excuse us erroneously referring to it as our 3rd anniversary at the beginning Where to watch Joe’s Picks The Thing (1982) dir. John Carpenter In the...

It’s time for another Primo Kino Roundup! In this episode we reflect on each of our first three rounds of Picks, with personalized diagrams courtesy of Abby! Other topics include what we’ve been watching (or not watching) lately, video games, and more!  Where to watch Joe’s Picks The Thing (1982) dir. John Carpenter In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research s...

We’re back with some fresh baked picks! This time it’s Johnny’s picks with two thrilling detective stories. First up it’s the chilling mystery of Zodiac (2007), in which Jakey G goes to the library so much that he risks losing his family. Then, it’s the paranoid political thriller All the President’s Men (1976), in which two meddling reporters stop Richard Nixon from getting away with it.  Zodiac...

It’s the long awaited return of our storied and beloved segment, …And Popcorn! Today, we’re covering the new solo directorial effort from Ethan Coen, Drive Away Dolls (2024). But wait, there’s more! With our very own mother as a special guest star, we discuss our experience seeing The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) on the big screen!  Join us next time for Johnny’s Picks! Where to watch Johnny’s P...

It’s that time of year again folks, the time where we all celebrate the magic of movies. Movies such as Maestro, Robot Dreams, and Flamin’ Hot. That’s right, it's Oscar Season. For a whopping 2nd year in a row, The Primo Kino Podcast is THE destination for all things Oscar. Join us for our picks, predictions, and most importantly, our complaints over which movies and performances were snubbed....

Aw Jeez! Today the Primo Kino Podcast is looking at Audrey’s Picks, two crime capers which came out the same year but have very different approaches. It’s the Coen Brothers Minnesota-set Fargo (1996), and Wes Anderson’s debut feature Bottle Rocket (1996). We think you should listen to our thoughtful analysis and our constant quoting of the two movies, and this idea we don’t back down from!  Fargo...

[No spoilers until 24:20] We’re bringing the sci-fi on the Primo Kino Podcast today! Abby’s picks deal with heavy topics such as sacrifice, communication, the sun dying, and Jeremy Renner. That’s right, we’re talking about Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 Arrival (chock full of Jeremy Renner), and Danny Boyle’s 2007 Sunshine (notably Renner-less). Enjoy! Arrival (2016) dir. Denis Villeneuve Taking place af...

[No spoilers until 35:25] Fosse-Heads rise up! The Primo Kino Podcast is back and ready to dive into Joe’s long awaited double feature, All That Jazz (1979) dir. Bob Fosse and Climax (2018) dir. Gaspar Noé, two films with lots of dancing and existential dread. Check below for where to watch these movies and enjoy!  Climax (2018) dir. Gaspar Noé Young dancers gather in a remote and empty school bui...

Happy Spooky Season! That means it’s time for the 2nd annual Primo Screamo Halloween Extravaganza! In this edition, we put on our GM caps and partake in a draft of horror icons, and flex our creative muscles with our own horror movie pitches. Check out our Instagram (@theprimokinopodcast) to see our costumes and vote for your favorite! Have a spooky Halloween!  Where to watch Joe’s Picks Climax (2...

Welcome back to the Primo Kino Podcast! In this very special episode, we celebrate 1 year of the podcast by taking it back to the beginning. In our very first episode, we chose 5 movies each that we would take with us to a desert island. Today, we update our lists and see how a whole year of being the most famous movie podcast in the world changed us. Enjoy and thanks to everyone who’s listened ov...

[No Spoilers until 24:45] It’s time for another …And Popcorn! In this episode, Abby and Audrey break down the biggest movie of the summer, Barbie (2023). They also get to the bottom of what kind of Barbie they would be, and examine how tricky it can be to share snacks at the movies. Put on some pink, grab a glass of Cow Milk, and enjoy! Barbie (2023) dir. Greta Gerwig Barbie and Ken are having the...

[No Spoilers until 56:55] Dun-Dun-Dun-Da, Dun-Dun-Dun-Da, DANANAAAAA. DANANAAAAA. DANANAAAAA. DADA. That’s right, it’s Mission Impossible time! In the newest episode of …And Popcorn, Joe and John discuss the newest entry in the series, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), and give their rankings of the franchise as a whole.  Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) dir...

We’re back with a brand new segment where we reflect on our past round of picks and go wherever the conversation takes us, loosey-goosey style. Topics range from bad Nickelodeon reboots, the state of superhero movies, and the next round of picks. Enjoy the Primo Kino Roundup!  Where to watch Joe’s Picks Climax (2018) dir. Gaspar Noé Young dancers gather in a remote and empty school building to reh...

What if a fella sold insurance? What if a lady had a gun? How many times can one person say “baby” over the course of a single motion picture? These questions and more are answered in this Noir focused episode. Join us for a discussion of the Film Noir classic Double Indemnity (1944) and the Neo-Noir debut feature of the Coen Brothers, Blood Simple (1984), selections courtesy of John (who would al...

We’re putting a team together…to talk about good movies! This episode’s selections, courtesy of Audrey, center around how George Clooney can’t stop committing crimes, and the strain that puts on his marital life. We’re talking about Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)!  Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) dir. Wes Anderson The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist again...

The Primo Kino Crew gets to the bottom of what happens when the corn runs out as they discuss Abby’s pick, Interstellar (2014). Topics range from Timothee Chalamet jumpscares to how much of a bummer it would be to lose 20 years on a water planet. That’s relativity, folks!  Interstellar (2014) dir. Christopher Nolan In a dystopian future where humanity is lacking survival options, a retired astrona...

[No Spoilers until 41:40] Wahoo! We’re back with another …And Popcorn! Audrey and John, resident Disciples of Mario, discuss their thoughts on the new Illumination smash hit, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Whether you’re still deciding on if you want to catch it in theaters, or you already have and want to hear our thoughts, this episode is for you! We also sneak in a very special Mario theme...

Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel!  It’s time for another Top 5 list! This time, The Primo Kino Crew takes on the task of ranking their Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Movies. Whether it’s under-appreciated and over-slandered masterworks, or plain bad movies we can’t help but love, these movies are sure to spark a heated and vitriolic discussion. Listen on your regular podcast provider, or watch thi...