The Primo Kino Podcast

We’re back with another fresh round of Picks! Starting us off is Joe with his pick of Sean Baker’s 2021 slice-of-life film Red Rocket. Check out the link below for where to watch, and join us back here for our discussion!    Red Rocket (2021) dir. Sean Baker Finding himself down and out in Los Angeles, ex porn star Mikey Saber decides to crawl back to his hometown of Texas City, Texas, where his e...

[No Spoilers until 42:10] NEW SEGMENT ALERT! “…And Popcorn” is a brand new segment highlighting new releases that the Primo Kino Crew catch fresh in movie theaters. Our inaugural episode covers Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool (2023). Infinity Pool (2023) dir. Brandon Cronenberg A wealthy young couple is on a luxurious beach holiday when they meet an odd but compelling stranger. Moved to follow...

Grab those ballots because it’s Oscars SZN. The Primo Kino Crew talk about their favorite movies of 2022, as well as their Oscar picks and predictions (and how much the Oscars suck!) See you next time! Music by GRAMR

GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! It’s games time on The Primo Kino Podcast as the crew takes on 12 rounds of movie trivia inspired by the game show Only Connect . Play along at home and let us know your score! GAMES!!!!!!! Join us next time for our Oscars Special! Music by GRAMR

The Primo Kino crew is back! Grab your detective caps and a can of hard kombucha as we dive into Rian Johnson's follow up to Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) dir. Rian Johnson Master detective Benoit Blanc returns to solve a murder mystery rife with twists, turns, and a barrel of laughs, this time in the Mediterranean sun. With a slew o...

Happy Holidays! For the final episode of the year, the Primo Kino crew discusses a certified Wulfing Christmas Classic, Krampus (2015). Krampus (2015) dir. Michael Dougherty When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancie...

Join us for a few games of Six Degrees of Separation, tournament style. Who will be victorious? Listen and find out! Join us next time for a special holiday episode on Krampus (2015)! Krampus (2015) dir. Michael Dougherty Music by GRAMR

Rupert Fever has swept Primo Kino Nation as the crew discusses Johnny’s picks, The King of Comedy (1982) and The Bling Ring (2013). The King of Comedy (1982) dir. Martin Scorsese Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy. The Bling Ring (2013) dir. Sofia Coppola Inspired by actual events, a...

We’re chilling with spirits and monsters today with Audrey’s hand-picked double feature, Spirited Away (2003) and Pan’s Labyrinth (2007). Spirited Away (2003) dir. Hayao Miyazaki  A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family. Pan’s Labyrin...

Killer phone calls and spooky living dolls await The Primo Kino Podcast crew in this very special Halloween Extravaganza! Join us for plenty of Funny Games as we discover the May Queen in all of us. How to watch Audrey’s picks for the next episode: Spirited Away (2003) dir. Hayao Miyazaki  Pan’s Labyrinth (2007) dir. Guillermo del Toro Music by GRAMR (Special thanks for the spooky rendition!)

In this episode, Abby’s picks take us on two epic, life-affirming journeys about how fate, consequence, and coincidence connect us all. Join us for a discussion of Magnolia (1999) and Cloud Atlas (2012). Magnolia (1999) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson An epic mosaic of many interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. Cloud Atlas (2012) dir. Lana W...

Today, we’re discussing all things possession with a deep dive into Possessor (2020) and Being John Malkovich (1999), a double feature courtesy of Joe! Possessor (2020) dir. Brandon Cronenberg Tasya Vos, an elite corporate assassin, uses brain-implant technology to take control of other people’s bodies to terminate high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment, Vos becomes t...

1 desert island. 5 movies. Eternity  The Primo Kino Podcast's inaugural episode tackles history's toughest question: what 5 movies would you bring with on a desert island? Join us next time for a discussion of Joe's picks, POSSESSOR and BEING JOHN MALKOVICH How to watch POSSESSOR (2020) https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/possessor How to watch BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999) https://www.justwatch...