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!  

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The Thing (1982) dir. John Carpenter

In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

Safe (1995) dir. Todd Haynes

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

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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 Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

Safe (1995) dir. Todd Haynes

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

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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 winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

Safe (1995) dir. Todd Haynes

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

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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 station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

Safe (1995) dir. Todd Haynes

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

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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 (2007) dir. David Fincher

A cartoonist teams up with an ace reporter and a law enforcement officer to track down an elusive serial killer.

All The President’s Men (1976) dir. Alan J. Pakula

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

Join us next time for the Roundup!

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 station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them.

Safe (1995) dir. Todd Haynes

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

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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 Picks

Zodiac (2007) dir. David Fincher

A cartoonist teams up with an ace reporter and a law enforcement officer to track down an elusive serial killer.

All The President’s Men (1976) dir. Alan J. Pakula

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

Music by GRAMR 

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. And don’t forget to stream Maestro! 

Join us next time for Johnny’s Picks!

Where to watch Johnny’s Picks

Zodiac (2007) dir. David Fincher

A cartoonist teams up with an ace reporter and a law enforcement officer to track down an elusive serial killer.

All The President’s Men (1976) dir. Alan J. Pakula

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

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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 (1996) dir. Joel Coen

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

Bottle Rocket (1996) dir. Wes Anderson

Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.

Join us next time for our Oscar Special! 

Where to watch Johnny’s Picks

Zodiac (2007) dir. David Fincher

A cartoonist teams up with an ace reporter and a law enforcement officer to track down an elusive serial killer.

All The President’s Men (1976) dir. Alan J. Pakula

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

Music by GRAMR 

[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 after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

Sunshine (2007) dir. Danny Boyle

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

Where to watch Audrey’s Picks

Fargo (1996) dir. Joel Coen

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

Bottle Rocket (1996) dir. Wes Anderson

Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.

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[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 building to rehearse on a cold and wintry night. The all-night celebration soon turns into a hallucinatory nightmare when they learn that their sangria is laced with LSD.

All That Jazz (1979) dir. Bob Fosse

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.

Where to watch Abby’s Picks

Arrival (2016) dir. Denis Villeneuve

Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

Sunshine (2007) dir. Danny Boyle

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

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