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 (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.

Music by GRAMR 

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 over the year! 

Where to watch Joe’s Picks

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.

Music by GRAMR 

[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 time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Where to watch Joe’s Picks

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.

Music by GRAMR 

[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. Christopher McQuarrie

Alongside his team of trusted operatives and some potentially untrustworthy ones also, Ethan has to face down a new villain and save the world from a new threat. Between old faces and new challenges the story of Ethan Hunt is coming to a stunt-filled spectacular close in this adrenaline-filled first installment of the two-part movie experience.

Where to watch Joe’s Picks

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.

Music by GRAMR 

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 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.

Music by GRAMR 

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 also like to apologize for the pen-clicking throughout the first 20 minutes). 

Double Indemnity (1944) dir. Billy Wilder

A rich woman and a calculating insurance agent plot to kill her unsuspecting husband after he signs a double indemnity policy. Against a backdrop of distinctly Californian settings, the partners in crime plan the perfect murder to collect the insurance, which pays double if the death is accidental.

Blood Simple (1984) dir. Joel Coen

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Join us next time for a special episode!

Music by GRAMR 

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 against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.

Ocean’s Eleven (2001) dir. Steven Soderbergh

Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.

Join us next time for Johnny’s Picks! Click the link below for where to watch! 

Double Indemnity (1944) dir. Billy Wilder

A rich woman and a calculating insurance agent plot to kill her unsuspecting husband after he signs a double indemnity policy. Against a backdrop of distinctly Californian settings, the partners in crime plan the perfect murder to collect the insurance, which pays double if the death is accidental.

Blood Simple (1984) dir. Joel Coen

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Music by GRAMR 

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 astronaut named Cooper leads a mysterious mission that will take them through a wormhole near Saturn. As they search for a new planet to inhabit, Cooper and his crew must also live with the consequences of leaving home.

Join us next time for Audrey’s Picks! Click the link below for where to watch! 

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) dir. Wes Anderson

The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.

Ocean’s Eleven (2001) dir. Steven Soderbergh

Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.

Music by GRAMR

[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 themed Top 5 list, and discuss how the presence of blankets can affect a movie-going experience. 

⁠The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) dir. Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath⁠

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

Join us next time for Abby’s Pick! Click the link below for where to watch! 

⁠Interstellar (2014) dir. Christopher Nolan⁠

In a dystopian future where humanity is lacking survival options, a retired astronaut named Cooper leads a mysterious mission that will take them through a wormhole near Saturn. As they search for a new planet to inhabit, Cooper and his crew must also live with the consequences of leaving home.

Music by GRAMR 

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 this episode on our YouTube channel!

Join us next time for Abby’s Pick! Click the link below for where to watch! 

Interstellar (2014) dir. Christopher Nolan

In a dystopian future where humanity is lacking survival options, a retired astronaut named Cooper leads a mysterious mission that will take them through a wormhole near Saturn. As they search for a new planet to inhabit, Cooper and his crew must also live with the consequences of leaving home.

Music by GRAMR