The Primo Kino Podcast

...And Popcorn #6: Hamnet and Wuthering Heights

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 [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/knives-out] Detective Benoit Blanc is called to the scene to solve a murder case involving the famous author Harlan Thrombey. Despite the death being presumed a suicide, Blanc seems to have other ideas and begins his investigation. As various members of the family come forward with information, Blanc begins to see a motive appear and the mystery become clear. Charade (1963) dir. Stanley Donen [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/charade] After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. Music by GRAMR

The 4th Annual TPKP Oscar Special

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 [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/knives-out] Detective Benoit Blanc is called to the scene to solve a murder case involving the famous author Harlan Thrombey. Despite the death being presumed a suicide, Blanc seems to have other ideas and begins his investigation. As various members of the family come forward with information, Blanc begins to see a motive appear and the mystery become clear. Charade (1963) dir. Stanley Donen [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/charade] After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. Music by GRAMR

District V

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 [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/district-9] Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9. V for Vendetta (2006) dir. James McTeigue [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/v-for-vendetta] In the aftermath of a destructive world war, London is under occupation and police control. Despite the tight grip of authoritarianism, a rebellious vigilante known as V stands up to the corrupt and controlling government. Using forms of spectacle and terror, V fights back and soon discovers an ally in a woman named Evey. Where to watch Audrey’s Picks Knives Out (2019) dir. Rian Johnson [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/knives-out] Detective Benoit Blanc is called to the scene to solve a murder case involving the famous author Harlan Thrombey. Despite the death being presumed a suicide, Blanc seems to have other ideas and begins his investigation. As various members of the family come forward with information, Blanc begins to see a motive appear and the mystery become clear. Charade (1963) dir. Stanley Donen [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/charade] After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. Music by GRAMR

Primo Screamo Halloween Extravaganza Part 4

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 [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/district-9] Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9. V for Vendetta (2006) dir. James McTeigue [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/v-for-vendetta] In the aftermath of a destructive world war, London is under occupation and police control. Despite the tight grip of authoritarianism, a rebellious vigilante known as V stands up to the corrupt and controlling government. Using forms of spectacle and terror, V fights back and soon discovers an ally in a woman named Evey. Music by GRAMR

And One Moore Thing

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 our annual Halloween Extravaganza!  The Thing (1982) dir. John Carpenter [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/thing-the] 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 [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/safe-1995] Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis. Where to watch Abby’s Picks District 9 (2009) dir. Neill Blomkamp [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/district-9] Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9. V for Vendetta (2006) dir. James McTeigue [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/v-for-vendetta] In the aftermath of a destructive world war, London is under occupation and police control. Despite the tight grip of authoritarianism, a rebellious vigilante known as V stands up to the corrupt and controlling government. Using forms of spectacle and terror, V fights back and soon discovers an ally in a woman named Evey. Music by GRAMR