[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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