Cinephile with Adnan Virk

Whiplash. Adnan’s dinner with Bob Costas and Ben Mankiewicz. Chris shares Super Bowl stories from Las Vegas. Paying for group dinners. Nimona. How many texts before we’re friends? TCM host Dave Karger joins Adnan. The stresses of sharing a pizza. 99 Homes. How Adnan dealt with his kid getting yelled at. Bobi Wine: The People’s President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Adnan is joined by Kingsley Ben-Adir, the star of Bob Marley: One Love. Private Life. Oscar nominated short The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Strange Way of Life. Oscar nominated documentary 20 Days in Mariupol. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wonka. Adnan met Dan Soder. Sideways. Respected film critic Adnan Virk gets an entire theater to himself for a screening. We’re talking to director Nicole Newnham about her documentary “The Disappearance of Shere Hite”. It’s about Shere Hite's bestselling book The Hite Report that liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous surveys. Her findings...

Adnan reacts to the 2024 Oscar nominations, reviews the latest season of Fargo, and is joined by director Charles Stones lll about his new film with Snoop Dogg, The Underdoggs. Also, we continue to celebrate Paul Giamatti discussing his film American Splendor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adnan is joined by Ben Lyons to recap their time at the Critics Choice Awards. Which celebrity made Adnan nervous? Pizza in a bag. Ryen Russillo bails on Adnan for Adrian Wojnarowski. Origin. Chris wouldn't know how to be a cannibal. Society of the Snow. Is the Barbie screenplay Original or Adapted? Cinderella Man. What is Christopher Nolan’s favorite Fast and the Furious movie? Chris reviews Salt...

David Samson joins Adnan to discuss the Golden Globe winners and losers, Jo Koy’s monologue, holiday cards, reading screenplays, the MLB Hall of Fame, Paul Giamatti’s connection to baseball, and much more! Do you go to the movies alone? Beau Is Afraid. Do writers like it when actors ad-lib? Perfect Days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saltburn. Adnan talks to actor Daniel Bruhl about his new film, Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia. Adnan has more complaints for the airline industry. Priscilla. Are we still doing 3D movies? Chris sums up Migration perfectly. Rushmore. Cinephile’s quest to land Paul Giamatti as a guest. Nyad. Chris has planned for surviving many hours in the ocean. All of Us Strangers. Rapid fire book reviews: “Osc...

Adnan’s Top 10 Movies of 2023 (5:36). Leave the World Behind (20:55). Actor John Ortiz joins Adnan to discuss his new film American Fiction (28:19). He tells a great Carlito's Way/Al Pacino story. The Iron Claw (15:35). Who is the most famous number in Adnan’s phone? Ferrari (23:38). RIP Andre Braugher. The Boys in the Boat (18:28). The Zone of Interest (25:05). Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Napoleon. Oscar nominated actress Patricia Clarkson joins Adnan. The Color Purple. Adnan discusses the way too early Critics Choice Awards nominations. The Boy and the Heron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maestro. Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey join Adnan to discuss their new show, Bookie. Rustin. Chris Cote’s Nashville scouting report was spot on. Adnan’s adventure with a listener in Nashville. Maitresse. Adnan checks out the Johnny Cash museum. Would Adnan rather get an Emmy nomination or have the Eagles win a Super Bowl? Adnan’s worst impression ever. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

15th anniversary of The Dark Knight. The one reason for all of Adnan’s success. American Fiction. Lisa Cortes joins Adnan to discuss her documentary, “Little Richard: I Am Everything”. Silent Night. Are movies without dialogue watchable? The Persian Version. Adnan’s odd late-night talk show routine. Should Cinephile talk to Paul Giamatti’s brother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

How many movies does Adnan watch per week? Poor Things. If you want to be Adnan’s intern, one word: passwords! May December. How do critics write notes in dark movie theaters? Anatomy of a Fall. Adnan talks to author Scott Eyman about his new book, “Charlie Chaplin Vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided”. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

The Marvels. Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe in trouble? Dream Scenario. Adnan calls it one of the weirdest films he’s seen in a long time. How much fun was burning CDs? Adnan talks to the writer of The Holdovers, David Hemingson. Fall cleaning in the Virk household. Adnan tries to donate books at the library. Is there anything better than a slice of cheese pizza? Learn more about your ad choices...

The Holdovers. Is Paul Giamatti a movie star? No Hard Feelings. Director Thom Zimny joins Adnan to discuss his new Netflix documentary Sly. Five Nights at Freddy’s. Chris recaps his Germany trip and makes fun of the meals provided on international flights. The Burial. Adnan mentions Killers of the Flower Moon for the 10th straight episode. Marty Scorsese doesn’t enjoy making movies? Blood on the M...

The Killer. We’re talking to author Nat Segaloff about his new book “Say Hello to My Little Friend: A Century of Scarface”. Chris reviews Killers of the Flower Moon. Adnan’s World Series travels. Do you order differently at a restaurant if someone else is buying? Why is it so hard to transfer someone a ticket? The George W. Bush first pitch sequel. Adnan pulls off a double bill at two different mo...

Adnan can't stop talking about Killers of the Flower Moon. Is there a single Marty Scorsese interview that Adnan hasn’t heard? The Dan Le Batard Show Movie Knowledge Power Rankings. Adnan is traveling to the World Series. What exactly is “content”? It’s never too early for an Oscars preview! Can Barbie get nominated for Best Picture? WIll Bradley Cooper join Cinephile? We talk to author Matt Singe...

Adnan recaps his private screening of Killers of the Flower Moon and gives his review. We're talking to production designer Jack Fisk and casting Director Ellen Lewis and hear from the legend himself, Marty Scorsese talking about the film. Also, Adnan swears he has never called in sick… in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fast, Cheap & Out of Control. Author of the Flowers of the Killer Moon, David Grann joins Adnan. Chris Cote is back! Marty Scorsese’s daughter talks to her father about slang. Adnan hasn’t had his car for 50 days. When’s the last time you bought a magazine? Breakfast and a movie > Dinner and a movie? What if Adnan hates Killers of the Flower Moon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Adnan is joined by his good friend and accomplished play by play guy Adam Amin. They discuss their shared love of The Irishman, Adam's DJ career and the fact that he flies about 200 times per year. Dumb Money. Also, Adnan attends Eagles game with his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expend4bles. We’re breaking down Last Tango in Paris with Scott Rogowsky. Adnan can’t wait for Killers of the Flower Moon. Winning Time canceled. Is the San Antonio Riverwalk overrated? Is there anything worse than your rideshare driver talking politics? Top 5 pig movies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adnan talks to writer/director Brian Helgeland about his new film Finestkind. What’s it like working with Tommy Lee Jones? JFK. What’s Kevin Costner’s worst performance? Adnan’s Marty Scorsese update. Naked Lunch. Welcome to Tangier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adnan's longtime friend and Canadian sports television personality, Cabral "Cabbie" Richards joins the show. They're talking Le Batard show, Get on the Bus, sports docs, and much more. Bottoms. Adnan’s World Series dilemma. Parasite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only Murders In The Building. Adnan is joined by his friend and MLB Network co-worker Scott Spinelli. After Hours. An expensive week for Adnan at the US Open, Back to the Future musical, and a Springsteen concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adnan attends a personal screening for The Equalizer 3, and then talks to the director Antoine Fuqua. What do you do when your car engine starts smoking? Does Stugotz have life figured out? Blue Beetle. Adnan reviews I, Tonya and we relive the time Margot Robbie joined Cinephile to discuss the film. The Salesman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liar Liar. Will Jim Carrey ever make a comeback? Does Marty Scorsese know Adnan exists? Chris’ terrible Seth Rogen impression. "Winning Time" basketball producer Idan Ravin joins Adnan. Happy birthday Robert De Niro. Adnan gets a call from Bob Costas. RIP William Friedkin and Paul Reubens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices