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Cinephile with Adnan Virk

Adnan Virk, Le Batard & Friends

Tv & Film, Film Reviews, Film Interviews

4.92K Ratings

Overview

Cinephile: Passionate interest in film, film theory, and film criticism. It's a term that fits Adnan Virk perfectly. Join each week as he reviews the newest films, latest television, and chats with heavy hitters in the entertainment industry about their recent projects and successful careers. From engaging conversations to entertaining topics, Cinephile also offers historical perspective, recapping some of the most influential tv shows and films of our lifetime.

320 Episodes

Longlegs + Joe Buck!

3 deaths: Donald Sutherland, Robert Towne, and Shelley Duvall Longlegs Beverly Hills Cop Axel F Longlegs Road House Harry talks Presumed Innocence Then the great Joe Buck joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Kinds of Kindness + First Reformed + Claire Atkins Returns!

Kinds of Kindness Despicable Me 4 First Reformed Plus Up In The Air with Claire Returns! Claire, Adnan, and Harry talk Wildcat, Wicked Little Letters, One Fine Day, Primal Fear, Desperately Seeking Susan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

Horizon: An American Saga + Sam Morril joins the show!

Horizon: An American Saga Enemy of The State Inside Out 2 Then comedian Sam Morril joins the show to talk film noir, comedy, and Orson Welles! Sam's new special "You've Changed" comes out July 9 on Prime Video!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Federer: Twelve Final Days + Auto Focus + Dan Stanczyk Returns!

Federer: Twelve Final Days Auto Focus + Mean Streets 50th Anniversary and Armie Hammer attempts a return? Then Cinephile’s original producer Dan Stanczyk joins the show to talk Adnan as an NBA owner, Double Jeopardy, Muckbangs, and the release of his upcoming book "Stugotz’ Personal Record Book" that he co-wrote with Stugotz himself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

Hit Man + Crash (1996)

Adnan and Harry give their top 5 movie scenes of all time Hit man Crash (1996) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

Garfield + The Naked Gun

Garfield Harry’s review of Furiosa The Naked Gun + Adnan recaps his Ezra press junket experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

Furiosa + The Jinx: Part 2 + Tony Goldwyn

Adnan's Sports Emmy Awards Recap Kevin Costner’s big gamble Furiosa The Jinx: Part 2 The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp BONUS: Adnan sits down with director Tony Goldwin to talk about his new film Ezra. Editor's Note: We had some issues with Adnan's mic in the interview with Tony. Tony's audio sounds great though! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2024

If + Unfrosted

If Unfrosted John Frankenheimer’s Seconds Bad Lieutenant Also Roger Corman’s passing and Paul Schrader’s comments on a taxi driver sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes + Challengers

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Challengers Pandora and the Flying Dutchman Don’t Look Now New Rose Hotel Plus book reviews! March Violets The Lathe of Heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2024

Civil War + Changes to Cinephile

Civil War. Adnan and Chris’ Braves tickets dilemma. Sunset Boulevard. Adnan getting trapped in a Florida Panthers group chat. Anyone but You. Adnan gets emotional talking about Planes, Trains and Automobiles alternate ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2024

Coming to America + Jeff Garlin

Coming to America. Jeff Garlin joins Adnan. Sugar. NHL Playoffs talk. Bowfinger. Adnan is headed to the Emmys. Scorsese eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio. We learn too much about Chris' dating history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024

Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces + Scott Rogowsky

Steve! (Martin).... also.. A Documentary in 2 Pieces. Friend of the podcast, Scott Rogowsky joins Adnan to discuss one of the strangest films in Cinephile history. Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist. An all-time great dog name. Chris’ trip to the Bahamas. Ramy Youssef: More Feelings. Adnan’s gift for Bob Costas. In A Lonely Place. You don’t always want to be the person initiating texts. Great middling by Adnan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024

Keith Olbermann + Curb Your Enthusiasm

Adnan is joined by his friend and mentor Keith Olbermann. The final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Adnan reviews his favorite documentary of all time, Crumb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2024

Godzilla X Kong + Ikiru

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. Who paid for lunch with Adnan and Dan Le Batard? Adnan talks to authors Alain Silver and James Ursini about their book, Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir. Is Adnan spending too much at movie theaters? Ikiru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2024

Love Lies Bleeding + Another Paul Giamatti Movie?!

Love Lies Bleeding. Cinephile vault: One of Adnan’s favorite interviews ever with filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld. Yet another Paul Giamatti movie: Win Win. The audience is concerned about how much money Adnan is spending at movie theaters. Kung Fu Panda 4. Last movie you walked out of? Hockey talk with Adnan and Chris. Four Daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2024

Drive-Away Dolls + Adnan's Lunch with Le Batard

Drive-Away Dolls. Meadowlark Media’s high-tech water dispenser. Adnan is joined by director Alexandre O. Philippe to discuss his William Shatner documentary, “You Can Call Me Bill”. What Happens Later. Adnan’s lunch with Dan Le Batard. Lone Star. One of the most surprising movie reviews in Cinephile history. To Kill A Tiger. Adnan’s awkward fan encounter. Great supporting characters in rom-coms. El Conde. Adnan gets super old with Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2024

OSCARS RECAP

Adnan Virk and Chris Cote react to the 2024 Academy Awards and our successful watch along from the Meadowlark studios in Miami with Ben Lyons and David Samson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2024

Oscar Predictions + Private Parts

Adnan tells you who should and who will win all the Oscar Awards. Private Parts. All of the Oscar nominated Animated Shorts. Oscar nominated director Misan Harriman joins Adnan to discuss The After. We remember Richard Lewis by replaying his 2017 appearance on Cinephile. Adnan shares some info on our Oscar watch party/live stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

Dune: Part Two + Cigs and SAGs

Dune: Part Two. (No spoilers) SAG Awards recap. Director Chris Cassel joins Adnan to discuss his documentary “To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb”. Chris fell in love with New York. The Third Man. The Coen brothers broke up?! Adnan does some Bob Costas/Ben Mankiewicz middling. Films you won’t believe Alexander Payne has contributed to. Chris’ limited fake Christopher Walken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2024

In the Line of Fire + More Oscar Nominated Films

Author Mark Kamine joins Adnan to discuss his book “On Locations: Lessons Learned from My Life On Set with The Sopranos and in the Film Industry”. Hitchcock’s Notorious. In the Line of Fire. Adnan continues to watch Oscar nominated films: The After. Knight of Fortune. The ABCs of Book Banning. The Barber of Little Rock. Island in Between. The Last Repair Shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2024

Whiplash + Adnan's Dinner with Bob Costas

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2024

Bob Marley: One Love + Kingsley Ben-Adir joins Adnan

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2024

Wonka + Sideways

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 rocked the American establishment and conversations about gender and sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

OSCAR NOMINATIONS SPECIAL

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2024

Ben Lyons + Adnan Meets Paul Giamatti

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 Saltburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2024

Golden Globes Review with David Samson

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2024

Saltburn + Priscilla + Daniel Bruhl

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: “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears”, “Dearborn”, and “Everywhere an Oink Oink: An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2024

Adnan's Top 10 Movies of 2023 + Leave the World Behind

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2023

Napoleon + The Color Purple + Patricia Clarkson

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

Sebastian Maniscalco + Maestro

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2023

The Dark Knight + American Fiction

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2023

Cinephile's 300th Episode: Those Aren't Pillows!

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2023

The Marvels + Dream Scenario

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2023

The Holdovers + Sly with Director Thom Zimny

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 Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2023

The Killer + Scarface

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 movie theaters. We have more sound of Marty Scorsese talking about Killers of the Flower Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2023

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour + Le Batard Show Movie Knowledge Power Rankings

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 Singer about his new book “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever”. Chris reviews Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2023

A "Killers of the Flower Moon" Extravaganza

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2023

Marty Scorsese gets quizzed by daughter + Chris Cote is BACK!!

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 Flowers of the Killer Moon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2023

The Irishman w/ Adam Amin + Dumb Money

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2023

Expend4bles + Scott Rogowsky

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2023

JFK + Welcome to Tangier?

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2023

Bottoms + Parasite

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2023

Only Murders in the Building + Adnan attends Springsteen concert

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2023

The Equalizer 3 + Margot Robbie

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2023

Liar Liar + Does Marty Scorsese know Adnan exists?

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2023

Michael Cera + Rocky IV

Rocky IV. What’s the worst officiating in sports movie history? Chris on his weekend in Nashville. What’s with all the bike bars?! Adnan talks to Michael Cera and director Dustin Guy Defa about their new film, The Adults. Stugotz shamelessly asks Adnan for phone numbers. New Cinephile segment: Great actor or just weird? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The rare Seth Rogen miss? Adnan hates talking on the phone. Cinephile requested Michael Oher before he was in the news. Chris is out on conservatorships. Movies that are so bad they are good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2023

The Hangover + Fraudulent Birthday Wishes

The Hangover. There are 19 movie theaters in the country where you can properly watch Oppenheimer. Fraudulent birthday wishes. George and Tammy. Is Michael Shannon a great actor or just odd? Can Adnan get rid of Twitter? Chris’ atrocious text etiquette. Adnan’s least favorite type of music. Chris’ limited fake Michael Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2023

Oppenheimer + Barbie

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. What happened to the movie theater double dip? Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. How Barbie is like Back to the Future, Grease and The Truman Show. Adnan actually goes to the theater to buy tickets. Oscar De La Hoya joins Adnan to discuss his new documentary, The Golden Boy. Who eats chicken tenders without fries? Adnan’s friends were indifferent about his pink outfit for Barbie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2023

The Exorcist + Chris Has Doubts About Barbie

Why are Oppenheimer and Barbie getting released the same weekend? Chris has doubts about this Barbie movie. Adnan talks to author Nat Segaloff about his new book, The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear. My Own Private Idaho. The writers strike is affecting Cinephile. Beau travail. Adnan rips shot for shot remakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2023

Adnan's Style + Sarah?!

Asteroid City. More traveling drama for Adnan. Emmy nominations. Adnan’s style. Amadeus. Best laugh in movie history? Adnan’s ‘pinch me’ moments at the MLB All-Star game. Do all Wes Anderson characters talk the same? Belle de Jour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2023

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