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Cinephile with Adnan Virk

Adnan Virk, Le Batard & Friendsmeadowlark-media.com
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.
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Episodes

Mike Ryan + A Gene Hackman Striptease

Adnan compares the Le Batard Show musical to all the other musicals this past year. Mike Ryan and fake Andrew Luck help Adnan review The Batman. Who would play Stugotz in the stage version of The Big Game? Scarecrow. A Gene Hackman striptease? Adnan torches Bob Odenkirk’s book. Returning books etiquette. Goth vs Emo. What is the saddest song ever? More Oscar nominee reviews from Adnan: The Long Goodbye… On My Mind… Affairs of the Art… The Mitchells vs the Machines. Learn more about your ad choic...

Mar 10, 202254 min

Tim Kurkjian’s Favorite Film Critic + Linebacker Neck Pads

We are joined by the hilarious Chris Kattan. The Worst Person in the World. Adnan gives his SAG Awards review. What if former NFL linebacker Bryan Cox won a SAG Award? Mississippi Burning. Does Chris Cote admit he’s done mushrooms before? Adnan reviews 4 Oscar nominees: Audible… Lead Me Home… Three Songs for Benazir... and Robin Robin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 202244 min

Cannolis For Everybody + Peak Denzel

Encanto. We talk about Bruno. Jon Hamm: Great actor or Great role? Parallel Mothers. Adnan reveals the perks of working for NBC. Chris gives his Reservoir Dogs review a week late. Adnan’s quest to see every Oscar nominated movie. The Hurricane. Oscar nominated documentarian, Stanley Nelson joins us to discuss Attica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202253 min

Reservoir Dogs + Chris Getting Duped On Radio Row

Summer of Soul. What can’t Questlove do? Reservoir Dogs. Can you believe Chris hasn't seen it? Edward James Olmos and Emilio Rivera. Super Bowl halftime show and commercials. Why is putting kids to bed so exhausting? Adnan remembers Ivan Reitman. Chris has more stories from LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202247 min

Why Adnan Fired His Driver

Adnan reacts to the Oscar nominations. The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Chris Cote is live from radio row. The Sex Lives of College Girls. Chris on meeting David Spade and his night at the Comedy Store. Heat. Over the top Al Pacino... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202240 min

SVPeacock + Tom Rinaldi's Favorite Movie

W. Kamau Bell joins us to discuss his new documentary series, We Need to Talk About Cosby. Drive My Car. Does hiring a driver make someone instantly more unlikable? Flee. You won’t believe what kind of car Adnan drives! Adnan talks about his new gig covering the Olympics. No Country for Old Men. Ben Lyons' least friendliest person in Hollywood. How many times do you pee per day? Heaven Can Wait. Find out Tom Rinaldi’s favorite movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Feb 03, 202251 min

Spittin' Chickens with Adnan Virk

American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story. Adnan’s funny story involving Chris Farley’s brother. King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green joins us. The nerve of a movie theater not to offer slushies. Danny Collins. We’re talking to writer/director Agam Darshi and actor Husein Madhavji about their new movie on Netflix, Donkeyhead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 202259 min

Did you know Adnan hosted the Golden Globes?!

The Tragedy of Macbeth. The Golden Globes happened?! Fatal Attraction. Tim Roth on Reservoir Dogs, Rob Roy and Planet of the Apes. SAG Awards nominees recap. Chris gets defensive responding to listener criticisms. The Coen Brothers mystery. Is there anything worse than an inefficient stabber? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202244 min

Adnan's Top 10 Movies of 2021 + Ozark's Chris Mundy

Adnan's Top 10 movies and worst movie of 2021. The Tender Bar. Ozark showrunner, Chris Mundy joins Adnan. Swan Song. We remember Bob Saget and Sidney Poitier. The Lost Daughter. Is it possible that Chris didn't like the movie, Ted? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202255 min

Would Tom Hanks come on Cinephile if Adnan had 6 years to live?

Don’t Look Up. Would you want to know when you’re going to die? Sing 2. Adnan wishes he had less movie knowledge. Licorice Pizza. Chris reveals a mysterious illness he had over the holiday break. Nightmare Alley. Is it possible for movie stars to take away from a movie? West Side Story. Who still smokes cigarettes?! Rick Passmore on puppets and Nicolas Cage. Adnan pays tribute to Betty White and John Madden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 202250 min

Do you always go back to the popcorn?

Spider-Man: No Way Home. Adnan is joined by the Tony Hale and the one and only Gonzalo "Papi" Le Batard. Do you always go back to the popcorn? Encounter. Will you ask for a free refill if you drop your icee on the floor at a movie? The Hand of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202144 min

2x Oscar Winning Director, Asghar Farhadi + This Is The End

Adnan is joined by 2x Oscar winning director, Asghar Farhadi to discuss his new film, A Hero. Do people still hang posters on the wall? Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn. How much is too much to pay for parking? This Is The End. Why is Chris such a bad texter? Tick, Tick… Boom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202140 min

No Animals Were Harmed In The Recording Of This Podcast

House of Gucci. Do people in real life ever clear off desks to have sex on them? Being the Ricardos. Going to movie theaters vs streaming at home? The Power of the Dog. What is the most pretentious name in all of Hollywood? A Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere: The Untold Story of the Making of Fargo. What's the best week of the year for movie releases? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 202153 min

We Celebrate Cinephile Episode 200

We celebrate the 200th episode of Cinephile by hearing from some old friends and looking back at some of the best moments in show history. Adnan talks everything HBO with James Andrew Miller and he reviews King Richard and Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20211 hr 1 min

Will Smith + The Williams Sisters

Will Smith and the Williams sisters on their new movie, King Richard. Belfast. Adnan criticizes Chris’ texting skills. Succession. Does Jeremy Strong have a punchable face? Passing. Chris gives his review of Monster's Ball. Clifford the Big Red Dog. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202158 min

Curb Your Enthusiasm + Leonard Maltin

Spencer. Legendary film critic Leonard Maltin on his new book and hanging out with Hugh Hefner. Curb Your Enthusiasm. Would Adnan be a great "middle" at a dinner party? Ron’s Gone Wrong. At what age do kids stop liking every movie? Colors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 202148 min

Who's the most famous person who knows you?

Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. Adnan’s crazy trip to the movie theater. Monster’s Ball. Legendary film critic, Jeffrey Lyons. Shopping cart etiquette. Will Chris ever go to dinner with Ben Lyons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202146 min

Justine Bateman + Halloween Movies

Dune. Justine Bateman joins the show. Adnan’s time as a voice over actor. Defending Your Life. Most sittings it’s taken you to watch a movie? The Scout. Alec Baldwin tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202136 min

Cinephile vs Cinephobe

Adnan is joined by Amin Elhassan to discuss Teen Wolf and Jason Hehir to discuss The Last Dance, Andre the Giant and his new space documentary on Netflix. The Last Duel. Who wouldn't want a moat? Adnan tells us how he really feels about Tom Cruise. Who can spot Chris’ random Ace Ventura reference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202156 min

Sneaky Good Impressions with Adnan Virk

Jason Isaacs joins Adnan to discuss his new movie, Mass. The new James Bond movie: No Time To Die. Chris Wittyngham has never been to a movie theater with reclining seats. Paul Newman’s Nobody’s Fool. Chris Cote's review of The Many Saints of Newark. Scenes From a Marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202149 min

Will Arnett tells hilarious Jason Bateman stories

Will Arnett tells hilarious Jason Bateman stories. Impeachment: American Crime Story. Do you think Bill Clinton watches? Meet the Parents. Has anyone ever actually drank a Tom Collins? American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally. Is Adnan capable of saying a negative syllable about Al Pacino? The Addams Family 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 07, 202147 min

Adnan Parties with Celebrities

Adnan gives his review of the much anticipated Sopranos prequel, The Many Saints of Newark and we discuss the movie with Alan Sepinwall. What are the best closing lines in movie history? The Madness of King George. Can you guess which celebrity denied Adnan of a selfie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202149 min

Remembering Norm Macdonald

Adnan remembers Norm Macdonald and we replay the time he got to interview him. Cry Macho. Mount Rushmore of coughs in movies? Clint Eastwood’s last great film? Blood and Wine. Prince Avalanche. The Doors. Emmys Recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202151 min

Frank Caliendo + Face/Off with Mike Ryan

Frank Caliendo crushes doing 40+ impressions. Face/Off with Mike Ryan. The Card Counter. Peyton and Eli broadcast reaction. Only Murders in the Building. Adnan learns Chris can do impressions too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 202154 min

The Best Episode Title Ever

Worth. Ryen Russillo on his journey to becoming a screenwriter, Skip Bayless complaining to ESPN management about him and Fargo. Adnan tells a great Michael Keaton story. The 40 Year Old Virgin. Chris wants more celebrities dying their hair red. Out of Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 09, 20211 hr 3 min

Working Blue with Adnan Virk

CODA. There’s Something About Mary. Superbad. We discuss the 1986 Mets ESPN 30 for 30 with director Nick Davis. What’s the most quotable movie ever? Will you always read a news story involving Martin Scorsese and TikTok? Chris has something for Robert De Niro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 02, 202150 min

Ken Burns on Muhammad Ali

Ken Burns joins us to discuss his new Muhammad Ali documentary. Jungle Cruise. Is Adnan the last person still watching DVDs? PAW Patrol: The Movie. Why are wrestlers such good actors? Three Colours trilogy. Is there anything wrong with a money-grab? Klute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 202149 min

Kevin Costner + Adnan from the Field of Dreams

Kevin Costner and Dwier Brown join Adnan and Kevin Millar at the MLB Field of Dreams game in Iowa. Do you play catch or have a catch? Free Guy. Glenn Frankel. Is saying you can’t find your Pulitzer Prize a power move? Midnight Cowboy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202153 min

Do all villains hate their parents?

We talk Malice at the Palace with The Way Brothers. Dan Stanczyk returns. He tells great stories about Colin Cowherd and Mike Greenberg. The Suicide Squad. Val Kilmer documentary, Val. Kevin Costner joining Cinephile? Do all villains hate their parents? Catch Me If You Can. What's a worse name for a villain than Polka-Dot Man? Bowfinger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202154 min

Adnan explains what happened with Mike Schur

Adnan explains what happened with Mike Schur during the Le Batard Show watch along. Claire Atkins tells us about Paul Rudd's perfect skin and why plots are overrated. Nicolas Cage's Pig. M Night Shyamalan's Old. The Righteous Gemstones. Does anyone have a worse taste in movies than Joey Galloway? Is there such a thing as a minor heart issue? What is the perfect length for a movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 05, 202147 min
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