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Cinephile with Adnan Virk

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Flight + Chris Forgot Adnan's Birthday

The Last Movie Stars. Using social media to remember birthdays. Aaron Boone’s birthday gift for Adnan. Shake Shack vs In-N-Out. Do you feel bad for Joey Gallo? How many Paul Newman movies has Chris seen? Newman’s Own salad dressing. Flight. A wild Uma Thurman/Quentin Tarantino story. Adnan is joined by Aamir Khan to discuss his film, Laal Singh Chaddha, the retelling of the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Forest Gump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 202244 min

Nope + Adnan's Vacation Observations

Nope. Adnan and Chris recap their vacations. Chris can’t believe Adnan doesn’t book his hotels before family vacations. Is it alarming when a hotel front desk employee recognizes you? Adnan found his tour of Fort Sumter so moving he decided to do Glory as this week's old movie. Adnan is joined by author, Dennis Lehane whose novels have inspired the movies Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, Shutter Island, Live By Night, and currently, Apple TV's Black Bird. A tribute to Tim Kurkjian. RIP Paul Sorvino. Wade Boggs is a look right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 202259 min

Thor: Love and Thunder + A Heated Elf Debate

Thor: Love and Thunder. What happened to Russell Crowe? Chris' Tahoe trip. RIP James Caan. Adnan and Chris argue about the movie Elf. Can you ever just deal with the blue slushy? Throw Momma from the Train. Adnan compares Billy Crystal to Bradley Cooper. Adnan rips John Oliver. We’re talking everything Marvel with Douglas Wolk. Adnan reacts to the 2022 Emmy nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202246 min

Chris Ignores Adnan’s Advice

Batman Returns. Chris’ limited fake Penguin from Batman Returns. Minions: The Rise of Gru. Who doesn't need 48 rolls of toilet paper? The pressures of grilling for a group of people. Cameron Diaz’s best films. We're talking Elvis with Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. Adnan goes @ Costco. Can we get Adnan to Wimbledon next year? Who should play Roger Federer in a movie? Adnan watching all of George Carlin’s specials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 202252 min

ELVIS JOINS US

Elvis joins us to discuss his new movie. Tom Hanks as Fat Bastard in Austin Powers. Adnan's Mount Rushmore of male musicians. Lightyear. The most expensive concession stand snacks ever. Chris’ trip to Denver. Beetlejuice. Director/actor Dexter Fletcher joins us to discuss The Offer. Chris’ reporting on Twitter Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202249 min

Quintessential Actor Faces + Jerry and Marge Go Large

Jerry and Marge Go Large. Should Adnan try weed for the first time? Chris’ Al Pacino impression. Is it a compliment to say a movie "gave it their all"? RIP Philip Baker Hall. Hard Eight. Adnan’s doppelganger. Password sharing. Classic father/son movies. Is the Water Taxi underrated? Chris’ love for 50/50 raffles. Adnan’s friend won the lottery. Who are some of the quintessential actor faces? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 202238 min

Jurassic World: Dominion + Adnan's All-Time Impressive Sleep

Jurassic World: Dominion. How did Adnan handle a fight in his section at a baseball game? The Social Network. Adnan with an all-time impressive sleep. We talk to director David Frankel about his new film Jerry and Marge Go Large. Did he set out to make America cry with Marley and Me? Adnan had the best waffle he’s ever had on a flight in first class. Mogul Mowgli. Adnan vs DIRECTV. Co-director of the documentary, ‘Kaepernick & America’, Tommy Walker joins us. Adnan’s contract with meadowlark. Would Adnan actually get rid of NHL Network? When traveling are you more likely to buy a magnet or a shot glass? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 20221h 2m

Darth Vader vs Garth Nader

What is THE greatest invention ever? The Staircase. Adnan gets the call to fill in for Bob Costas. Adnan imagines what his perfect game call would’ve been. “I went from Ohtani to Reid Detmers.” Obi-Wan Kenobi. Adnan gets recognized somewhere he didn’t want to. Draft Day. Could Tom Cruise get nominated for an Oscar? Are you pro or anti binging? Great Actor or Great Role with Harrison Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 202245 min

Top Gun: Maverick + Adnan's Run-In With The Law

Top Gun: Maverick. A movie theater usher yelled at Adnan. Con Air. Adnan and his friend from college have a bro-weekend catching two broadway shows! Adnan’s run in with the law. RIP Ray Liotta. Adnan screws almost everything up on a friend's birthday. Adnan’s wild story involving writer David Mamet. Did Adnan give Top Gun: Maverick a fair shake? Did Adnan gift his son watching a movie at home for his birthday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 202238 min

Better Call Saul + Adnan in College

Better Call Saul. Director and college friend of Adnan, RT Thorne joins us to discuss his show The Porter. Will Arnett has it figured out. Barry. Chris’ birthday celebration. This Is 40. Adnan went to Chippendales?! Severance. Would you watch a show about Barry Bonds? Is Adam Scott an inferior Tom Cruise? Adan doesn't know Wordle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 202255 min

Patrick Fabian + Chris' Guilty Pleasure

The Offer. Adnan's obsession with everything The Godfather. Patrick Fabian from Better Call Saul joins the show. NHL/NBA playoff talk. The Crying Game. Chris begging Judd Apatow for a retweet. The stress of being in a witty group chat. Adnan's plan to DM Miles Teller. Chris admits a guilty pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 202257 min

Judd Apatow + Adnan Steals Food

Judd Apatow and Adnan talk George Carlin, Jim Carrey, Garry Shandling, throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game, his writing process and some of his favorite scenes ever. Also, have you ever met someone who doesn’t like movies? The Northman. Adnan steals food from a conference he didn't attend. Spike Lee’s School Daze. Chris remembers getting hazed in high school. Adnan describes the most extreme prank he’s ever witnessed. Are you a completist about Spike Lee films if you waited 35 years to watch one? Welcome to Tangier! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 202257 min

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage’s new movie, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Adnan’s limited fake Nicolas Cage. We talk to comedian and Rotten Tomatoes movie expert, Mark Ellis. High Anxiety. We try to get Adnan certified on Rotten Tomatoes. We give a quick NFL Draft recap. Who reads more than Adnan? Johnny Depp/Amber Heard Trial. The douchiest way to say you have to leave a Zoom meeting. Calling offensive fouls in pick-up basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 202249 min

People are concerned about how often Adnan urinates

Everything Everywhere All At Once. The time Adnan almost didn't finish the show guest-hosting Mike & Mike. Happy birthday Al Pacino... what are his worst films AND does he have a Shrek iPhone case? Adnan’s butt plug spoiler alert. Unforgiven. Is Clint Eastwood an overrated actor? Does Morgan Freeman always play Morgan Freeman in his movies? The Bad Guys. We do a deep dive on Mad Max: Fury Road with author Kyle Buchanan. You won’t believe which rapper almost played Mad Max!! Also, Chuck Klosterman ghosted Adnan after our interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 202254 min

Chuck Klosterman + Billy Gil

Adnan and Chris breakdown HBO’s Winning Time. Billy Gil on taking your kid to the park, the worst wrestling actor ever and Dave Bautista vs The Rock. What reality TV show would you be best at? Adnan has a fascinating conversation with Chuck Klosterman about the 90’s. RIP Gilbert Gottfried. Love Me or Leave Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 202257 min

Did Cinephile and Cinephobe just become best friends?!

The Bubble. Chris Cote’s first scathing review since joining Cinephile. Sonic the Hedgehog 2. What happened to Jim Carrey? A Fish Called Wanda. We’re talking Nicolas Cage with author Keith Phipps. How many weeks in a row will we discuss the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap? Adnan is aiming to get someone from the Rock family on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 202245 min

Mayim Bialik + Chris' Beef With Samson

Mayim Bialik joins Adnan to discuss her new movie and being the host of Jeopardy. There Will Be Blood. Will Paul Thomas Anderson ever win an Oscar? Infinite Storm. We celebrate the career of Bruce Willis. The Outfit. Chris discusses his beef with David Samson. Who is the only actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor three times? Adnan reveals one of his brother’s least favorite movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 202246 min

EMERGENCY OSCARS REACTION EPISODE

Adnan is joined by Ben Lyons to react to everything that happened last night involving Chris Rock/Will Smith and all the awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202251 min

Adnan Predicts Who Will Win Every Oscar

Adnan tells you who SHOULD and who WILL win every single Oscar. Chris has a weird fantasy. Dopesick. A Michael Keaton hitting streak. Adnan’s Top 3 pinch me moments. The Godfather. Chris has something for Jim Nantz. A text from Bob Costas. Dog Day Afternoon… and Chris actually watched it. Did Al Pacino get better looking as he got older? Are you pro or anti red carpet? Adnan talks Oscars with Dave Karger of Turner Classic Movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 20221h 16m

Chris Cote Has An Epiphany

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Adnan’s Critics Choice Awards review includes a great story involving Charlize Theron and Jennifer Aniston. The Wrestler. Chris on being the owner of a Jai Alai team. Adnan is joined by Michael Chiklis from HBO's Winning Time. Is it okay to wait outside a public restroom for a celebrity? Turning Red. Chris makes a terrible joke. Adnan goes to Humdingers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 202253 min

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202251 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 3, 202242 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, 202250 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, 202244 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, 202237 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/adchoices

Feb 3, 202248 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, 202256 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, 202242 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, 202252 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 6, 202247 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, 202142 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, 202137 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 9, 202151 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 2, 202159 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, 202156 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, 202145 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 4, 202143 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, 202134 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, 202153 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, 202146 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 7, 202144 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, 202147 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, 202148 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, 202152 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 9, 20211h 0m

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 2, 202147 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, 202146 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, 202151 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, 202152 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 5, 202145 min