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Stugotz + Mark Harris

It's an Adnan and Stugotz birthday celebration! Mark Harris shares a bunch of good stories about Pacino, De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Garry Shandling and The Sopranos. Adnan reviews Stillwater and Chris Cote reviews Raging Bull. Adnan tells the story of how awkward Le Batard was the first time they met. Mad Max: Fury Road. Tango and Cash. Point Break. Ranking the Rocky movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 20211h 0m

Roy Bellamy + Jay Glennie

Roy Bellamy joins us to discuss Space Jam and we talk to Jay Glennie about his Raging Bull book. Malcolm X. Cinephile vs Cinephobe. The Immigrant. And one of the oldest movies ever reviewed on Cinephile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202155 min

Ben Lyons + Ray Romano's family member

Ben Lyons on why Do The Right Thing is the perfect movie. Ray Romano's family member is a coward. Black Widow. Spike Lee stories. Quick Change. Donkey Kong. Inside Llewyn Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 202147 min

Dan Le Batard + Sam Wasson

Dan Le Batard joins Cinephile just in time for Chris' worst mistake so far. A really fun conversation with author, Sam Wasson about his book The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood. Luca. No Sudden Move. The Boss Baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 202149 min

Billy Gil + Jon Wertheim + Mark Raso

Billy Gil reviews F9: The Fast Saga. Jon Wertheim on The Karate Kid, Charles Barkley, Roger Federer and much more. We discuss the Netflix movie, Awake with director, Mark Raso. Also, how many of Adnan's Top 10 movies has Chris seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 202153 min

Ron Magill + Joe Tessitore

Joe Tessitore does play by play of Chris eating a KIND bar. Ron Magill tells us about working on the original Lion King and sitting next to a full grown gorilla in the wild. The Kominsky Method. Primal Fear. Raging Bull. Adnan is furious with Chris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 202145 min

Things get awkward with David Samson

Things get awkward with David Samson and we have a ton of laughs with Scott Rogowsky. In The Heights, Angelina Jolie's Those Who Wish Me Dead, RIP Ned Beatty, The Verdict and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 202144 min

Cinephile is BACK!!

Cinephile with Adnan Virk makes its return under the Le Batard and Friends umbrella. It's Adnan talking TV and movies with a Le Batard show twist. Let's have some fun! Mare of Easttown, A Quiet Place Part II, The Story of Late Night, Wawa, movie theater etiquette and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 202141 min

Ernest Hemingway Documentary, BAFTA Awards, Director Brad Furnman, Actors Who Cashed In

Ken Burns’ latest PBS documentary profiles one of America’s greatest writers – Ernest Hemingway. On this episode, Adnan reviews all six hours of the documentary and give his thoughts on the writings and influence of the famous author. The BAFTA Awards took place over the weekend and Adnan recaps the biggest surprises and snubs from the ceremony. Adnan speaks with director Brad Furman to talk about his film “City of Lies” which stars Forest Whitaker and Johnny Depp and the follows the murder investigation of the Notorious B.I.G. Finally for this week’s Mt. Rushmore the guys give their picks for the “Actors Who Cashed In!” All that and more on this weeks Cinephile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 20211h 2m

Nobody, SAG Awards Recap, Oscar Nominated Director Alexander Nanau, Actors You Forgot Were Comedians

The new action film "Nobody" stars Bob Odenkirk as a mild-mannered family man whose resentment and suppressed fighting skills are awakened after thieves break into his home. This week, Adnan reviews film along with the 2012, Paul Thomas Anderson movie, "The Master." Adnan also recaps the SAG Awards and speaks with director Alexander Nanau, whose gripping documentary "Collective" has been nominated for two Academy Awards. And in honor of Bob Odenkirk, the guys give their picks for the "Mt. Rushmore of Serious Actors You Forgot Were Comedians." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 202151 min

The Last Blockbuster, French Exit Director Azazel Jacobs, Jessica Walters Tribute

The new film "The Last Blockbuster" follows the last remaining Blockbuster Video Store, located in Bend, Oregon, and it's manager who is struggling to keep it's doors open. This week Adnan reviews the Netflix documentary along with the 2006 film "Hollywoodland" and the 2012 film "Silver Linings Playbook." He also interviews director Azazel Jacobs, whose new film "French Exit" opens nationwide on Friday. In honor of "Hollywoodland" the guys give their picks for the 'Mt. Rushmore of Performances of Actual Hollywood Stars!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202153 min

Another Round, Raya and the Last Dragon, WGA Awards, Movies With Animals in the Title

Thomas Vinterberg's film "Another Round" earned him a 2021 Oscar nomination for Best Director. The film follows four high school teachers who consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives. On this week's episode, Adnan review the acclaimed film along with Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon" and Netflix's "The White Tiger." He also reviews the wonderful documentary "My Octopus Teacher" which garnered an 2021 Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Plus, the Writer's Guild of America Awards announced their winners over the weekend, bolstering the Oscar chances for several films. For this week's Mount Rushmore the guys give their picks for "Movies with Animals in the Title!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202139 min

2021 Oscar Nominations, Allen v. Farrow, Oscars Expert Ben Zauzmer, Worst Oscar Nominations Ever

The nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards are here! Adnan breaks down the biggest surprises and snubs for this year's ceremony including a head-scratching nomination for Glenn Close. He's also joined by Oscars expert, Ben Zauzmer, who's here to breakdown the frontrunners and odds for this year's awards! Adnan also reviews the four-part documentary "Allen v. Farrow" which profiles the horrific allegations and eventually downfall of Woody Allen. In honor of the 2021 Oscar nominations, the guys their picks for the 'Mount Rushmore of Worst Oscar Nominated Movies!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 202159 min

Coming 2 America, The Mauritanian, Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Nominations, Jodie Foster Films

Coming 2 America has officially claimed the #1 opening weekend of any streaming movie in the past 12 months! On this week's episode, Adnan reviews the highly anticipated sequel for the original 1988 comedy. He also reviews "The Mauritanian," which earned Jodie Foster this year's Golden Globe award for Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. He also recaps the winners of the 2021 Critics Choice Awards and reviews this year's BAFTA nominations. In honor of "The Mauritanian" the guys give their picks for the "Mt. Rushmore of Jodie Foster Films!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202146 min

The Father, 2021 Golden Globes Recap, Jermaine Fowler: Coming 2 America, Best Anthony Hopkins Films

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler virtually hosted this year's Golden Globe Awards from New York City and Los Angeles. On this week's Cinephile, Adnan recaps the biggest surprises and snubs from Sunday's ceremony including what he thought of Jodie Foster's big win and Jason Sudeikis' bad acceptance speech. Plus, Adnan reviews the wonderful new film "The Father," which stars Olivia Colman and Sir Anthony Hopkins, along with the Netflix film "I Care A Lot." Adnan also speaks with Jermaine Fowler, star of the highly anticipated comedy sequel "Coming 2 America!" In honor of "The Father," the guys give their picks for the best films starring Anthony Hopkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 20211h 6m

Supernova, Golden Globes Preview, Louie Anderson, Best Stanley Tucci Movies

Stanley Tucci stars opposite Colin Firth in the new film "Supernova," which tells the touching story of a gay couple who embark on a road trip as dementia starts to take hold of one of them. Adnan reviews the film and discusses Martin Scorsese's latest remarks on the state of cinema, where director said "Cinema Is Being Devalued by Content." Cinephile is welcome to speak with legendary comedian Louie Anderson, who joins the show to talk about his new movie "Coming 2 America" as well as his amazing career. Finally, in honor of "Supernova" the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of Stanley Tucci Roles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 20211h 4m

Judas and the Black Messiah, Falling, Sundance 2021, Best Polyglot Actors

Daniel Kaluuya is fantastic as Fred Hampton, chairman of the Black Panther Party in the new film "Judas and the Black Messaiah." This week on Cinephile, Adnan reviews the film along with Viggo Mortensen's directorial debut "Falling" and Ethan Hawke's new book "A Bright Ray of Darkness." He also recaps the best movies from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and takes a virtual tour of Joe Pesci's New Jersey home! And in honor of Viggo Mortensen, the guys give their picks for the 'Mount Rushmore of Polyglot Actors!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202147 min

Minari, Golden Globes & SAG Nominations, Joseph Mensch, Best Christopher Plummer Roles

Lee Isaac Chung's critically acclaimed film "Minari" follows a Korean American family who moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. On this week's Cinepihle, Adnan reviews the touching film and give his thoughts on both the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. He also speaks with film producer and director Joseph Mensch to talk about his new film "Payback." To honor the passing of actor (and proud Canadian!) Christopher Plummer, the guys give their picks for the "Mt. Rushmore of Christopher Plummer Movies!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202157 min

The Little Things, Joey Bada$$ & Lawrence Bender, Cloris Leachman , Best Dustin Hoffman Films

Adnan reviews the new star-studded HBO thriller "The Little Things" starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. He also reviews two classic films from 1997, "As Good As It Gets" and "Donnie Brasco." He also sits down to speak with legendary Hollywood producer Lawrence Bender as well as acclaimed rapper Joey Bada$$ to discuss their new short film "Two Distant Strangers," which is sure to garner a lot of buzz for this year's Academy Awards! In entertainment news, Cloris Leachman passed away at the age of 94 and Steven Spielberg wrote a touching letter about the persevering spirit of the movie theater experience. And as suggested by the listeners, Adnan and Joe give their picks for the 'Mt. Rushmore of Dustin Hoffman' films! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202159 min

Promising Young Woman, Pretend It's A City, Larry King's Passing, Best Female Revenge Movies

"Promising Young Woman" follows Carey Mulligan who plays a woman traumatized by a tragic event in her past, who seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path. This week on Cinephile, Adnan reviews the genre-bending film along with Martin Scorsese's Netflix mini-series profiling author Fran Lebowitz, "Pretend It's A City." In entertainment news, broadcasting legend Larry King passed away at the age of 87 over the weekend and the new James Bond film has been delayed for a third straight time. And in honor of "Promising Young Woman," the guys give their picks for the 'Best Female Revenge Movies!' All that and more on this week's Cinephile! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 202143 min

Nomadland, News of the World, Johnny Oleksinski, Best Frances McDormand Movies

Chloé Zhao's "Nomadland" follows a woman who after losing everything in the Great Recession embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. This week, Adnan reviews the Frances McDormand led film that is sure to be a favorite to win Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. Adnan also reviews Tom Hanks' latest film "News of the World" and gives his list of the Top 10 movies from 2020! Plus, NY Post writer & critic Johnny Oleksinski joins the show to talk about some his favorite films from the past year and how he started his career as a film critic. In honor of "Nomadland" the guys give their picks for the Mt. Rushmore of Frances McDormand Movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202159 min

Pieces of a Woman, 'Time' Documentary, Director Lance Oppenheim, Best Prison Movies

"Pieces of a Woman" follows the story a heartbreaking home birth that leaves a woman grappling with the emotional fallout which isolates her from her family and causes a chasm of grief. On this week's Cinephile, Adnan reviews the acclaimed Netflix film which is already generating a ton of Oscar buzz. He also reviews the wonderful new documentary "Time," which follows a woman as she campaigns for the release of her husband who is serving a 60-year prison sentence for a robbery. Adnan also speaks with director Lance Oppenheim about his new documentary "Some Kind of Heaven" that will leave you viewing retirement a little differently. And in honor of "Time," the guys give their picks for best prison movies ever made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202150 min

One Night In Miami, Small Axe: Mangrove & Lovers Rock, Best Movies Based on Plays

"One Night In Miami" marks Regina King's directorial debut and the film tells the story of a fictional meeting between Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcom X as they discuss the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement. The film is already garnering high praise among critics and is sure to be a contender at this year's Academy Awards. Adnan also reviews Steve McQueen's "Mangrove" and "Lovers Rock," which is a part of the director's "Small Axe Anthology" on Amazon Prime. In honor of Regina King the guys give their picks for the 'Mt. Rushmore of Movies Based on Plays." All that and more on this episode of Cinephile! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 202136 min

Wonder Woman 1984, Pixar's Soul, The Godfather Coda, Director Robert Jury, Best Political Thrillers

"Wonder Woman 1984" is the followup to the successful DC superhero movie starring Gal Gadot and much to the dismay of several prominent filmmakers, the movie premiered in select theaters as well as HBO Max over the weekend. Adnan reviews the film along with Pixar's "Soul" and Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone." He also speaks with director Robert Jury about his fantastic indie flick "Working Man!" Bob discusses what it was like shooting the film on a short timeline and his experience working with actors Talia Shire & Peter Gerety. For this week's Mount Rushmore the guys give their picks for the Political Thrillers ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 202055 min

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Kingdom of Silence, Director George Gallo, Best Holiday Movies

Adnan speaks with the writer and director of the new film "The Comeback Trail," George Gallo! George discusses what it was like to work with Robert De Niro again, the process of selling the script for "Midnight Run," and how he got started in Hollywood. It's a must-listen interview that you won't want to miss! Adnan also reviews Chadwick Boseman's final film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" along with the Showtime documentary "Kingdom of Silence." Plus, the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of Holiday Movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 20201h 8m

Sound of Metal, Michael J. Fox Book, A Recipe for Seduction, Best Band Movies

Adnan reviews what could be the best film of 2020, "Sound of Metal!" Riz Ahmed stars as a a heavy-metal drummer whose life is thrown into freefall when he begins to lose his hearing. Adnan also discusses the new Michael J. Fox book "No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality" and the 2009 documentary "For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism" Plus, Joe gives his review for a film that could give "Sound of Metal" some competition at the Oscars next year - "A Recipe For Seduction" - which is the epic collaboration between the Lifetime channel and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Finally, the guys give their picks for the Mt. Rushmore of Rock Band and Musician Movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202056 min

Mank, Tara Miele - Wander Darkly, Best David Fincher Movies, Sexy Colonel Sanders

Adnan interviews the director of the new film "Wander Darkly," Tara Miele! She's here to talk about how she came up with such an emotional story and what it was like to work with Sienna Miller and Diego Luna. Adnan also reviews David Fincher's new film "Mank" along with the Guy Ritchie film "The Gentlemen" and the Michael Shannon led drama "The Quarry." Plus, an update on the 2021 Oscars and Mario Lopez's greatest role yet - sexy Colonel Sanders. And in honor of "Mank" the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of David Fincher Movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202049 min

Hillbilly Elegy, David McKenna - "Embattled," Best Kevin Costner Movies

Adnan speaks writer David McKenna whose new film "Embattled" follows the son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion. David shares what it was like writing the film and discusses his previous works "American History X" and "Blow." On this week's episode Adnan reviews the new Ron Howard film "Hillbilly Elergy," which has been widely panned by critics, and the guys give their picks for the Mt. Rushmore of Kevin Costner Movies! Where will Waterworld land on their list? Only one way to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 202056 min

Let Him Go, Meryl Streep Raps, Ben Lyons, Best Stephen King Adaptations

Adnan is joined by friend-of-the-show, Ben Lyons, who's here to talk about the Oscar contenders he's most excited to watch this winter! Adnan also reviews the new Kevin Costner, Diane Lane thriller "Let Him Go." Plus, more and more movies are being pushed back to 2021, but it's okay because at least there is new audio of Meryl Streep rapping. For this week's Mt. Rushmore the guys give their picks for the best Stephen King Adaptations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202048 min

Downhill, The Untouchables, The Last Out - Sami Khan and Michael Gassert

After being condemned and chastised for his opinion that Todd Phillips' "Joker" is a bad, derivative film, Adnan is happy to announce that his analysis is valid because acclaimed director David Fincher is now on record saying that "Joker" is nothing more than a "Taxi Driver" ripoff! On this week's episode Adnan reviews the Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus led comedy "Downhill," along with the 1987 classic "The Untouchables." Adnan also sits down with Sami Khan and Michale Gassert, directors of the wonderful documentary "The Last Out" which profiles Cuban baseball players who share major league aspirations. Plus in honor of "Downhill" the guys give their picks for the Mt. Rushmore of Will Ferrell Movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202055 min

HBO's The Undoing, The Climb - Kyle Marvin & Mike Covino, Best Buddy Movies

HBO's new miniseries "The Undoing" follows Nicole Kidman portraying a successful therapist in New York whose life begins to unravel on the eve of publishing her first book. This week Adnan reviews the acclaimed miniseries along with the 1968 classic horror film "Rosemary's Baby." Adnan also pays tribute to Canadian icon Alex Trebek, who passed away over the weekend at age 80. Cinephile is happy to welcome to the show Kyle Marvin and Mike Angelo Covino, stars, director and producers of the wonderful new buddy comedy "The Climb," which opens in select theaters Friday. And in honor of "The Climb," the guys give their picks for the best Buddy Movies of all time on this week's Mt. Rushmore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 202048 min

On The Rocks, Sean Connery Tribute, Irwin Winkler: Life in Movies, Best Father/Daughter Movies

Bill Murray and Rashida Jones star in "On the Rocks", marking this the third time Murray has worked with writer/director Sophia Coppola. Adnan reviews "On the Rocks" along with Barry Sonnenfeld's 1991 film "Addams Family." He also takes a look at the career of Sean Connery after the actor's passing over the weekend. Cinephile is happy to welcome legendary Hollywood producer Irwin Winkler to the podcast! Mr. Winkler is here to talk about his great new book "Life in Movies: Stories from 50 years in Hollywood" which available online or in store now. Finally, in honor of "On the Rocks" the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of Father/Daughter movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 20201h 2m

Borat 2, The Comey Rule, Quibi Shutting Down, Jeff Daniels Roles

Adnan review's the new Amazon Prime movie "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." Find out what he thinks of the sequel to the 2006 original, starring Sasha Baron Cohen! He also reviews Showtime's "The Comey Rule" and discusses the shutdown of Quibi after just six months of operation. And in honor of "The Comey Rule," Adnan and Joe give their picks for the best Jeff Daniels roles in this week's "Mount Rushmore!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202034 min

150th Episode! The Trial of the Chicago 7, Robert De Niro, Best Directors of All Time

It's the 150th episode of Cinephile and to celebrate we're playing one of Adnan's all time favorite interviews in the history of the show. That's right, Travis Bickle himself, Mr. Robert De Niro! Plus Adnan reviews Aaron Sorkin's new Netflix film "The Trial of the Chicago 7" along with the HBO documentary "Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth." And for this very special episode, Adnan and Joe give their picks for the "Mt. Rushmore of Personal Favorite Directors!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202045 min

War With Grandpa, The Good Lord Bird, Tug Coker, Best Ethan Hawke Films

Adnan reviews the new Robert De Niro led family film "The War With Grandpa" along with the new Ethan Hawke mini-series "The Good Lord Bird." He also speaks with actor Tug Coker to talk about season 2 of his CW show "Now We're Talking!" As always Scott Rogowsky joins the show for Rags Time and in honor of "The Good Lord Bird" the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of Ethan Hawke Films! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202054 min

Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Best Buddy Road Trip Movies

Adnan reviews the acclaimed 2020 drama "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" along with the classic 1967 film "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." He also speaks with Daphne Maxwell Reid who played Aunt Viv on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." She's here to talk about the 30th anniversary special reunion of the show, which is set to air this Thanksgiving. After, Adnan sits down with Scott Rogowsky for the return of Rags Time and then the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of Buddy Road Trip Movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 202050 min

FX's Fargo, Glenn Kenny's "Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas," Best TV Shows Based On Movies

Chris Rock stars in Season 4 of FX's hit series "Fargo," which premiered on Sunday night. On this week's Cinephile, Adnan reviews the first two episodes of the Noah Hawley drama, along with the 1954 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return." Adnan also speaks with Writer and Journalist Glenn Kenny about his new book "Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas." And in honor of "Fargo," the guys give their picks for the Best TV Shows Based on Movies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202056 min

Emmy's 2020 Recap, TIFF 2020 Recap, Capone Review, Best Bad Biopics

In an unprecedented virtual Emmy Awards, Pop TV's acclaimed series "Schitt's Creek" swept the comedy categories, while HBO's "Watchmen" and "Succession" dominated the Limited Series and Drama categories, respectively. Adnan gives his full recap of the 2020 Emmy Awards including all the biggest surprises and snubs from the evening. He also recaps the latest news and the best movies to come out of this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which saw the Francis McDormand led film "Nomadland" take home the People's Choice Award. Adnan also reviews the terrible 2020 Tom Hardy film "Capone," which was so bad that it inspired this week's Mount Rushmore segment of "Worst Biopics Ever Made!" All that and more on this week's Cinephile! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202035 min

I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Antonio Campos - The Devil All The Time, Strangest Movies Ever

Adnan reviews Charlie Kaufman's latest (and strangest) film to date, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things." He also speaks with director Antonio Campos about his new film "The Devil All The Time," which is now streaming on Netflix. As always, Scott Rogowsky joins the show for Rags Time! This week his here to talk about his late night binge of movies from the 1970s. And in honor of Charlie Kaufman, the guys give their picks for the strangest movies ever made. All that and more on this edition of Cinephile! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 20201h 0m

Tenet, David Smick, Rags Time with Scott Rogowsky, Best Christopher Nolan Movies

After months of buildup and delays Christopher Nolan has finally released his new film, "Tenet." Adnan gives his thoughts on the movie and talks about what it was like seeing his first film in theaters since the start of the pandemic. Adnan is also joined by director David Smick who is here to discuss his new documentary "Stars & Strife," which is an inspiring film about a divided America and the politics of hate. As always, Scott Rogowsky joins the show for Rags Time! This week he talks about his binge into the films of Albert Brooks. And in honor of "Tenet" the guys give their picks for the "Mount Rushmore of Christopher Nolan films!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 202057 min

The Assistant, Eurovision Song Contest, Author Iain Reid, Steve Martin's 'All of Me,'

Adnan reviews the critically acclaimed indie film "The Assistant," which follows a day in the life of a young woman working for a toxic film executive. Plus Adnan speaks with Canadian author Iain Reid, author of the book "I'm thinking of Ending Things," which was adopted into a film by Charlie Kaufman and Netflix. As always Scott Rogowsky joins the show for Rags Time. This week he's here to talk about the 1984 Steve Martin film "All of Me" and he pitches Adnan his idea for a movie that could save the planet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 202049 min

The One and Only Ivan, Birds of Prey, Oliver Stone Book, Swingers, Best Oliver Stone Movies

Adnan reviews the new Disney+ film The One and Only Ivan, along with the Margot Robbie film Birds of Prey! He also gives his thoughts on the new book by legendary director Oliver Stone, Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game. And in honor of Chasing the Light, this week the guys give their picks for the "Mount Rushmore of Oliver Stone Movies!" Plus, Scott Rogowsky joins the show to about the the 1996 film Swingers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 202057 min

Project Power, Sam Hobkinson, Scott Rogowsky, Best Film Years

Adnan reviews Netflix's brand new action flick Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt! He also speaks with director Sam Hobkinson to talk about his new Netflix documentary series Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia, which profiles the FBI's infamous investigation into New York City's "Five Families." And as always, Scott Rogowsky joins the show for Rags Time! This week he looks into the life of Polly Platt, Hollywood's "Invisible Woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202050 min

Antkind, Blow Out, Scott Rogowsky, Brian De Palma Films

Adnan reviews all 705 pages of Charlie Kaufman's debut novel Antkind along with the 1981 film Blow Out. After, the guys give their picks for the "Mt. Rushmore of Brian De Palma Movies" and Scott Rogowsky joins the show for "Rags Time!" where he discusses the classic 1954 Federico Fellini film La Strada. In entertainment news - Mulan is debuting on Disney+, Ben Affleck is directing another movie, and James Gandolfini was a huge Green Day fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202053 min

Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia, TIFF 2020 Lineup, Scott Rogowsky, New York Titled Movies

Adnan review's the new Netflix mob documentary "Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia," which details the FBI's multi-year investigation that led to the takedown of notorious "Five Families." He also recaps the newly announced lineup for this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which is set to take place in September. After such a great appearance on last week's show, Scott Rogowsky joins Cinephile for a brand new segment and discusses the John Cassavetes film "Husbands" and the HBO series "Watchmen!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 202042 min

Watchmen, Emmy Nominations, Scott Rogowsky, Comic-Inspired Movies

The 2020 Emmy Nominations are here and Adnan breaks down all the biggest surprises and snubs, including "Better Call Saul" actress Rhea Seehorn's glaring omission in the Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category. Adnan also reviews HBO's "Watchmen" before giving his picks for the best 'comic-inspired materials' of all time. and speaks with Scott Rogowsky to talk about Paul Schrader's 1979 film, "Hardcore!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 202054 min

The Morning Show, The Boys, Biggest TV Flops, 1994 Oscars

Adnan reviews of the Apple TV+ original series, "The Morning Show." Plus, Joe gives a special guest review for season one of Amazon Prime's superhero drama, "The Boys." In honor of Adnan's review of "The Morning Show," the guys give their picks for the Mount Rushmore of Greatest TV Flops and then they re-pick the 1994 Oscars on the penultimate edition of Total Recall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 202049 min

Greyhound, Palm Springs, James Andrew Miller, Jim Carrey's New Book

Tom Hanks new film "Greyhound" profiles an inexperienced U.S. Navy captain that must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by Nazi U-boat wolfpacks. Adnan reviews the World War II film along with the new Andy Samberg movie, "Palm Springs" and Jim Carrey's debut book "Memoirs and Misinformation: A Novel" Plus, Adnan speaks with great James Andrew Miller to talk about his new podcast "Origins: Almost Famous Turns 20." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 202054 min

Introducing "Origins: Almost Famous Turns 20"

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Origins is back! James Andrew Miller brings you behind the scenes of the Cameron Crowe classic that put us on the bus with Stillwater and taught us what life on the road with a Rock-n-Roll band was all about - not to mention adolescent love and heartbreak. Come join Jim as he brings the band back together and sits down with the cast, starting with the writer and director himself, Cameron Crowe - plus Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, rock stars Peter Frampton & Nancy Wilson, and more. It's all happening. Don't miss it. ALMOST FAMOUS now available on Digital and Blu-Ray from Paramount Home Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 20203 min

Hamilton, Scarface, Matt Schrader, Best Fictional Gangsters

The hit Broadway show "Hamilton" started streaming on Disney+ over the weekend and Adnan gives his thoughts on the remarkable Lin-Manuel Miranda musical! Along with "Hamilton" Adnan reviews the 1983 Brian De Palma film "Scarface," the 1994 drama "Il Postino" and 1999 film "The End of the Affair." Adnan also speaks with Matt Schrader, host of the podcast "Blockbuster: The Story of James Cameron" which profiles the prolific director's rise to fame. The guys then give their picks for the greatest fictional gangsters of all time and re-pick the 1992 Oscars for this week's Total Recall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 20201h 20m