Cinephile with Adnan Virk

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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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  • the-justin79
    Adman the nicest guy on the radio
    The pod is enjoyable. I was hoping to find a review on monkey man (3 maple leafs) and an older movie that I always wanted to get your take on Wind River. 2017 (4 maple leaf). Sorry if you have done them and I just didn’t find them.
  • _drewski
    Welcome
    Love the pod! No offense to cote but it’s been way better having a producer who actually likes talking movies
  • Roderick Jayne
    The Best Film podcast
    This is the best film podcast out there. Adnan has an amazing ability to pack so much knowledge into every review and every segment. Always an great listen! Could use 20% less Cote
  • AtulSofat
    Too long
    Like the new producer but of course miss Cote. However the pod has become too long. Keep it tight!
  • Ihatecountrymusic
    Like pod but tell the movie name before you start talking about it
    Love the content but too many times I have no idea what movie you are reviewing. After Skywalkers you started talking about some movie on critically acclaimed Netflix 64 rotten tomatoes even rewinded still not clear what movie it was maybe Wild Thing. You do this a lot let’s try and start review with name of movie and where you can watch it. I listen when I’m in my car or walking dog so I am unable viewing the page of description. Maybe slip in the name post production.
  • get0ffthefl0or
    🍁🍁🍁🍁
    Love it. Great commentary. Opinions are well researched. Love chemistry between Adnan and Harry especially. Kudos to Adnan, always responsive on social especially when it comes to cinema, baseball, and slushees.
  • DocLouIowa
    Acrophobia not agoraphobia
    Agoraphobia is fear of the market place, open spaces. These people don’t like to leave the home. Acro is about heights. Loved Man on a Wire. Doc Lou Iowa.
  • Jpm1015
    A must for movie fans!
    Adnan asked for more OGs to chime in. Ask and you shall receive! Adnan is the most well versed movie reviewer you will hear on a podcast. He’s insightful, has a wide range of knowledge on directors, writers, genre of movies, etc. He will introduce you to something you didn’t know and also add some humor with personal stories (car breaking down, getting fixed, and Eagles’ hat buying are a few of my favorites). I agree with “most” of his takes (however The Hitman was not as good as advertised. I agree with Claire more in that it was tough to get through, but hey, they can’t all be winners in the summer of Glen Powell). Regardless, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this podcast, one of the few I subscribe to, a MUST for any movie fan! I put a lot of weight into Adnan’s reviews before watching a film. His movie knowledge and depth of his cinematic library experience continues to impress! Anyway, I’ll be listening to the next episode. Keep it up!
  • TheSusanGEmery
    A review, from Susan G. Emery
    Best. Podcast. Ever. Adnan is brilliant, eloquent, funny, entertaining & on point, most of the time! And he’s hot. 😍🔥 Harry is a great addition, as well. Now, if only he’d watch the greatest TV shows ever made, Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon, dammit!
  • Kdmdjdjdjd
    Wut
    Literally during the middle of summer movie season, the actual busiest time of the year, go to biweekly. Baffling
  • MB2421
    The Best
    My favorite weekly podcast. Insightful and funny with great interviews. Adnan is the best!
  • Wrasslinfan91
    Top tier
    The worlds on its perfect axis when adnan says nice things about the Detroit lions. Easy five stars. Been listening for years. But the lions content made me rate and review.
  • Yobal_1
    One of the best podcast about film!
    I look forward to Adnan’s review of new and old movies every week, he has a genuine love of cinema that is apparent in every episode. He offers his, along with other film critics’, honest review of the movies he highlights in an entertaining and informative way.
  • JDM35
    Working Blue in Hollywood
    From The Third Man to Third Base and Emma Thompson to Milt Thompson, Adnan and newly-crowned producer, HDH, cover all the bases in the latest in film, TV, and sometimes sports. Bolstered by a Murderer’s Row of guests including Hollywood directors, actors, writers, producers and, occasionally, The Quiz Daddy Scott Rogowsky, Adnan blends an encyclopedic knowledge of cinema with sharp wit, unyielding curiosity and an utter disdain for theater concessions prices. Subscribe, rate and review to keep this kid in the picture.
  • yetefsy
    Tuesday
    I’m dying of cancer. What a wonderful way to show the dignity we want. Tuesday is a heartfelt and a smart way to tackle this subject. Love the show and you.
  • autcollins13
    5 STARS!
    This is a great movie podcast for film lovers. Adnan has single-handedly turned me into a movie guy (so much that I’m now logging all films I watch and giving my own rating and review) . Can’t wait to keep listening to this great show, thanks Adnan!
  • Danger Zone 55
    Great Pod
    I enjoy this movie pod
  • Xnewf
    Adnan and Mahomes are awesome!
    Harry, aka HDH, is definitely a top notch Patrick Mahomes impersonator. Really adds to the show with his film knowledge. Adnan continues to be his usual high energy (don’t do meth kids) self. As an ex-pat, I love his Canadian biases. He is entertaining, knowledgeable and still, after all these years, is Sally Fields-like: yes, Adnan, we like you, we really like you.
  • Curtis_64
    Great Podcast
    Adnan’s passion for film & TV is undeniable. I’ve been a fan of his since the ESPN days and Harry is a GREAT addition to the Pod. Previously I said The Departed was not a great movie. I would like to edit that review by saying it’s a great movie with a terrible ending. Everybody gets shot and then the closing sequence is a CGI rat crawling across the railing..? C’mon..were they short on time and ideas then ask for help from a 7th grader? LOVE the pod and the download notification for new episodes always makes me smile. Cheers!
  • Mcpeakdc
    Best Movie Podcast Around!
    As an avid Cinephile listener I can easily say that this podcast is one of the best for movie aficionados out there. Not only does Adnan give you current reviews, but he also gives great movies that any aspiring cinephile need to have on their resume. Adnan is an amazing storyteller that engrosses the listener in tales of a dinner with Bob Costas and Ben Mankiewicz or a random car repair man that fixed his car in a parking lot. More than that Adnan is just a great guy, he is always willing to engage with fans on social media and his warmth and care always shines through. I for one am proud to be a fan from day one and a member of the old guard!
  • Chasemc123
    I listen every week
    I’m writing this review because Adnan told me to
  • cvccchv
    OG
    Adnan out here begging for OGs to rate and review. Riding with Adnan since SVP and Russillo so there’s my bonafide. Love Adnan. Pay the teachers. 5 leaves.
  • Film-connoisseur
    Ebbs and Flows
    The show is okay. There are some episodes I really enjoy and others that I stop listening. I appreciate Adnan, but there are times that I feel like he intentionally tries to be “higher class” in his movie tastes while unfairly bashing a movie for the sake of a laugh. I am not a Tom Cruise guy but even I can admit Top Gun Maverick was great.
  • @BrettSBaker
    Live, love, laugh and download Cinephile!
    As a diehard listener since episode one I can honestly say Adnan, and now Harry, make me a smarter movie watcher. Every week they not only give us great insight into the latest releases, but they also do an excellent job of looking back at all kinds of cinema. It’s literally the good, the bad, and the ugly, in an easy to consume format that educates and entertains. Adnan’s critical eye and informed takes do a real service for those of us that love movies, and he does it in a way that’s incredibly conversational and without airs. To top it off I think Harry is probably the best wingman he’s had running the show. He’s as curious and insightful as a show host could ask for. Bottom line, if you like movies this should be part of your weekly listening.
  • Thebadguy127
    Love it!!!
    Listening since episode one. I Love Adnan and I will truly miss Chris Cote. I love this show! I have since the beginning and I’ve never missed an episode!🍁🍁🍁🍁
  • Max Eck
    He got dumped
    His very simplistic thoughts on movies has finally been kicked off the Meadowlark media feed. You likeScorsese? Wow, bold. Chris Cote thought he sucked…good luck on the mlb network (is that even a thing???)
  • DBlack519
    Great addition to the show
    This is one podcast that I listen to weekly. Thank you for your honest reviews and insight into being an avid movie lover. As entertaining as Cody was, I believe Harry is a great upgrade and new upside to the podcast. His insight is great as another big movie guy. And him seeing films Adnan hasn’t and the discovery of new films is excellent. Please keep Harry around for the long haul. He is fantastic.
  • DevildogET
    Olberman
    Clown. Ridiculous how bad he is.
  • X in Austin
    Rusty Shackleford
    Love this show. One of THE best on Meadowlark. Keep it up, Captain.
  • RIRJL
    The return of Rags
    I first got into the podcast when I heard Scott Rogowsky talking about The Verdict plus a eulogy of Ned Beatty. Hurt myself with laughter. I like Cote on the main LeBatard show but he’s an albatross here with his next to no film knowledge. Love that Adnan reviews old movies too as I’m a big TCM fan. Double Indemnity episode was great. Got me to go back and rewatch.
  • r y a n
    Great Interviews & Reviews
    Not only does Adnan have an incredible competence to review films, he is also one of greatest interviewers out there. Leaving this review after the Barry Sonnenfeld episode, Adnan’s pointed questions led to some great stories (Danny DeVito at the urinal). A compilation of past interviews would make a great series of episodes!
  • TigersJC86
    It’s fine but
    I appreciate he sees all kinds of movies but the Scorsese obsession gets real old real fast. The Tom cruise hate is also borderline weird-I understand why, Hollywood is full of sleeze and all kinds of skeletons in closets-just review the movies
  • ETAction!
    Used to be great. Now I can’t listen.
    Used to love this show. When Joe was the co host. Now Chris Cote is a part of the show and he is unbearable. His production is poor, he is not funny, witty, or clever. And worst of all, Chris Cote knows nothing about movies. Why is he part of the show? Adnan is great, always will be. Get rid of Chris and I’m back on board.
  • Jlu33
    Mr Deeds greater then Waterboy
    After hearing Adnan’s take on the lebatard show that Mr. Deeds is better then The Waterboy tells me everything i need to know. Mr Deeds is terrible. The Waterboy is a Classic. Sampson has all the reasons in the world to be mad about Adnan being allowed to be a movie critic.
  • Not again Who Dat
    Awkward
    And loving it
  • Graylander1
    Foreign Movies
    Until you review Godzilla-1, I’m going to stop listening to this podcast.
  • Vccchvbczxvbbb
    It’s time
    Chris cote nepo baby bit is old. Get Mayes to replace him.
  • CalamityJaneDoe11
    Huge blind spot for female stories
    I’m a big cinefile, and I thought this might be a good podcast to geek out to. I listened to a few episodes and can’t listen to any more. Both of these guys have a real lack of understanding of female characters and make zero effort to understand their experience. It’s not a male thing it’s specifically these guys. The take seems always male centered with undertones of easily bruised masculinity. We know this is how Hollywood traditionally has been but it’s tired. As a reviewer, missing 50% of human stories does not make you a good authority on the success, relevancy or poignancy of film.
  • DJ Delish
    More A & S!!
    More Adnan and Samson!! Couple of movie buffs cutting it up!!
  • Art - Art of Fatherhood
    Fantastic movie podcast
    Adnan’s podcast is great and he asks solid questions to his guests. It shows the passion he has for movies. Plus as a listener I appreciate the amount of research he puts in for each episode and guest.
  • ziAKilla
    Due to time constraints we now move forward in our action!
    Great info very entertaining better than Ebert & Roper! This baseball guy knows movies! No Cinephobe though!
  • Loyal 300
    The Killer on Netflix
    Love the show and keep up the good work! I bet it’s probably on your list, but please give your review on The Killer! I thought it was amazing and would love your take…
  • JDubz9979
    Top quality movie pod.
    Superb knowledge from Adnan and the everyman balance from Chris makes this pod well worth the listen for anyone that likes cinema!
  • Violin Mustard
    Samson is right
    Adnan is like an Ai simulator of every movie review on the internet. Plus he speaks so fast I have to listen at .5 speed. And Cote is the complete opposite. So it works.
  • theusualsuspect26
    Salacious & Scorsese
    Scott Spinelli put it best when he said, “leave it to you to find the three most salacious lines in a 350 page book.” It happens far too often in Adnan’s review of movies and when talking to authors that the filthier parts get the most shine. I wish it came across as funny, but honestly, when it happens it’s creepy…it gives me Marv Albert back-biter vibes. And listen, we get it…Adnan loves Scorsese. If you’re a fan, great…you’ll enjoy the podcast. But it really feels like he brings him up every episode. With Killers of the Flower Moon on the horizon, it will literally be a topic every week until the premier and then through award season. Simply unbearable. I was a fan from way back and I wish I could say I enjoy this pod, but I simply don’t anymore. 🍁
  • bigmp2
    Last Tango in Paris
    Wow, too much. Love your stuff, but this was over the top and disgusting.
  • jrodrocks510
    Favorite Texts
    Chris should set his favorite text conversations in the iPhone Messages app. You can choose up to 9 conversations that are pinned to the top so he can always see them.
  • qbozza
    Adnan > Samson
    Please continue to berate Samson for his impossibly bad opinions. It brings light into this world of darkness.
  • gabevsamin
    Tom Cruise
    Tom saved the movie industry! Don’t some respect on hie name. Love the top 5 lists with Samson and the podcast. Chris keep being you
  • xlinkinparkfan
    Great Reviews!
    Love hearing what Adnan has to say. Very well done!
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