On this episode of Cinephile, Adnan gives his review of Disney's new live action film, Aladdin. In honor of Will Smith's genie in the film, Adnan gives his picks for the Mt. Rushmore of Will Smith Movies. Adnan also speaks with filmmaker CJ Wallis about his documentary Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who knew Too Much, which is streaming now on Netflix. 
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Aladdin Review, Will Smith Movies, CJ Wallis

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.

TV & Film

Film Reviews

Film Interviews

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.


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Coming to America + Jeff Garlin

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

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.
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Keith Olbermann + Curb Your Enthusiasm

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.
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Godzilla X Kong + Ikiru

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.
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Aladdin Review, Will Smith Movies, CJ Wallis

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