Cinephile with Adnan Virk

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The Last Blockbuster, French Exit Director Azazel Jacobs, Jessica Walters Tribute Mar 31, 2021

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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!'

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Another Round, Raya and the Last Dragon, WGA Awards, Movies With Animals in the Title Mar 24, 2021

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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!"

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2021 Oscar Nominations, Allen v. Farrow, Oscars Expert Ben Zauzmer, Worst Oscar Nominations Ever Mar 15, 2021

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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!'

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Coming 2 America, The Mauritanian, Critics Choice Awards, BAFTA Nominations, Jodie Foster Films Mar 10, 2021

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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!"

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The Father, 2021 Golden Globes Recap, Jermaine Fowler: Coming 2 America, Best Anthony Hopkins Films Mar 01, 2021

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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.

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Supernova, Golden Globes Preview, Louie Anderson, Best Stanley Tucci Movies Feb 24, 2021

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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!

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Judas and the Black Messiah, Falling, Sundance 2021, Best Polyglot Actors Feb 17, 2021

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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!'

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Minari, Golden Globes & SAG Nominations, Joseph Mensch, Best Christopher Plummer Roles Feb 10, 2021

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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!"

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The Little Things, Joey Bada$$ & Lawrence Bender, Cloris Leachman , Best Dustin Hoffman Films Feb 03, 2021

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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!

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Promising Young Woman, Pretend It's A City, Larry King's Passing, Best Female Revenge Movies Jan 27, 2021

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"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!

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