Cinephile with Adnan Virk

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Golden Globes Nominations, Chris Beachum of Gold Derby, Uncut Gems Dec 11, 2019

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The nominations for the 2020 Golden Globes have been announced and Adnan breaks all the biggest snubs and surprises by the Hollywood Foreign Press! Adnan is also joined by Gold Derby's Chris Beachum to discuss all the nominations for the January award show and how that might affect the nominations for the 2020 Oscars! For this week's Total Recall, Adnan and Joe re-pick the 1999 Academy Awards. Plus, Joe does stand up!

Reviews: Uncut Gems, Yesterday, Stan & Ollie, Stockholm, Fight Club, The Hudsucker Proxy

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Jojo Rabbit, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, Deirdre Fenton, Imaginary Friends Dec 04, 2019

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"Jojo Rabbit" is one of the most touching and heartfelt movies of the year! On this week's episode, Adnan reviews the Taika Waititi directed film, along with "Ford v Ferrari," and Tom Hanks' "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." Adnan also welcomes director Deirdre Fenton to talk about her great documentary, "One night." And in honor of "Jojo Rabbit," Adnan and Joe give their picks for the best movies that feature an imaginary friend. Finally, Adnan unveils a special new segment that will surely have the Academy Awards streaming with anger!

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Motherless Brooklyn, Late Night, Best Book Adaptations, SopranosCon Nov 27, 2019

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Motherless Brooklyn has been a passion project for Edward Norton for over 20 years! Well, Norton's finally made his film and on this week's episode, Adnan reviews "Motherless Brooklyn" along with Mindy Kaling's movie "Late Night!" Adnan and Joe give their picks for the Best Movies Based on Books for this week's Mount Rushmore. Adnan also lived his dream this weekend when he attended "Sopranoscon" in the New Jersey Meadowlands!

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Judy, Tara Wood, Greatest Sopranos Characters Nov 20, 2019

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Renée Zellweger is sure to get an Academy Award nomination Best Actress for her portrayal as Judy Garland. On this week's podcast, Adnan reviews her new film, "Judy," along with the latest film by director Pedro Almodóvar, "Pain and Glory." Plus, Adnan speaks with director Tara Wood about her new documentary "QT8: The First Eight," which profiles the first eight films by Quentin Tarantino. This week, the guys finish their six month long "Bada binge" where Adnan has recapped each episode of the Sopranos and to celebrate, the guys give their picks for the greatest Sopranos characters!

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Parasite, Errol Morris, Best Documentaries Nov 13, 2019

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Parasite is the Korean movie taking the world by storm! Winner of the Palme d’Or at 2019 Cannes Film Festival, it has already grossed over $10 million in the USA. This week, Adnan reviews the new film by acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho! Adnan also speaks with legendary documentarian Errol Morris about his new film, American Dharma. Plus, in honor of Mr. Morris, the guys give their picks for the greatest documentaries ever made!

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Dolemite Is My Name, Shea Serrano, One Location Movies Nov 06, 2019

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"Dolemite Is My Name" is sparking a renaissance for Eddie Murphy's career and for good reason. On this week's episode, Adnan reviews the new Netflix Original movie and speaks with the hilarious Shea Serrano about his new book "Movies (And Other Things)." Adnan and Joe also make their picks for the best movies set in one location." Spoiler Alert: Glengarry Glen Ross made the list.

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The Lighthouse, Jim Miller, Papa Virk! Oct 30, 2019

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'The Lighthouse' is the highly anticipated new film by Robert Eggers (director of 2016's 'The Witch') which follows two lighthouse keepers trying to maintain their sanity while living on a remote New England island in the 19th century. On this week's episode, Adnan reviews Eggers' sophomore effort. Writer Jim Miller calls into the podcast to talk about some of the most impactful movies that he's ever seen. Adnan is also joined by his dad, Papa Virk, to discuss the wonderful new Netflix documentary 'Salam - The First Muslim Nobel Laureate.'

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Marriage Story, Abominable, Rebecca Keegan Oct 23, 2019

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"Marriage Story" is already being considered a contender for the Oscar's Best Picture category, but what did Adnan think of the film? He saw Noah Baumbach's latest movie at the New York Film Festival and gives his thoughts on today's episode! Adnan is also joined by Rebecca Keegan of The Hollywood Reporter to talk about "The Irishman," Francis Ford Coppola, and whether Superhero Movies are considered "cinema." Plus, Adnan and Joe give their picks for the best Dreamworks animated films of all time!

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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, Robert Forster Oct 16, 2019

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Jesse Pinkman is back! Adnan reviews the highly anticipated Netflix film, "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." On the same day that the movie was released, "El Camino" actor Robert Forster passed away and in honor of his lifeliong career, Adnan replays an interview he did with the actor that was conducted on October 16th, 2018. Adnan and Joe give their picks for the Mount Rushmore "Movies Based on TV Shows." All that and more on this week's Cinephile!

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The Joker, Rob Hart, Batman Movies Oct 09, 2019

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"The Joker" is the most polarizing movie of 2019 and for good reason. On this week's episode, Adnan gives his review of Todd Phillips' retelling of one Pop Culture's most notorious villains. Martin Scorsese says that Superhero Movies should not be considered cinema and Adnan explains why you should never question the GOAT's judgement. And in honor of "The Joker," Adnan and Joe give their picks for the best Batman movies ever made in this week's Mount Rushmore segment!

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