Cinephile: Essays, Interviews, and Tales from the Red Carpet

Adnan Virk, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, film critic, and host of the wildly popular Cinephile podcast, invites readers on an exhilarating voyage of humanity through film in his electrifying debut book. Expanding far beyond the podcast, Virk crafts an insightful and irreverent exploration of cinema's power to illuminate the human experience—the beautiful, the tragic, and the absurd.

From the swoon-worthy lessons on love found in When Harry Met Sally to the pain of forbidden love in Brokeback Mountain to the cautionary tales of unchecked ambition in Ex Machina, Virk dives into movies that define, challenge, and reflect society at its best and worst. But this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a lively conversation filled with sharp wit, personal insights, and fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbits that film lovers crave.

With his trademark humor and encyclopedic knowledge, Virk doesn’t just analyze movies—he uses them as a lens to explore timely themes of race, religion, politics, and sports in these unprecedented times. Cinephile is both a passionate love letter to cinema and a brilliant examination of humanity itself. Whether you're a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, this book will leave you entertained, enlightened, and eager to watch more.