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Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet (Best Book for Film Buffs, Celebrity Interviews)

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Availability:In StockContributor:Adnan VirkPublish date:8/26/2025Pages:250
Language:EnglishPublisher:MangoISBN-13:9781684818549ISBN-10:1684818540UPC:9781684818549Book Category:Social Science, Performing Arts, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Popular Culture, Film, MemoirsBook Topic:History & CriticismSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.62 inchesWeight:0.6812Product ID:SC6DNGACP0
Behind the Scenes with Hollywood's Brightest Stars

"A wonderful book full of my favorite kinds of stories."


-J. K. Simmons, Academy Award-winning actor


Cinephile is a sharp, heartfelt, and wildly entertaining celebration of cinema from Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and podcast host Adnan Virk--part interviews with Hollywood stars, part film buff manifesto, and full-on love letter to the silver screen. Whether he's recounting the red carpet chaos at the Oscars the night Moonlight won Best Picture or reliving his first time meeting Robert De Niro ("Can I call you Bob?"), Virk blends personal anecdotes, film history, and laugh-out-loud commentary.


Virk captures the magic of movies by interviewing the iconic actors and directors who created them. Get the scoop on the films that shaped pop culture as Virk talks with legends including J. K. Simmons, Billy Bob Thornton, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Mahershala Ali, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Hart, Josh Duhamel, and many more.


With unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments and the emotional themes that connect us all--love, obsession, ambition, failure--Cinephile explores fandom, criticism, and what great stories can teach us about the human condition.


Inside, you'll find:



  • Interviews with famous actors and directors that pull back the curtain on classic and contemporary movies.

  • Insider stories from the red carpet, ESPN studios, and the Cinephile podcast archives.

  • Reflections on Martin Scorsese's filmography, the best movies by genre, standout and overrated performances, award snubs, the future of cinema, and more.


If you've ever sobbed through Tokyo Story, argued about Heat, or felt seen by a character on-screen more than anyone in real life--then Cinephile is for you.

Language:EnglishPublisher:MangoISBN-13:9781684818549ISBN-10:1684818540UPC:9781684818549Book Category:Social Science, Performing Arts, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Popular Culture, Film, MemoirsBook Topic:History & CriticismSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.62 inchesWeight:0.6812Product ID:SC6DNGACP0
Virk, Adnan: -

Adnan Virk is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, film critic, and the longtime host of the Cinephile podcast, where he reviewed over 336 films across 8 years. Known for his sharp wit, cinematic passion, and behind-the-scenes access, he has hosted red carpet and backstage coverage of the Academy Awards for Oscar.com and Facebook Live. A beloved personality in both sports and film circles, Virk brings deep cultural insight and humor to every story he tells.

His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB Network, DAZN, and beyond, earning praise for blending personal passion with a scholar's knowledge of cinema. Cinephile is his first book, a vibrant celebration of movies and the human stories behind them.

He currently lives in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.

Publisher: Mango

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