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Reel Cousins

by Maz Badie and Amir Fathi

Join cousins Maz and Amir every week as they discuss a favorite movie of theirs, talking about it's production, cast, interesting facts and best scenes.

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  1. "Fight Club"

    The Reel Cousins take on Fight Club (1999), the mind-bending cult classic starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton—and one of Maz’s TOP 3 favorite movies of all time! Underground fights, unforgettable twists, and complete chaos. We break down David Fincher’s iconic film, its legendary performances,...

  2. "No Man's Land"

    The Reel Cousins head back to 1987 for No Man’s Land, the slick crime thriller starring Charlie Sheen and D.B. Sweeney. Fast Porsches, undercover cops, stolen cars, and peak ’80s attitude. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether this underrated cult favorite still holds up today....

  3. "F1"

    In this episode of Reel Cousins, we’re reviewing 2025's "F1", the high-speed racing drama starring Brad Pitt. We break down the story, performances, racing sequences, soundtrack, and incredible Formula 1 visuals — plus whether the movie delivers enough excitement for both longtime F1 fans and...

  4. "To Live and Die in LA"

    In this episode of Reel Cousins, we dive into the gritty, stylish, and relentlessly intense 1985 crime thriller To Live and Die in L.A., directed by William Friedkin, the filmmaker behind The French Connection and The Exorcist. Starring William Petersen as reckless Secret Service agent Richard...

  5. "The Notebook"

    Maz and Amir discuss 2004's romantic-drama, "The Notebook" starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

  6. "The Godfather"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1972's iconic film, "The Godfather" starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton.

  7. "Se7en"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1995's thriller, "Seven" starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey.

  8. "Fracture"

    Cousins, Maz and Amir, discuss 2007's thriller, "Fracture" starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling.

  9. "Primal Fear"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1996's suspense-drama, "Primal Fear" starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.

  10. "L.A. Confidential"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1997's crime-drama, "L.A. Confidential" starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, James Cromwell and Danny DeVito.

  11. "Meet the Parents"

    Maz and Amir discuss 2000's comedy, "Meet the Parents" starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.

  12. "Father of the Bride"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1991's romantic comedy, "Father of the Bride" starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

  13. "Shutter Island"

    Maz and Amir discuss 2010's thriller, "Shutter Island" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley and directed by Martin Scorsese.

  14. "School Ties"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1992's drama, "School Ties" starring Brendan Frasier, Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell and Cole Hauser.

  15. "Lord of War"

    2005's drama, "Lord of War" starring Nicholas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto and Bridget Moynahan.

  16. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1988's comedy, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine.

  17. "Crazy, Stupid, Love.

    The guys discuss 2011's romantic-comedy, "Crazy, Stupid, Love." starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon.

  18. "Get Shorty"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1995's comedy, "Get Shorty"starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo and Danny DeVito.

  19. "Spies Like Us"

    Maz and Amir discuss 1985's comedy, "Spies Like Us" starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd.

  20. "One Battle After Another"

    Maz and Amir discuss last year's Oscar nominated film, "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Teyana Talyor, Chase Infiniti and Regina Hall.

  21. "Rounders"

    1998's drama, "Rounders" starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. Probably the best poker movie of all time.

  22. "Notting Hill"

    1999's romantic-comedy, "Notting Hill" starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

  23. "Last Christmas"

    2019's holiday movie, "Last Christmas" starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson and Michelle Yeoh.

  24. "Good Will Hunting"

    1997's drama, "Good Will Hunting" starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams and Minnie Driver.

  25. "The Talented Mr. Ripley"

    1999's drama-suspense,, "The Talented Mr. Ripley" starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow.

  26. "Sicario"

    2015's crime-drama-thriller, "Sicario" starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin.

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    Join cousins Maz and Amir every week as they discuss a favorite movie of theirs, talking about it's production, cast, interesting facts and best scenes.

  28. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

    2008's drama, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Taraji P. Henson, directed by David Fincher.

  29. "Zodiac"

    2007's thriller, "Zodiac" starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr.

  30. "No Time To Die"

    2021's Bond movie, "No Time To Die" starring Daniel Craig.

  31. "Die Hard"

    1988's action movie, "Die Hard" starring Bruce Willis.

  32. "Copland"

    1997's drama, "Copland" starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Harvey Keitel.

  33. "Stripes"

    1981's comedy classic, "Stripes" starring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis.

  34. "My Best Friend's Wedding"

    1997's romantic comedy, "My Best Friend's Wedding" starring Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney.

  35. "Top Gun"

    1986's action film, "Top Gun" starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Kelly McGillis.

  36. "The Shining"

    1980's horror film, "The Shining" starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall.

  37. "Casino"

    1995's drama, "Casino" starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone.

  38. "Made"

    2001's comedy, "Made" starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn.

  39. "Heat"

    1995's crime-drama, "Heat" starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.

  40. "The Departed"

    2006's crime drama, "Te Departed" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Vera Farmiga and Alec Baldwin.

  41. "Old School"

    2003's comedy, "Old School" starring Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn.

  42. "Beverly Hills Cop"

    1984's comedy, "Beverly Hills Cop" starring Eddie Murphy.

  43. "Tropic Thunder"

    2008's comedy, "Tropic Thunder" starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey and Tom Cruise.

  44. "The Killer"

    2023's action-thriller, "The Killer" starring Michael Fassbender.

  45. "Spectre"

    2015's Bond film, "Spectre" starring Daniel Craig as James Bond.

  46. "Snatch"

    2000's comedy, "Snatch" starring Brad Pitt, Jason Statham and Stephen Graham.

  47. "The Nice Guys"

    2016's comedy, "The Nice Guys" starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.

  48. "Boomerang"

    1992's comedy, "Boomerang" starring Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens and Halle Berry.

  49. "The Karate Kid"

    1984's original, "The Karate Kid" starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and William Zabka.

  50. "Horrible Bosses"

    2011's comedy, "Horrible Bosses" starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join cousins Maz and Amir every week as they discuss a favorite movie of theirs, talking about it's production, cast, interesting facts and best scenes.

HOSTED BY

Maz Badie and Amir Fathi

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