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Hosted by movie critic Tre'vell Anderson and movie obsessive Ray Love Jr., SEATED aims to instigate the Black moviegoing experience through weekly conversations dissecting first-run films from the Black gaze. We also celebrate Black classics and faves with Black Cinema Games and share what's giving us Good Vibes Only with our recommendations segment. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow Website: https://www.seatedshow.com

  1. PILLION Movie Review + SENTIMENTAL VALUE | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 25

    3 DAYS AGO

    PILLION Movie Review + SENTIMENTAL VALUE | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 25

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are logging off the apps and mounting up for this week's review of A24's freaky-deaky new "DomCom," PILLION. The film is a tickling exploration of queer power dynamics, pulling back the curtain on kink culture while tackling the messy reality of navigating a "discreet" lifestyle in the modern dating world. Ray and Tre'vell bring their safe words to the mic as they unpack their complicated reaction to this wildly provocative, boundary-pushing comedy. Tune in for their verdict: is this R-rated trip a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Screen-To-Page" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Black movies adapted from books. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:58 - Fresh Out: Sentimental Value (Spoiler Free) 00:6:54 - Pillion Full Review (Spoiler Free) 00:38:20 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:41:29 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:42:56 - Black Critic Spotlight: Rendy Jones, Yahoo 00:43:58 - Black Cinema Games: Page-To-Screen 00:52:26 - Good Vibes Only: Pose S2:E3, Heated Rivalry S1:E3   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds   TITLES DISCUSSED American Fiction starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Sterling K. Brown (Directed by Cord Jefferson) The Hate U Give starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa (Directed by George Tillman Jr.) Heated Rivalry starring Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud, Robbie G.K. (Created by Jacob Tierney) Pillion starring Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp (Directed by Harry Lighton) Pose starring Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter, Indya Moore (Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals) Precious starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey (Directed by Lee Daniels) Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith, Shira Haas (Directed by Joachim Trier) The Sun Is Also A Star starring Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, John Leguizamo, Gbenga Akinnagbe (Directed by Ry Russo-Young) Zane's Addicted starring Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, Tasha Smith, Tyson Beckford, Emayatzy Corinealdi (Directed by Bille Woodruff)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    58 min
  2. GOAT Movie Review + THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 24

    9 MAR

    GOAT Movie Review + THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 24

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the arena to unpack the guts to glory underdog struggle in this week's review of the latest from Sony Pictures Animation, GOAT. Starring Caleb McLaughlin in a commanding performance, alongside heavy hitters Gabrielle Union and the legendary Jenifer Lewis, the film dives headfirst into the intense pressure, legacy, and sacrifices required to truly be the greatest of all time. Ray and Tre'vell break down the film's competitive edge and grapple with their reactions to its high-stakes narrative. Tune in for their verdict: is this star-studded feature a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the iconic past roles of the GOAT cast. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:01:31 - The Perfect Neighbor, 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards 00:12:42 - GOAT (Spoiler Free) 00:38:20 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:39:01 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:40:18 - Black Critic Spotlight: Korey Coleman, DoubleToasted.com 00:41:15 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It 00:51:09 - Good Vibes Only: Petal Rock Black by Willow, FLO's NPR Tiny Desk Concert CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds TITLES DISCUSSED Angels in the Outfield starring Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brenda Fricker, Tony Danza (Directed by William Dear) The Book of Clarence starring LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, Anna Diop (Directed by Jeymes Samuel) GOAT starring Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan (Directed by Tyree Dillihay) If I Had Legs I'd Kick You starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater (Directed by Mary Bronstein) Into The Spiderverse starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali (Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman) Like Mike starring Lil' Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song (Directed by John Schultz) Love & Basketball starring Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Haysbert (Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood) Lurker starring Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu (Directed by Alex Russell) The Perfect Neighbor starring Barbara Niven, Perry King, Susan Blakely, Linda Darlow (Directed by Douglas Jackson) The Princess & The Frog starring Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley (Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements) Puss In Boots starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton (Directed by Chris Miller) Rebel Ridge starring Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman (Directed by Jeremy Saulnier) Remember The Titans starring Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Donald Faison, Wood Harris (Directed by Boaz Yakin) The Secret Life of Bees starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys (Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood) Sorry, Baby starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, Louis Cancelmi (Directed by Eva Victor) Train Dreams starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy (Directed by Clint Bentley) Zootopia 2 starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster (Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    58 min
  3. Movies Dominate the 2026 NAACP Image Awards: MBJ, Sinners, & Viola Davis | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 23

    2 MAR

    Movies Dominate the 2026 NAACP Image Awards: MBJ, Sinners, & Viola Davis | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 23

    At the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards hosted by Deon Cole, the film Sinners swept the ceremony as the night's biggest winner with Michael B. Jordan taking home the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year award. Focusing tightly on the movie-related moments of the ceremony, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. draw a sharp contrast between the tone of this year's Image Awards' unapologetic celebration of Black art as a response to the recent BAFTAs n-word controversy. They also debate exactly who the target audience is for this type of telecast and share their critical thoughts on what it would take to make the broadcast a more exciting viewing experience for the audience at home.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    41 min
  4. A24's THE MOMENT Movie Review + LOVE, BROOKLYN and NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 22

    23 FEB

    A24's THE MOMENT Movie Review + LOVE, BROOKLYN and NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 22

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. head straight to the VIP section for this week's review of A24's neon-drenched new film, THE MOMENT. Starring pop icon Charli xcx in a gritty, pulsating performance that brings her signature club-kid energy to the big screen, the film explores the intoxicating, chaotic, and often dangerous highs of sudden viral stardom. Ray and Tre'vell turn up the volume to unpack their complicated reaction to this hyper-pop cinematic trip. Tune in for their verdict: is this club-ready drama a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Movie Jams" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the best soundtracks from Black films that center around fictional musical artists. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join   00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:01:09 - Fresh Out: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Love, Brooklyn 00:08:34 - The Moment (Spoiler Free) 00:38:05 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:39:18 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:40:28 - Black Critic Spotlight: Carla Hay, Culture Mix 00:41:48 - Black Cinema Games: Movie Jamz 00:54:07 - Good Vibes Only: Why Did They Break Up? hosted by Toure, Got 2B Real CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds   MOVIES DISCUSSED Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream starring Beyoncé (Directed by Beyoncé and Ed Burke) The Bodyguard starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs (Directed by Mick Jackson) Hustle & Flow starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson (Directed by Craig Brewer) Krush Groove starring Blair Underwood, Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels (Directed by Michael Schultz) Love, Brooklyn starring André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr. (Directed by Rachael Abigail Holder) The Moment starring Charli xcx, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Alexander Skarsgård (Directed by Aidan Zamiri) Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie starring Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Jared Raab (Directed by Matt Johnson) Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping starring Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Chris Redd, Questlove, Nas, Usher (Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone) Purple Rain starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Clarence Williams III (Directed by Albert Magnoli) Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour starring Taylor Swift (Directed by Sam Wrench)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    1h 3m
  5. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Movie Review + SEND HELP | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 21

    18 FEB

    28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Movie Review + SEND HELP | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 21

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. gear up for a terrifying trip to a post-apocalyptic Britain in this week's spoiler-free review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the highly anticipated horror sequel plunges us into the lawless mainland where a young survivor is captured by a sadistic, track-suited cult of killers. Meanwhile, a solitary doctor (Ralph Fiennes) attempts to find a cure—and some humanity—in an infected "Alpha" inside a massive, macabre monument made of skulls. Ray and Tre'vell brave the rage virus to unpack the film's chaotic and bloody world. They ask the central question: Can a fresh, Black directorial vision actually breathe new life into the apocalypse, or is it getting suffocated by the machine of an accelerated franchise rollout? Tune in for their verdict: is this infected nightmare a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Who Said That?!" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Nia DaCosta's directorial catalog. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join   00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:00:49 - Fresh Out: Send Help 00:05:55 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review (Spoiler Free) 00:43:33 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:45:11 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:46:40 - Black Critic Spotlight: Elliott Collins, Movie Files 00:48:00 - Black Cinema Games: Who Said That?! - Nia DaCosta Edition 00:56:21 - Good Vibes Only: Get Rec'd w/ Straw Hat Goofy Nia DaCosta interview, Suddenly Amish, Jade + X.D: The Blackest Show About Nothing   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds   MOVIES DISCUSSED 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman (Directed by Nia DaCosta) Send Help starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel (Directed by Sam Raimi) Hedda starring Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nina Hoss (Directed by Nia DaCosta) The Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson (Directed by Nia DaCosta) Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson, Lily James, Luke Kirby, James Badge Dale (Directed by Nia DaCosta) Candyman (2021) starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo (Directed by Nia DaCosta)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    1h 4m
  6. THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE Movie Review + 2026 Oscars Nominations | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 20

    9 FEB

    THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE Movie Review + 2026 Oscars Nominations | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 20

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. prepare for a spiritual awakening in this week's review of THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE. Starring Amanda Seyfried in a transcendent performance as the founder of the Shakers, the film paints a lush, reverent portrait of a woman claiming her divinity against the backdrop of the 18th century. Ray and Tre'vell explore the quiet power of the biopic, but can't help wondering about who usually receives this specific type of soft, prestigious lighting. They ask the central question: What would it actually look like to give a Black woman this kind of cinematic grace? Tune in for their verdict: is this religious drama a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Black films that share similar spiritual themes. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:00:53 - 2026 Oscars Nominations 00:21:50 - The Testament of Ann Lee Movie Review (Spoiler Free) 00:44:02 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:46:50 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:47:25 - Black Critic Spotlight: Sarah Vincent, SarahGVincentReviews.com 00:48:33 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It 00:58:21 - Good Vibes Only: Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006), Sol And The Gang CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds APPENDIX The Testament of Ann Lee starring Amanda Seyfried (Directed by Mona Fastvold) All Day Movie Stay by Chris K. aka Chris Cinema  Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit starring Whoopi Goldberg, Lauryn Hill, Sheryl Lee Ralph (Directed by Bill Duke) Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. starring Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Nicole Beharie, Conphidance (Directed by Adamma Ebo) The Color Purple (1985) starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg) The Five Heartbeats starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix (Directed by Robert Townsend) The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale starring Fantasia Barrino, Loretta Devine, Kadeem Hardison, Viola Davis (Directed by Debbie Allen) Bugonia starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau (Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos) Frankenstein (2025) starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz (Directed by Guillermo del Toro) F1: The Movie starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem (Directed by Joseph Kosinski) Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn (Directed by Chloé Zhao) Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator, Odessa A'zion (Directed by Josh Safdie) One Battle After Another starring Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) The Secret Agent starring Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria (Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho) Dreamgirls starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson (Directed by Bill Condon) Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith, Shira Haas (Directed by Joachim Trier) Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo (Directed by Ryan Coogler) Train Dreams starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones (Directed by Andrew Haigh) Diary of a Mad Black Woman starring Kimberly Elise, Jennifer Lewis, Shemar Moore, Tyler Perry (Directed by Darren Grant) Madea's Family Reunion starring Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe (Directed by Tyler Perry)

    1h 8m
  7. HAMNET Movie Review + SONG SUNG BLUE and BLKNEWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 19

    29 JAN

    HAMNET Movie Review + SONG SUNG BLUE and BLKNEWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 19

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. travel back to 16th-century England for this week's review of HAMNET. Starring Jessie Buckley as the fierce, intuition-led Agnes and Pedro Pascal as her drifting playwright husband, the film offers a lyrical look at the devastating loss that sparked a masterpiece. Ray and Tre'vell look beyond the period costumes to grapple with the film's heavy emotional toll. They ask the hard questions: Is the "tortured genius" actually worth the trauma they inflict on their family? And why is that specific archetype—the brilliant artist whose greatness excuses their absence—a title seldom explored through Black narratives in film? Tune in for their verdict: is this literary adaptation a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Same Energy" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Black films that mirror the themes of Hamnet. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Editor's Note 00:00:27 - Show Intro 00:01:22 - Fresh Out: Song Sung Blue 00:05:46 - Fresh Out: BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions 00:09:35 - Hamnet Review (Spoiler Free) 00:44:16 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:45:42 - Rotten Tomatoes Rating 00:46:42 - Black Critic Spotlight: Tim Cogshell, LAist/FilmWeek 00:47:55 - Black Cinema Games: Same Energy 00:59:57 - Good Vibes Only: Origin (2023), Ghostlight (2024) CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds MOVIES DISCUSSED Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Jacobi Jupe, Noah Jupe (Directed by Chloé Zhao) Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson (Directed by Craig Brewer)  BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions starring Shaunette Renée Wilson, Kaneza Schaal, Hope Giselle, Bria Samoné Henderson (Directed by Kahlil Joseph) Exhibiting Forgiveness starring André Holland, Andra Day, John Earl Jelks, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Directed by Titus Kaphar) All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt starring Charleen McClure, Moses Ingram, Reginald Helms Jr., Zainab Jah, Sheila Atim, Chris Chalk (Directed by Raven Jackson) Fences starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson (Directed by Denzel Washington) Till starring Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg (Directed by Chinonye Chukwu) Ghostlight starring Keith Kupferer, Dolly de Leon, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen (Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson) Origin starring aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, Blair Underwood (Directed by Ava DuVernay) The Deliverance starring Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo'Nique (Directed by Lee Daniels) Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo'Nique   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    1h 7m
  8. DEAD MAN'S WIRE Movie Review | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 18

    18 JAN

    DEAD MAN'S WIRE Movie Review | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 18

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. review DEAD MAN'S WIRE, the new true-crime thriller starring Bill Skarsgård, with supporting turns from Colman Domingo and Myha'la. The duo contrasts the film with 2022's Breaking (starring John Boyega) to ask a central question: Who gets to be a "vigilante folk hero" and who becomes a "tragic martyr"? Does a "fight the system" narrative land differently when we know that, for Black folks, the police snipers usually don't miss? Tune in to hear if it's a "Seated," "Stream It," or "Skip It." Plus, the tables have turned as Tre'vell puts Ray in the hot seat for the Colman Domingo edition of Black Cinema Games, and they close out with Good Vibes Only. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:00:30 - Our First Listener Letter 00:15:55 - Dead Man's Wire Topline Reaction (Spoiler Free) 00:46:14 - Dead Man's Wire Deep Dive Review (Spoiler Filled) 01:00:55 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 01:01:41 - Rotten Tomatoes Rating + Letterboxd Score 01:02:39 - Black Critic Spotlight: André Hereford, Metro Weekly  01:04:02 - Black Cinema Games: The Soundbite Game ft. Colman Domingo 01:14:13 - Good Vibes Only: In Proximity Podcast with SINNERS Cultural Consultant Dolly Li, Spotlight (2015)   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: holla@seatedshow.com   CREDITS Hosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.  Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven Media Editor: Ray Love Jr. Theme Music: Buckroll Animation: Agung Adhi Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds   TITLES DISCUSSED Dead Man's Wire starring Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, Myha'la (Directed by Gus Van Sant) Companion starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén (Directed by Drew Hancock)  Rustin starring Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright, Audra McDonald (Directed by George C. Wolfe) Zola starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, Ari'el Stachel, Colman Domingo (Directed by Janicza Bravo) If Beale Street Could Talk starring KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Dave Franco, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, Ed Skrein, Brian Tyree Henry, Regina King (Directed by Barry Jenkins) Assasination Nation starring Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, Abra, Anika Noni Rose, Colman Domingo, Maude Apatow, Bill Skarsgård (Directed by Sam Levinson) Legendary HBO Max starring Dashaun Wesley, Jameela Jamil, Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer (Directed by Rik Reinholdtsen) Selma starring David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Ava DuVernay) All The President's Men starring Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman (Directed by Alan J. Pakula) Fear The Walking Dead starring Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Colman Domingo Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Colman Domingo (Directed by Steven Spielberg) Passing Strange starring Colman Domingo (Directed by Spike Lee) The Birth of a Nation starring Nate Parker, Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo, Aja Naomi King, Gabrielle Union (Directed by Nate Parker) Spotlight starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Rachel McAdams (Directed by Tom McCarthy)

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Hosted by movie critic Tre'vell Anderson and movie obsessive Ray Love Jr., SEATED aims to instigate the Black moviegoing experience through weekly conversations dissecting first-run films from the Black gaze. We also celebrate Black classics and faves with Black Cinema Games and share what's giving us Good Vibes Only with our recommendations segment. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow Website: https://www.seatedshow.com

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    Fiftyleven Media, Slayzhon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025
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