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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. YOU, ME & TUSCANY Review ft. Brooke Obie + FANTASY LIFE and YOU'RE DATING A NARCISSIST | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 29

    16 HR AGO

    YOU, ME & TUSCANY Review ft. Brooke Obie + FANTASY LIFE and YOU'RE DATING A NARCISSIST | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 29

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are packing their bags and pouring the Aperol Spritz for a lush romantic getaway in YOU, ME & TUSCANY. And for the very first time, the hosts are bringing a plus-one to the function: esteemed film critic Brooke Obie of Black Girl Watching! Starring the multi-talented Halle Bailey and the internet's favorite leading man, Regé-Jean Page, this Will Packer-produced rom-com serves up breathtaking Italian vistas, undeniable chemistry, and all the messy, swoon-worthy drama we love to see.  The trio get into the nitty-gritty of the film's romantic beats, unpacking whether this Euro-trip fantasy actually gives what it's supposed to give. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this sun-drenched romance a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, Tre'vell and Brooke go head-to-head in a special Will Packer edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the producing titan's iconic catalog of romantic hits. 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 00:01:37 - Brooke Obie Intro - Subscribe to Black Girl Watching Newsletter 00:02:55 - Fresh Out: Fantasy Life 00:05:48 - Fresh Out: You're Dating A Narcissist 00:09:58 - You, Me & Tuscany Review (Spoiler-Free) 00:36:47 - You, Me & Tuscany: Aziza Scott Clip 00:42:34 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:44:36 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:45:46 - Black Critic Spotlight: George M. Thomas for Akron Beacon Journal 00:46:42 - Black Cinema Games: Will Packer Edition 00:56:53 - Good Vibes Only: The Comic Shop, The Sam Sanders Show (What Are The Best RomComs Ever?), wHimsy! By Destin Conrad   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 MENTIONED About Last Night starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Joy Bryant (Directed by Steve Pink) Baggage Claim starring Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs, Boris Kodjoe (Directed by David E. Talbert) Beast starring Idris Elba, Iyana Halley, Leah Sava Jeffries, Sharlto Copley (Directed by Baltasar Kormákur) Book Club starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen (Directed by Bill Holderman) The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim (Directed by Kristoffer Borgli) Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green starring J. Alphonse Nicholson (Directed by Joseph Megel) Girls 5eva starring Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry (Created by Meredith Scardino) Girls Trip starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish (Directed by Malcolm D. Lee) Last Holiday starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Gérard Depardieu (Directed by Wayne Wang) The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem (Directed by Rob Marshall) Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth (Directed by Phyllida Lloyd) Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma, John Bradley (Directed by Kat Coiro) Matlock (2024) starring Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio (Created by Jennie Snyder Urman) Michael starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller (Directed by Antoine Fuqua) My Big Fat Greek Wedding starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine (Directed by Joel Zwick) The Photograph starring Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams, Y'lan Noel (Directed by Stella Meghie) She-Hulk: Attorney at Law starring Tatiana Maslany, Jameela Jamil, Ginger Gonzaga, Mark Ruffalo (Created by Jessica Gao) Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku (Directed by Ryan Coogler) Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants starring Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel (Directed by Ken Kwapis) Something's Gotta Give starring Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand (Directed by Nancy Meyers) Takers starring Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez (Directed by John Luessenhop) Think Like A Man starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Taraji P. Henson, Regina Hall (Directed by Tim Story) Trois starring Gary Dourdan, Kenya Moore, Gretchen Palmer, Chrystale Wilson (Directed by Rob Hardy) What Men Want starring Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Richard Roundtree, Tracy Morgan (Directed by Adam Shankman) What Women Want starring Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda (Directed by Nancy Meyers) Wicked: For Good starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey (Directed by Jon M. Chu)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    1hr 6min
  2. THE DRAMA Movie Review + THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, I WILL KILL YOU, and PROJECT HAIL MARY | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 28

    7 APR

    THE DRAMA Movie Review + THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, I WILL KILL YOU, and PROJECT HAIL MARY | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 28

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. RSVP for the most stressful pre-wedding week of the year in their review of Kristoffer Borgli's dark, provocative, and deeply uncomfortable A24 romantic comedy, THE DRAMA. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a blissfully engaged couple whose picture-perfect relationship is derailed by a shocking, unforgivable confession, the film unravels into a chaotic psychological stress test that questions the limits of empathy, morality, and forgiveness. Ray and Tre'vell dive deep into the messy relationship dynamics to unpack their complicated reaction to the film's hypocrisy and moral weaponization. Tune in for their verdict: is this squirm-inducing nuptial nightmare a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games titled "The Z-List," highlighting other standout movies starring Zendaya. 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 00:02:16 - Fresh Out: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, They Will Kill You, Project Hail Mary 00:07:32 - The Drama Initial Reaction (Spoiler-Free) 00:15:16 - The Drama Trailer Clip 00:15:46 - The Drama Full Review (Spoiler-Filled) 00:44:36 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:45:17 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:46:01 - Black Critic Spotlight: Brandon Lewis for FandomWire.com  00:46:57 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It (The Z-List) 00:56:53 - Good Vibes Only: Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17, Where In The World is LawDo   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 The Best Man starring Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau (Directed by Malcolm D. Lee) Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist, Darnell Appling (Directed by Luca Guadagnino) The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim (Directed by Kristoffer Borgli) Dune: Part Two starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem (Directed by Denis Villeneuve) The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson (Directed by Michael Gracey) Patti Cake$ starring Danielle Macdonald, Bridget Everett, Siddharth Dhananjay, Mamoudou Athie (Directed by Geremy Jasper) Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub (Directed by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller) Space Jam: A New Legacy starring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green (Directed by Malcolm D. Lee) Spider-Man: Homecoming starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya (Directed by Jon Watts) They Will Kill You starring Zazie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton (Directed by Kirill Sokolov) Uncorked starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance, Niecy Nash, Matt McGorry (Directed by Prentice Penny)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    1hr 5min
  3. THE BRIDE! Movie Review + Hoppers | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 27

    26 MAR

    THE BRIDE! Movie Review + Hoppers | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 27

    Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. review Maggie Gyllenhaal's gothic romance THE BRIDE! Starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, the film reimagines the Frankenstein mythos with punk energy and feminist agency. Tune in for their verdict: "Seated," "Stream It," or "Skip It?" Plus, a "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games highlighting films directed by Black women for Black Women's History Month (word to Jessie Woo), concluding with Good Vibes Only.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:38 - Fresh Out: Hoppers (Spoiler Free) 00:07:55 - The Bride! Full Review (Spoiler Free) 00:39:21 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:40:25 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings 00:41:01 - Black Critic Spotlight: Joelle Monique, NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour 00:42:04 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It (Black Women Directors) 00:52:33 - Good Vibes Only: Kings of B'more by R. Eric Thomas, Abandoned Gardens Still Grow by Will Rhem Jr.   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 Atlantics starring Mame Bineta Sane, Amadou Mbow, Ibrahima Traoré, Nicole Sougou (Directed by Mati Diop) The Bride! starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz (Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal) The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine (Directed by Christopher Nolan) Eve's Bayou starring Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield (Directed by Kasi Lemmons) Hoppers starring Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco (Directed by Daniel Chong) The Photograph starring Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams, Y'lan Noel (Directed by Stella Meghie) Queen & Slim starring Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny (Directed by Melina Matsoukas) Young. Wild. Free. starring Algee Smith, Sierra Capri, Sanaa Lathan, Mike Epps (Directed by Thembi Banks)   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join

    59 min
  4. Sinners & Losers: Our Hella Honest 2026 Oscars Recap | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 26

    26 MAR

    Sinners & Losers: Our Hella Honest 2026 Oscars Recap | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 26

    At the 98th Academy Awards, Ryan Coogler's Sinners made history before the envelopes were even opened with a record-breaking 16 nominations. But when the dust settled, did the Academy actually get it right? Focusing tightly on the biggest snubs and surprises of the night, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. deliver a hella honest recap of the 2026 Oscars. The duo celebrates the long-overdue flowers given to the Sinners family, including Michael B. Jordan's massive, first-ever Oscar win for Best Actor, Coogler taking home Best Original Screenplay, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw making history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography. However, the hosts also draw a sharp critique of the Academy's voting block, unpacking what it means for a Black-led film to dominate the culture but still lose Best Picture to One Battle After Another. Tune in to hear their unfiltered thoughts on who actually won the night, who got played, and how they would fix the broadcast.   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

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

    16 MAR

    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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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

    1hr 3min
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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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  • Creator
    Fiftyleven Media, Slayzhon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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