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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  

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  

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  

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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)  

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

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)

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are serving up their unfiltered reaction to the 2026 Golden Globes and they have hella questions. Teyana Taylor may have secured the gold for One Battle After Another, but is it for the right role? Are they playing in Ryan Coogler's face? And how do they feel about the new "Best Podcast" category? Tune in for their verdict: was the three-hour ceremony a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:00:45 - Historical Context on the Golden Globes 00:04:55 - Shoutout To The Black Media Working The Carpet And Show Zuri Hall and Justin Sylvester: Correspondents, E! News Robin Lori: Getty Angelique Jackson: Variety Jason Armond: Photographer, LA Times Simone Corbett: Producer, Entertainment Tonight Nischelle Turner: Correspondent, Entertainment Tonight AB+DM -  Ahmad Barber and Donte Maurice, Video/Portrait Photographers of Winners/Presenters 00:07:59 - Golden Globes Review Review 00:53:57 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 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 One Battle After Another starring Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Chase Infiniti, Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) Marty Supreme starring Timothee Chalamet, Gwenyth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator,Odessa A'zion, Fran Drescher (Directed by Josh Safdie) Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (directed by Ryan Coogler) Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal (Directed by Chloé Zhao) The Hollywood Reporter: Critic's Notebook: Nikki Glaser Outshines an Otherwise Tone-Deaf Golden Globes Telecast by Daniel Fienberg The Wrap: In a Time of Turmoil and Trauma, the Golden Globes Didn't Read the Room by Steve Pond  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. kick off the new year diving into Josh Safdie's chaotic ping-pong drama Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet with a supporting role by Tyler, The Creator. They unpack the film's chaotic energy and decide if this box office darling is actually worth being seated for or if you can save your coins.  After dropping their verdict, they get into their must-see "Dumpuary" movies for the season. Plus, a "Soundbite" edition of Black Cinema Games and the year's first batch of Good Vibes Only recommendations.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:08 - Skip Intro 00:00:39 - Dumpuary Must-Sees 00:12:07 - Marty Supreme Review 00:38:58 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:40:07 - Rotten Tomatoes Scores 00:40:47 - Black Critic Spotlight: Shawn Edwards, Fox4 News Kansas City 00:41:35 - Black Cinema Games: The Soundbite Game 00:49:19 - Good Vibes Only: Variety's Director on Director: Ryan Coogler + Spike Lee, Coach Carter   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 Marty Supreme starring Timothee Chalamet, Gwenyth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator,Odessa A'zion, Fran Drescher (Directed by Josh Safdie) The Testament of Ann Lee starring Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman (Directed by Mona Fastvold) The Housemaid starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar (Directed by Paul Feig) Dead Man's Wire starring Dacre Montgomery, Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo (Directed by Gus Van Sant) Send Help starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien (Directed by Sam Raimi) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes (Directed by Nia DaCosta) Glory starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman (Directed by Edward Zwick) Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist (Directed by Luca Guadagnino) Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, Jack O'Connell, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (directed by Ryan Coogler) The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt (Directed by Benny Safdie) Get On Up starring Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis; Craig Robinson; Octavia Spencer (Directed by Tate Taylor) Ali starring Will Smith, Jamie Foxx (Directed by Michael Mann) Selma starring David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Ava DuVernay) Coach Carter starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ashanti, Robert Ri'chard, Channing Tatum (Directed by Thomas Carter) Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky (Directed by Spike Lee)

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. roll out the red carpet and spill the tea for the cinematic event of the season: The First Annual Super Seated Awards. In this year-end review, the duo looks back at a rollercoaster year in film, handing out their own chaotic superlatives to the theatrical releases that defined 2025. From the box office behemoths that kept cinemas alive to the high-profile bombs that crashed and burned on opening weekend, no title is safe from their scrutiny. Ray and Tre'vell break down the industry's biggest surprises, the "what were they thinking?" disasters, and the under-the-radar gems that deserved way more love. Which movies secured a permanent spot in pop culture history, and which ones are best left on the cutting room floor? And because your voice matters, head over to our Instagram to cast your vote on the nominees! Tune in to hear who takes home the gold (and who gets the participation trophy) in this special recap. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.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 We Strangers Starring Tina Lifford, Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Directed by Anu Valia) Warfare Starring D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Directed by Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza)  Sinners Starring Delroy Lindo (Directed by Ryan Coogler) Bride Hard Starring Rebel Wilson, Da'vine Joy Randolph (Directed by Simon West) Mickey 17 Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomie Ackie (Directed by  Bong Joon Ho) Twinless Starring Dylan O'Brien, Tasha Smith (Directed by  James Sweeney)  Lurker Starring Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox (Directed by Alex Russell) Familiar Touch Starring Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle (Directed by Sarah Friedland) Thelma Starring June Squibb, Richard Roundtree (Directed by Josh Margolin) Opus Starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich (Directed by Mark Anthony Green) From The World of John Wick: Ballerina Starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves (Directed by Len Wiseman) Weapons Starring Julia Garner (Directed by Zach Cregger) The Preacher's Wife Starring Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Jenifer Lewis (Directed by Penny Marshall) MA Starring Octavia Spencer (Directed by Tate Taylor) The Wiz Starring Michael Jackson, Diana Ross (Directed by Sidney Lumet) AMC A-List A24 x IMAX Moonlight Starring Andre Holland, Trevante Rhodes (Directed by Barry Jenkins) Spring Breakers Starring Selena Gomez, Mila Kunis (Directed by Harmony Korine) Black Swan Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis (Directed by Darren Aronofsky) Hereditary Starring Toni Collette (Directed by Ari Aster) Ex Machina Starring Oscar Isaac (Directed by Alex Garland) One of them Days Starring KeKe Palmer, SZA, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Joshua David Neal, Dewayne Perkins (Directed by Lawrence Lamont) Splitsville Starring Dakota Johnson, Kyle Marvin, Stephen Adekolu (Directed by Michael Angelo Covino)  Sorry, Baby Starring Eva Victor, Naomie Ackie (Directed by Eva Victor) Hedda Starring Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss (Directed by Nia DaCosta) Outerlands Starring Asia Kate Dillon, Lea DeLaria (Directed by Elena Oxman) The Actor Starring Andre Holland (Directed by Duke Johnson) Kiss of the Spider Woman Starring Jennifer JLO Lopez, Tonatiuh (Directed by Riff Raff Starring Gabrielle Union, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson, Jennifer Coolidge (Directed by Dito Montiel) Shadow Force Starring Kerry Washington, Omar Sy (Directed by Joe Carnahan) One Battle After Another Starring Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) Kiss of the Spider Woman Starring Jennifer JLO Lopez, Tonatiuh, Diego Luna (Directed by Bill Condon) One Battle After Another Starring Chase Infiniti, Leonardo DiCaprio (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) Hamnet Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal (Directed by Chloe Zhao) Sinners Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton (Directed by Ryan Coogler)

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. don their 3D glasses for the latest installation of James Cameron's visually overwhelming, darker, and explosive return to Pandora in AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. Starring Zoe Saldaña in another raw, grief-stricken performance as Neytiri, alongside Sam Worthington and the ferocious new Ash People, the film expands the Na'vi lore into dangerous, volcanic territory. Ray and Tre'vell dive deep into the flames to unpack their complicated reaction to the immersive spectacle. Tune in for their verdict: is this three-hour blockbuster a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"  Plus, the hosts play a special "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games highlighting Fire and Ash cast members Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, and Laz Alonso. 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 00:00:42 - Fresh Out: Sean Combs: The Reckoning (The Diddy Documentary Produced by 50 Cent) 00:04:19 - Fresh Out: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 00:08:21 - Avatar: Fire And Ash Review 00:47:30 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:51:30 - Rotten Tomatoes Scores 00:53:00 - Black Critic Spotlight: Shawn Edwards, Fox4 News Kansas City 00:54:32 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It - Zoe Saldaña, CCH Pounder, Laz Alonso 01:10:48 - Good Vibes Only: Vlogmas 2025 by WillOnAWhim, Daughters of the Dust   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  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are spiking the eggnog for a very special CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, unwrapping the ultimate gift for movie lovers: a definitive ranking of the best Christmas movies of the 21st century. Curated entirely by the SEATED movie club, this audience-submitted list is a chaotic and joyful mix of Black holiday staples, mainstream modern classics, and perhaps a few controversial stocking stuffers. Tre'vell and Ray debate the rankings and defend their personal favorites. Do the new-school rom-coms hold a candle to the nostalgic heavy hitters, or is nostalgia doing a lot of the heavy lifting? Then, the competition heats up in a festive edition of Black Cinema Games, pulling deep cuts from critic Robert Daniels' essential Letterboxd list, "Home for the Holidays: Sixteen Black Christmas films to add to your rotation this winter." Tune in to find out which holiday flicks are truly "Seated" worthy this season! Plus, the hosts close out the year with a Good Vibes Only Christmas Spectacular, sharing the specific holiday movies that are keeping their spirits merry and bright. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Unexpected Christmas starring Tabitha Brown 4:40 - Holla at us via our new email address 6:12 - Collider: "The 10 Greatest Christmas Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked" 8:30 - The Preacher's Wife 9:06 - Ray and Tre'vell's Favorite Christmas Movies Of All Time 13:33 - What Makes For A Good Christmas Movie? 18:53 - The Seated Ranking Rubric: How We Weighed and Scored Submissions 19:27 - Honorable Mentions: Best Christmas Movies of the 21st Century The Polar Express (2004) Candy Cane Lane (2023) Unaccompanied Minors (2006) 24:00 - Top 10: Best Christmas Movies of the 21st Century Hustlers (2019) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000) ELF (2003) The Holiday (2006) Almost Christmas (2016) Last Holiday (2006) Friday After Next (2002) The Best Man Holiday (2013) This Christmas (2007) 01:12:30 - Black Critic Spotlight: Wilson Morales, BlackFilm.com 01:14:00 - Black Cinema Games: Home for the Holidays: Sixteen Black Christmas films to add to your rotation this winter By Robert Daniels 01:32:45 - Good Vibes Only: A Very Merry Beauty Salon starring Tia Mowry and RonReaco Lee  Fake Yourself A Merry Little Christmas starring Etienne Maurice and KiKi Layne CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.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  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. dip into the animated world of ZOOTOPIA 2, the long-awaited sequel to Disney's billion-dollar blockbuster. They also break down tthe industry shakeup heard 'round the world: Netflix buying Warner Bros.  With Idris Elba reprising his role as the stoic Chief Bogo, the film welcomes comedy heavyweights Quinta Brunson (as the chaotic quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby) and Yvette Nicole Brown to the animal kingdom. Tre'vell and Ray unpack whether this new chapter—which tackles a mysterious reptile conspiracy and the shady elite "Lynxley" family—expands the first film's allegory on prejudice or if it stumbles back into "copaganda" territory. Does the sequel's sharper focus on class warfare and mental health (courtesy of Dr. Fuzzby) give it real bite, or is it just fluff? Tune in for their verdict: is the return to Zootopia a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what's giving them good vibes this week and play the Black Cinema Games!   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Hollywood Headline: Neflix Buying Warner Bros. 8:46 - Zootopia 2 Review 01:04:38 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 01:05:40 - Rotten Tomatoes Scores 01:09:42 - Black Critic Spotlight: Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics 01:10:48 - Black Cinema Games: Ya Heard - Black Voice Actors of Zootopia 2 01:20:23 - Good Vibes Only: Monsters and Men, Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Strange World CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.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  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are checking into the afterlife for a spirited deep dive into ETERNITY, the new high-concept rom-com from A24 and director David Freyne. With the incomparable Da'Vine Joy Randolph stealing scenes as a no-nonsense afterlife coordinator, the film follows Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller as they navigate a bureaucratic heaven where you have one week to decide who to spend forever with. Ray and Tre'vell unpack the film's "The Good Place"-meets-dating-app premise, dissecting whether the chemistry sizzles for an eternity or feels like a hellish trap. Does Da'Vine's comedic genius anchor the whimsy, and does the movie offer a fresh take on love, or is it just another purgatory of indie tropes? Also on the docket: The hosts saddle up for REBUILDING, the quiet, tender drama from Max Walker-Silverman. They discuss Josh O'Connor's turn as a displaced cowboy finding community in a FEMA camp and whether the film's slow-burn resilience resonates or drifts too far into the sunset. Tune in for the final verdict: is this afterlife romp a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts spill what's bringing them joy this week and face off in a new round of Black Cinema Games!   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join   0:00 - A Note From The Edit Bay 0:23 - Show Intro  1:54 - Fresh Out: Rebuilding 9:38 - Eternity Review 57:08 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 58:30 - Rotten Tomatoes Scores 59:41 - Black Critic Spotlight: Kathia Woods, Cup of Soul Show Review 01:01:03 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It - DaVine Joy Randolph Edition 01:13:05 - Good Vibes Only: Hourglass Live DJ Sets, Soul Movie   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.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: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. ease on down the road for a spellbinding deep dive into WICKED: FOR GOOD, the show-stopping finale to Jon M. Chu's cinematic journey through Oz. With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande returning to belt their faces off as the misunderstood Elphaba and the bubbly-but-conflicted Glinda, this second installment transforms the stage musical's darker second act into a sweeping blockbuster event. Tre'vell and Ray unpack the film's massive scale, the journalistic ethics of Oz, and whether the emotional payload of that final duet earns its tears. Does Chu stick the landing, or does the spectacle threaten to crush the sisterhood at its center? Also on the docket: The hosts pull back the curtain on NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T, eyeing whether the Horsemen's magic still dazzles or if the franchise has run out of tricks. Then, they get into the weeds of RICKY, the searing new drama starring Stephan James that offers an unflinching look at life, masculinity, and survival post-incarceration. Tune in for the final verdict: is the return to Oz a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts spill what's bringing them joy this week and face off in a magical edition of Black Cinema Games! JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 0:44- Fresh Out: Now You See Me, Now You Don't 4:51 - Fresh Out: Ricky 7:09 - Wicked: For Good Review 41:20 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 43:50 - Rotten Tomatoes Scores 44:46 - Black Critic Spotlight: Jackson Weaver, CBC Review  46:08 - Black Cinema Games: Cynthia Erivo Soundtrack Trivia 56:29 - Good Vibes Only: Widows, Simply More: A Book For Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much, Ch. 1 Vs. 2 CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.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: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. uncork the champagne for Nia DaCosta's (director of Candyman and The Marvels) intoxicating, gender-swapped, and queer-infused reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, HEDDA. Starring Tessa Thompson in a career-defining turn as the titular, manipulative newlywed, alongside Nina Hoss (as her former lover, Eileen Lovborg), Imogen Poots, and Tom Bateman, the film transposes the high-stakes drama to a single, explosive night at a lavish 1950s English country estate. Ray and Tre'vell dive into the film's bold exploration of identity, emotional repression, and the desperate, destructive pursuit of freedom within the gilded cage of high society. Does DaCosta's sharp, stylish vision—which has been likened to a modern psychological thriller—breathe vital new life into a theatrical legend, or does the period setting constrain her daring feminist perspective? Tune in for their verdict: is this sumptuous, character-driven drama a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what's giving them good vibes this week and play the Black Cinema Games! JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 0:30 - Fresh Out: Intro 0:37- Fresh Out: The Mastermind 3:34 - Fresh Out: The Baltimorons 6:19 - Hedda Review 36:10 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 37:44 - Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Letterboxd Scores 39:52 - Black Critic Spotlight: Lyvie Scott, Inverse Review 41:01 - Black Cinema Games: Tessa Thompson Credit Crawl 50:06 - Good Vibes Only CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.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: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds