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Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the ring to review The Smashing Machine, the gritty biographical drama from writer/director Benny Safdie (of Uncut Gems and Good Time fame). The A24 film stars a transformative Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA pioneer and former UFC champion Mark Kerr, with Emily Blunt as his then-girlfriend Dawn Staples. They get into Johnson's career of onscreen performances, the film’s unflinching realism, and how it all landed on them. Tune in for their verdict: is this challenging watch a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what’s giving them good vibes this week and play a new version of the Black Cinema Games!   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: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds  

Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. plunge into the latest from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, the epic action-thriller One Battle After Another. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a washed-up, paranoid ex-revolutionary, and newcomer Chase Infiniti as his self-reliant daughter, Willa. In this episode, they discuss the powerhouse cast, which also includes Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro. Ray and Tre'vell debate the movie’s central themes of revolution, political extremism, and sexuality. Is Anderson's latest a messy masterpiece or an exhausting action-thriller? Listen in for their verdict and find out if you should be "Seated," "Stream It," or "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts share what’s giving them good vibes this week and play a thrilling round of the Black Cinema Games!   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: The WalkGood Yard Creative Consultant: Jade Fox Publicity: House of Heralds  

Hosts Ray and Tre'vell dive deep into their review of the new Jordan Peele-produced Monkeypaw Productions film, HIM. Directed by Justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, HIM is a horror-thriller that tackles themes of sports, race, and the price of success. They discuss the film's stylish direction, the lead performances, the controversial ending, and whether it delivers enough substance to match its style. Is it a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Listen in for their verdict! Ray shares his experience participating in Lionsgate's THE LONG WALK treadmill movie screening challenge. They discuss Taylor Swift's latest partnership with AMC Theaters for an album release event, and what this direct-to-theater model means for moviegoing and hopes for a Beyoncé theatrical release. Plus, they introduce the Black Cinema Games as they test their knowledge of iconic Black films like and share their Good Vibes Only recommendations.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SeatedShow   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  

Instigating the Black moviegoing experience with hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr., SEATED is guaranteed to be your newest favorite show. Join us weekly for film reviews, Hollywood hot takes and Black cinema games. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Join: 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: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds  

Hosts Ray and Tre'vell run down a few of the films they're excited to see that will be hitting theaters this Fall. They also dive into some of their personal favorites—actors, directors, and movies they love—before wrapping up with some good vibes recommendations you can check out this week.   JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB Join: 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: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA ) Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  ) Publicity: House of Heralds