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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.
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- 4 days ago1h 34m
THE ODYSSEY Movie Review + COUTURE and MOANA | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 42
WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are securing their IMAX tickets and bracing for a cinematic marathon for their review of Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated, star-studded spectacle, THE ODYSSEY. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how this revisionist "Bro-dyssey" plays through the Black gaze and whether the three-hour timeline-hopping journey actually gives what it's supposed to give or just leaves us dizzy. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this massive blockbuster event a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousin" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting iconic films that share DNA with The Odyssey where Black leads absolutely master the art of the epic homecoming. They wrap up the main show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week. But wait, don't leave the theater just yet! Ray and Tre'vell keep the mics hot to reopen The Listener Lounge for a special post-show bonus, reading a late submission from Instigator Jash Jay, who drops in on CP time to share his absolute favorite movies of the year so far. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:52 - Fresh Out: Couture 00:11:02 - Fresh Out: Moana 00:15:09 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply 00:16:21 - The Odyssey Spoiler-Free Chat 00:47:41 - The Odyssey Spoiler-Filled Review 01:12:53 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:50:48 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 00:52:00:13 - Black Critic Spotlight: Jason Miller, Editor-in-Chief of NerdSpin.com 00:54:20 - Black Cinema Games: Canon Cousins Epic Homecoming Edition 01:04:51 - Good Vibes Only: Hot Link Sausage Sandwiches, "Giving People What They Want": Law Roach Takes Schiaparelli from Runway to The Odyssey Red Carpet 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 12 Years A Slave starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson (Directed by Steve McQueen) Amistad starring Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins, Morgan Freeman (Directed by Steven Spielberg) Batman Begins starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes (Directed by Christopher Nolan) Couture starring Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel, Ella Rumpf, Garance Marillier (Directed by Alice Winocour) The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine (Directed by Christopher Nolan) The Dark Knight Rises starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman (Directed by Christopher Nolan) Dunkirk starring Fionn
- 1 weeks ago1h 13m
THE INVITE Review, Your Best Movies of the Year (So Far) and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 41
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are RSVPing "yes" to the messiest dinner party of the year for their review of Olivia Wilde's spicy, critically acclaimed A24 comedy, THE INVITE. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how this chaotic, horny chamber comedy plays through the Black gaze and whether the boundary-pushing laughs actually give what they're supposed to give or if the drama just does too much. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this squirm-inducing soirée a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" The duo also unlocks the doors to The Listener Lounge, reading out emails from our favorite Instigators who hit the inbox to share their absolute favorite movies of the year so far. Plus, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousin" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting iconic Black films that share the same messy, dinner-party-from-hell DNA as The Invite. 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 00:02:22 - The Listener Lounge: The Best Movie of 2026 (So Far) According To The Instigators 00:10:35 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply 00:11:47 - The Invite Spoiler-Free Chat 00:27:05 - Supergirl Spoiler-Filled Review 00:49:26 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:50:48 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 00:52:00:13 - Black Critic Spotlight: Tim Cogshell, Alt Film Guide 00:54:20 - Black Cinema Games: Canon Cousins Edition 01:04:51 - Good Vibes Only: Kennedy Davenport vs Akeria C Davenport RPDR Lip-sync to Nobody's Supposed to Be Here (Thunderpuss Remix)" by Deborah Cox, ALL ARTS TV channel on YouTube 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 About Last Night starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Joy Bryant (Directed by Steve Pink) Acrimony starring Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq Bent, Crystle Stewart, Ptosha Storey (Directed by Tyler Perry) Booksmart starring Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis (Directed by Olivia Wilde) The Breakup starring Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Favreau (Directed by Peyton Reed) The Devil Wears Prada 2 starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci (Directed by David Frankel) Don't Worry Darling starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan (Directed by Olivia Wilde) The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim (Directed by Kristoffer Borgli) The Family That Preys starring Alfre Woodard, Kathy Bates, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar (Directed by Tyler Perry) I Love Boosters starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Pa
- 2 weeks ago58 min
The Best Movies of 2026 (So Far) + The Biggest Box Office Flops | SEATED | Ep. 40
WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. run down the biggest bops and flops of the 2026 box office and share their top five movies of the year so far. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:48 - Mid-Year Personal Goals Check In 00:08:22 - Box Office Bops and Flops 00:25:42 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply 00:26:54 - Our Top Five Movies of the Year 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 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman (Directed by Nia DaCosta) Dead Man's Wire starring Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino (Directed by Gus Van Sant) The Devil Wears Prada 2 starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci (Directed by David Frankel) Disclosure Day starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson (Directed by Steven Spielberg) The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim (Directed by Kristoffer Borgli) I Love Boosters starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu (Directed by Boots Riley) Is God Is starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox (Directed by Aleshea Harris) Masters of the Universe starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto (Directed by Travis Knight) Michael starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller (Directed by Antoine Fuqua) Minions & Monsters starring Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz (Directed by Pierre Coffin, Patrick Delage) Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie starring Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Jared Raab (Directed by Matt Johnson) No Other Choice starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min (Directed by Park Chan-wook) Pillion starring Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp (Directed by Harry Lighton) Send Help starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel (Directed by Sam Raimi) The Sheep Detective starring Brett Goldstein, Chris O'Dowd, Bryan Cranston, Molly Gordon (Directed by Kyle Balda) Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver (Directed by Jon Favreau) Supergirl starring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz (Directed by Craig Gillespie) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black (Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic) </li
- 3 weeks ago1h 24m
SUPERGIRL Review, BET Awards 2026 and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 39
WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their red capes and taking flight for their review of Craig Gillespie's gritty, highly anticipated cosmic revenge thriller, SUPERGIRL. Starring Milly Alcock as a jaded Kara Zor-El, alongside a star-studded cast featuring Jason Momoa as Lobo, the film tackles trauma, vengeance, and what it means to be the Woman of Tomorrow. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how this darker DC universe chapter holds up through the Black gaze and whether the blockbuster actually gives what it's supposed to give or just gets lost in space. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this intergalactic rescue mission a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Ray also drops in a special Fresh Out segment, unpacking their unfiltered reactions to the highs, lows, and culture-shifting moments of the 2026 BET Awards. Plus, the hosts play a special "The Melanin Multiverse" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting iconic Black characters from across the DC Universe. 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 00:01:49 - Fresh Out: 2026 BET Awards hosted by Druski 00:15:08 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply 00:16:19 - Supergirl Spoiler-Free Chat 00:34:02 - Supergirl Spoiler-Filled Review 00:58:43 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:59:58 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 01:00:55 - Black Critic Spotlight: Chalice Williams, Black Girl Nerds 01:02:50 - Black Cinema Games: The Melanin Multiverse (DC Universe Edition) 01:15:55 - Good Vibes Only: Fred Hammond: Tiny Desk Concert, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer: Jenifer Lewis Is Surviving & Telling It All 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 28 Years Later starring Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes (Directed by Danny Boyle) Aquaman starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson (Directed by James Wan) Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi (Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra) The Brutalist starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn (Directed by Brady Corbet) Catwoman starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Sharon Stone (Directed by Pitof) Cruella starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser (Directed by Craig Gillespie) Dumb Money starring Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D'Onofrio, America Ferrera (Directed by Craig Gillespie) <li dir="ltr" ar
- Jun 28, 20261h 23m
TOY STORY 5 Review, Friendship Advice and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 38
WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are checking their screen time and heading back to the toy box for their review of Andrew Stanton's highly anticipated Pixar sequel, TOY STORY 5. Starring returning legends like Tom Hanks and Joan Cusack alongside new voices including Greta Lee and Craig Robinson, the film tackles the ultimate modern childhood showdown: Toys vs. Tech. As Bonnie gets glued to her shiny new "Lilypad" tablet, Woody, Buzz, and Jessie have to figure out their place and purpose in an increasingly digital world. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how Pixar handles this generational screen-time debate through the Black gaze, and whether the nostalgia-heavy sequel actually gives what it's supposed to give or if the franchise should have just stayed in the toy chest. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this animated adventure a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Also in this episode, the duo opens the mailbag to dish out some much-needed friendship advice to a listener in need. Plus, the hosts play a special "Black & Animated" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the iconic Black voice talent in Pixar movies over the years. 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 00:02:29 - Listener Lounge: Selfcare Susie 00:15:21 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator 00:16:33 - Toy Story 5 Spoiler-Free Chat 00:38:39 - Toy Story 5 Spoiler-Filled Review 01:02:51 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 01:04:12 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 01:04:50 - Black Critic Spotlight: George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal 54:23:01 - Black Cinema Games: Black & Animated - Pixar Edition 01:07:00 - Good Vibes Only: Eve's NPR Tiny Desk Concert, The Blueprint Cécred Mini Documentary ft. Jay Z and Beyoncé 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 A Bug's Life starring Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere (Directed by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton) Coyote Vs. Acme starring John Cena, Will Forte, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne (Directed by Dave Green) Elemental starring Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi (Directed by Peter Sohn) Elio starring Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett (Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi) Finding Dory starring Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson (Directed by Andrew Stanton) <p dir="lt
- Jun 20, 20261h 12m
DISCLOSURE DAY Review + MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 37
WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their tinfoil hats and looking to the stars for their review of Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated sci-fi thriller, DISCLOSURE DAY. Starring heavy hitters like Colman Domingo, Emily Blunt, and Josh O'Connor, the film tackles extraterrestrial contact, government secrets, and what happens to humanity when the intergalactic tea is finally spilled. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this close encounter a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Ray also channels the power of Grayskull with a quick capsule review of the nostalgic, sword-and-sorcery reboot, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Plus, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousins" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting iconic movies that share the same alien encounter thematic bloodline as Disclosure Day. 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 02:22:17 - Fresh Out: Masters of the Universe 08:29:14 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply 09:41:22 - Disclosure Day Spoiler-Free Chat 31:14:05 - Disclosure Day Spoiler-Filled Review 50:56:10 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 51:43:22 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 53:16:20 - Black Critic Spotlight: Shakyl Lambert, CG Magazine 54:23:01 - Black Cinema Games: Canon Cousins - Alien Encounters 01:04:03:21 - Good Vibes Only: Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball Mic Toss, Cannonball with Wesley Morris ft. Angelica Jade Bastién 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 Amistad starring Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins, Morgan Freeman (Directed by Steven Spielberg) Close Encounters of the Third Kind starring Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon (Directed by Steven Spielberg) The Color Purple starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg) The Creator starring John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe (Directed by Gareth Edwards) Dead Man's Wire starring Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino (Directed by Gus Van Sant) Disclosure Day starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson (Directed by Steven Spielberg) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace (Directed by Steven Spielberg) The Fifth Element starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm (Directed by Luc Besson) Independence Day starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Ma
- Jun 11, 20261h 21m
SCARY MOVIE Review with Jade and XD + The Wayans Cinematic Universe Trivia | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 36
WATCH ON YOUTUBE For their very first "Kick-It" episode, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are pulling up extra chairs for their favorite chaotic cousins Jade and X.D. from the hit podcast Jade + X.D.! Together, the crew is grabbing their Ghostface masks and heading to the theater to unpack the highly anticipated horror-comedy reboot, SCARY MOVIE. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this spoof spectacular a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plus, the hosts and their guests play a special "Wayans Cinematic Universe" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the box office classics of the legendary Black comedy dynasty for the culture. 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 00:01:10 - The Kick-It Lounge: Jade + XD's Faves 00:13:40 - Attend Historically Black Phrases Live! In Boston 00:15:15 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Free Chat 00:29:50 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Filled Review: All The Movies Referenced In Scary Movie 00:53:19 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 00:53:44 - Black Critic Spotlight: Rendy Jones for RendyReviews.com 00:55:43 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:58:46 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply 00:59:58 - Black Cinema Games: The Wayans Cinematic Universe 01:12:58 - Good Vibes Only: Password Hosted by Keke Palmer (Season 3), One Album A Day, Tennis, House Guest ft. Quinta Brunson 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 Baby Boy starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Snoop Dogg (Directed by John Singleton) Beauty Shop starring Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard (Directed by Bille Woodruff) Big Hero 6 starring Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller (Directed by Don Hall, Chris Williams) The Blackening starring Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo (Directed by Tim Story) The Color Purple starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg) Crooklyn starring Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly, Zelda Harris (Directed by Spike Lee) Dance Flick starring Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett (Directed by Damien Dante Wayans) Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Chris Spencer (Directed by Paris Barclay) <li dir="ltr"
- Jun 5, 20261h 15m
A24's BACKROOMS Review + ABFF 2026 Recap with FUNNY FEELINGS, THAT'S HER, and SPILLED MILK | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 35
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are checking their sanity and stepping into the infinite yellow hallways for their review of Kane Parsons' highly anticipated A24 sci-fi psychological horror film, BACKROOMS. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as a struggling furniture store owner who uncovers a terrifying hidden portal, alongside Renate Reinsve, the film adapts the viral internet creepypasta into a mind-bending, claustrophobic nightmare of endless rooms and liminal dread. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking the psychology of the maze, the eerie cosmic horror, and whether this viral sensation actually gives what it's supposed to give on the big screen. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this trippy descent into madness a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Ray also brings us a recap from South Beach, sharing his experience at the 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). He drops a few capsule reviews of festival standouts, including the indie features Funny Feelings and That's Her, plus the always-stacked lineup from the HBO® Short Film Award. Plus, the hosts play a special Chiwetel Ejiofor edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting five of the leading man's biggest box office hits and guessing their Letterboxd ratings. 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 00:02:23 - Fresh Out: American Black Film Festival (ABFF) 2026 00:12:19 - Fresh Out: Strung 00:14:44 - Fresh Out: ABFF HBO® Short Film Award 00:17:24 - Fresh Out: That's Her 00:18:01 - Fresh Out: Funny Feelings 00:20:04 - Attend Historically Black Phrases Live! In Boston 00:21:41 - Backrooms Spoiler-Free Chat 00:36:10 - Backrooms Spoiler-Filled Review 00:58:01 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:59:36 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 01:00:40 - Black Critic Spotlight: Emmanuel Noisette writes for TheMovieBlog.com 01:01:46 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator 01:03:00 - Black Cinema Games: The Chiwetel Cypher 01:09:56 - Good Vibes Only: Soul Food Candle Co., One Of Your Little Friends Snail Mail Club by Tracie Mae 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 12 Years A Slave starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson (Directed by Steve McQueen) Backrooms starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett (Directed by Kane Parsons) <p dir="l
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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.
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