SEATED
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. The podcast also celebrates Black classics and favorites with Black Cinema Games and shares recommendations in a segment called Good Vibes Only. Listeners can join the SEATED Movie Club and connect via Instagram and the show's website.
Episodes
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
A24's BACKROOMS Review + ABFF 2026 Recap with FUNNY FEELINGS, THAT'S HER, and SPILLED MILK | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 35
Watch on YouTube 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 c
I LOVE BOOSTERS Review + OBSESSION, TUNER, STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 34
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G3feBpp3_FY Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their biggest oversized tote bags and hitting the racks for their review of Boots Riley's highly anticipated, wild heist flick, I LOVE BOOSTERS. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how Riley handles this chaotic ring of shoplifters through the Black gaze an
IS GOD IS Review + MORTAL KOMBAT II and More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 33
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. head to the gritty South for their review of Aleshea Harris's unapologetically Black revenge thriller, IS GOD IS. Ray and Tre'vell unpack the twin sisters' lethal mission through the Black gaze, debating if the star-studded film gives what it's supposed to give. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this mythic pursuit of justice a "Seated," "Stream It
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Review + UGLY BETTY and Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 32
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are dusting off their knockoff Chanel and strutting back into the Runway offices for their review of David Frankel's highly anticipated, shade-filled legacy sequel, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how the cutthroat fashion industry dynamics hold up today, and whether the reunion of Meryl
MICHAEL Movie Review + HAMLET, NEWBORN, and RICKY | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 31
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their sequined gloves and moonwalking into the theater for their review of Antoine Fuqua's highly anticipated, larger-than-life biopic, MICHAEL. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how Fuqua handles the polarizing icon through the Black gaze and whether the biopic actually gives what it's supposed to gi
2026 Summer Movie Vibe Check: Keke Palmer, Zendaya, The Wayans & Our Top 10 Must-Sees | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 30
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. break down the 2026 summer box office slate, curating their 10 must-see movies. Highlighting heavy-hitters like Boots Riley's I Love Boosters, Aleshea Harris's unapologetically Black Is God Is, Regina Hall's triumphant return in Scary Movie, and Christopher Nolan's star-studded The Odyssey, Ray and Tre'vell unpack which releases are actually worth being SEA
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-prod
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 chaoti
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
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 f
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
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
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 celeb
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 t
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Movie Review + SEND HELP | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 21
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. gear up for a terrifying trip to a post-apocalyptic Britain in this week's spoiler-free review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the highly anticipated horror sequel plunges us into the lawless mainland where a young survivor is captured by a sadistic, track-suited cult of killers. Meanwhile, a solitary doctor (Ralph Fiennes) atte
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE Movie Review + 2026 Oscars Nominations | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 20
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. prepare for a spiritual awakening in this week's review of THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE. Starring Amanda Seyfried in a transcendent performance as the founder of the Shakers, the film paints a lush, reverent portrait of a woman claiming her divinity against the backdrop of the 18th century. Ray and Tre'vell explore the quiet power of the biopic, but can't help
HAMNET Movie Review + SONG SUNG BLUE and BLKNEWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 19
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. travel back to 16th-century England for this week's review of HAMNET. Starring Jessie Buckley as the fierce, intuition-led Agnes and Pedro Pascal as her drifting playwright husband, the film offers a lyrical look at the devastating loss that sparked a masterpiece. Ray and Tre'vell look beyond the period costumes to grapple with the film's heavy emotional to
DEAD MAN'S WIRE Movie Review | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 18
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. review DEAD MAN'S WIRE, the new true-crime thriller starring Bill Skarsgård, with supporting turns from Colman Domingo and Myha'la. The duo contrasts the film with 2022's Breaking (starring John Boyega) to ask a central question: Who gets to be a "vigilante folk hero" and who becomes a "tragic martyr"? Does a "fight the system" narrative land differently wh
Golden Globes 2026: Hollow Victories and Systematic Snubs? Let's Be For Real! | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 17
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 "Se
MARTY SUPREME Movie Review + Must-See Movies of Dumpuary: THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, DEAD MAN'S WIRE & More | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 16
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-s
Super Seated Awards: The Good, The Bad, And The WTF Movies of 2025
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
'Avatar: Fire And Ash' Movie Review + 'Wake Up Dead Man,' 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 14
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.
2025 Christmas Spectacular And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 13
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 cont
'Zootopia 2' + Netflix Buying Warner Bros. And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 12
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
'Eternity,' 'Rebuilding,' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes
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
'Wicked: For Good,' 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't,' ' Ricky' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes
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 int
'Hedda,' 'The Mastermind,' 'The Baltimorons,' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 9
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
'Bugonia,' Jordan E. Cooper's 'Oh Happy Day!,' 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,' 'A House Of Dynamite' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 8
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. descend into the twisted world of Bugonia, the absurdist black comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, The Favourite) starring Academy Award winner Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Alicia Silverstone, and newcomer Aidan Delbis. Ray and Tre'vell wrestle with the movie's abstract cultural commentary on late-stage capitalism, online radicalization, and w
'Good Fortune,' 'Roofman,' 'The Baltimorons,' 'The Long Walk,' 'Caught Stealing' And What's Giving Us Good Vibes SEATED Podcast | Ep. 7
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. interrogate the return of writer, director, and star Aziz Ansari back to the big screen with his chaotic, star-studded comedy, Good Fortune. Ray and Tre'vell dissect the movie's class commentary on the gig economy and wealth inequality in modern Los Angeles, the surprisingly sweet comedic turn from Keanu Reeves, and the undeniable charm of Keke Palmer. Was
'After The Hunt,' D'Angelo Tribute, Diane Keaton And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 6
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. navigate the moral minefield of After The Hunt, the razor-sharp psychological drama from director Luca Guadagnino and writer Nora Garrett, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield Ray and Tre'vell debate the movie's provocative themes of institutional power, generational divides, "cancel culture," and trans/nonbinary representation onscreen.
'Kiss Of The Spider Woman,' Mary J. Blige And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 5
Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. step into the world of Kiss of the Spider Woman, the new Bill Condon-directed movie starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and a breakthrough performance from Tonatiuh. Does this adaptation spin a compelling web, or does its fantasy get lost in the cellblock? Tune in for their verdict: is this visually rich musical a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Plu
'The Smashing Machine' + The Fall Of Film Festivals And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 4
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
'One Battle After Another,' Marlon Wayans Claps Back And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 3
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 powerhou
'Him,' 'The Long Walk' Treadmill Experience And What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 2
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
Fall Movie Preview: 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Hedda' and What's Giving Us Good Vibes | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 1
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.instagr
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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: Tr
