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WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are logging in and checking the timeline for their review of the new Aaron Sorkin tech drama, THE SOCIAL RECKONING. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how this exploration of corporate greed, algorithmic harm, and digital accountability plays through the Black gaze, and whether the whistleblower drama actually gives what it's supposed to give. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this ripped-from-the-headlines story a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" In the Fresh Out segment, the hosts share their brief reactions to the horror flick OTHER MOMMY, while Ray breaks down other weekend box office releases, including ANIMALS, FJORD, THE BEAST, and the special PAN'S LABYRINTH 20th Anniversary re-release. To close the show, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousin: Front Page" edition of the Black Cinema Games. Ray is serving up five theatrical films that act as canonical cousins to The Social Reckoning, highlighting iconic Black-led movies adapted directly from real-life newspaper articles, columns, and investigative series. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:45 - Fresh Out: Other Mommy 00:09:14 - Fresh Out: Animals 00:11:45 - Fresh Out: Fjord 00:16:48 - Fresh Out: The Beast 00:18:48 - Fresh Out: Pan's Labyrinth 00:20:53 - Black Business Spotlight: Reparations Club (Offer Code: SEATED15) 00:22:03 - The Social Reckoning Spoiler-Free Chat 00:23:10 - Give The Director Some: Aaron Sorkin 00:38:58 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:40:44 - The Social Reckoning Spoiler-Filled Review 01:07:14 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 01:08:32 - Black Critic Spotlight: Angelica Jade Bastién, Madwomen & Muses 01:09:50 - Black Business Spotlight: The People's Pace (Offer Code: SEATED) 01:11:01 - Black Cinema Games: Front Page (Canon Cousins) CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: [email protected] 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

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their shovels to dig into their review of the new Tom Cruise satire, DIGGER. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how this heavy exploration of identity and duality plays through the Black gaze, and whether the ambitious dual-performance actually gives what it's supposed to give. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this intense cinematic trip a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" Ray opens up the Fresh Out segment to share his quick capsule review of the highly anticipated thriller VERITY, while breaking down other new releases including Beware Boiúna, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, and Rolling Loud: The Movie, along with the special theatrical re-release of Moonlight 10th Anniversary Remastered. To close the show, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousin: Double Duty" edition of the Black Cinema Games. Ray is serving up five theatrical films that act as canonical cousins to DIGGER, highlighting iconic Black-led movies where a lead actor flexes their range by playing dual roles. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:43 - Fresh Out: Verity 00:05:55 - Fresh Out: Beware Boiúna 00:07:16 - Fresh Out: Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! 00:09:57 - Fresh Out: Rolling Loud: The Movie 00:13:03 - Fresh Out: Moonlight (I'm still basking in the "Moonlight" 10 years later by Tre'vell Anderson) 00:17:39 - Digger Spoiler-Free Chat 00:15:11 - Give The Director Some: Alejandro G. Iñárritu 00:31:28 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:33:14 - Digger Spoiler-Filled Review 00:55:12 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 00:56:15 - Black Critic Spotlight: Brooke Obie, Black Girl Watching 00:57:53 - Black Cinema Games: Double Duty (Canon Cousins) CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: [email protected] 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

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their tissues and bracing their spirits for their review of the deeply emotional new indie coming-of-age drama, IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking how this heavy exploration of family, fatherhood, and escapism plays through the Black gaze. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this cinematic emotional rollercoaster a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" The duo also pauses the breakdown for a little celebration with a special announcement from the 2026 Black Podcasting Awards. To close the show, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousin: Paternal Bonds" edition of the Black Cinema Games. Ray is serving up five theatrical films that act as canonical cousins to the main review—specifically highlighting iconic movies centered on the complex, powerful, and sometimes turbulent dynamics between Black fathers and their sons. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:18 - Black Podcasting Awards 2026 00:03:18 - Fresh Out: Primetime 00:07:37 - Fresh Out: Heart of the Beast 00:09:23 - Fresh Out: Forgotten Island 00:11:33 - Fresh Out: Avengers: Endgame - Encore 00:14:25 - If I Go Will They Miss Me Spoiler-Free Chat 00:15:11 - Give The Director Some: Walter Thompson-Hernández 00:31:40 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 00:33:14 - If I Go Will They Miss Me Spoiler-Filled Review 00:55:12 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 00:56:15 - Black Critic Spotlight: Craig D. Lindsey, Nashville Scene 00:57:53 - Black Cinema Games: Canon Cousins Edition - Paternal Bonds CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: [email protected] 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

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are popping the champagne to celebrate the one-year anniversary of SEATED! To mark the milestone, the duo is taking it back to where it all began with a preview of the 2026 Fall movie slate, breaking down which upcoming autumn releases they're most anticipating. The duo also unlocks a special anniversary edition of The Listener Lounge, reading celebratory love letters submitted exclusively by members of the Seated Movie Club as our Instigators help us commemorate our first full year of instigating the Black moviegoing experience. Finally, they close out with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week—including the long-awaited return of a beloved, wholesome feel-good sports comedy and a hilarious new podcast hosted by a dynamic pair of fan-favorite internet creators. Tune in to hear what made the cut! JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:35 - Listener Lounge: Seated Movie Club Love Notes 00:14:05 - Fall Movie Preview Intro 00:14:27 - Digger 00:19:45 - Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother 00:23:28 - The Social Reckoning 00:28:18 - Other Mommy 00:32:46 - Andre Leon Talley: Style Is Forever 00:37:41 - Misty Green 00:41:46 - La Bola Negra 00:46:02 - Once Upon A Time In Harlem 00:51:14 - Club Kid 00:55:00 - Ebenzer 00:58:50 - The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping 01:04:07 - Focker-In-Law 01:10:09 - Good Vibes Only: Ted Lasso Season 4, Your Lil Friends Podcast hosted by Jade Fox and Mal Wright CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: [email protected] 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

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are grabbing their badges and heading down south to 1960s Mississippi for their review of Elegance Bratton's highly debated historical crime thriller, BY ANY MEANS. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a young Black FBI agent forced to team up with Mark Wahlberg's ruthless mafia hitman, the film tracks their deadly hunt for the Ku Klux Klan following the murder of civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr. Ray and Tre'vell get into the nitty-gritty of the film's execution, unpacking the heavy controversy surrounding the real-life Dahmer family, how this violent true-crime story plays through the Black gaze, and whether the movie actually gives what it's supposed to give or just falls into the exhausted white savior trap. Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this gritty period piece a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?" For the "Fresh Out" segment, Ray shares his capsule reviews of the indie feature DREAMS IN NIGHTMARES and the long-awaited animated hybrid COYOTE VS. ACME. Plus, the hosts play a special "Canon Cousin" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting five films that act as canonical cousins to By Any Means—specifically zeroing in on movies that heavily feature or sparked major cultural debates around the classic Hollywood white savior trope. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week—including a long-awaited 20-year physical release from an undisputed music icon and a hilarious, mouth-twisting party game. Tune in to hear what made the cut! JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - Fresh Out: Coyote Vs. Acme 00:05:13 - Fresh Out: Dreams In Nightmares 00:14:02 - By Any Means Spoiler-Free Chat 00:40:13 - By Any Means Spoiler-Filled Review 01:05:28 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict 01:07:33 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating 01:08:39 - Black Critic Spotlight: Joshua Mbonu, GeekVibesNation.com 01:10:29 - Black Cinema Games: Canon Cousins Edition - Savior Complex 01:21:11 - Good Vibes Only: Watch Ya Mouth!, B'Day 20 Year Anniversary Deluxe Vinyl CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow, Website: https://www.seatedshow.com Email: [email protected] 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 Creative Consultant: Jade Fox Publicity: House of Heralds JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join