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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 whether the true "alien" is the corporate overlord or the paranoid extremist. Does Lanthimos's latest offer a shocking, satirical masterpiece or does the film get lost in its own unhinged premise?

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 the Black Cinema Games!

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0:40 - Fresh Out: Intro

0:51- Fresh Out: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

4:00 - Fresh Out: A House Of Dynamite

8:31 - Fresh Out: Jordan E. Cooper's Oh Happy Day!

11:43 - Bugonia Review

41:31 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

42:21 - Rotten Tomatoes Score

43:17 - Black Critic Spotlight: Robert Daniels

43:52 - Black Cinema Games

52:51 - Good Vibes Only

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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. 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 this the big-screen comedy the genre needed? Listen in for their verdict: is this directorial debut 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!

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0:30 - Fresh Out: Intro

1:47 - Fresh Out: Roofman

3:49 - Fresh Out: The Baltimorons

4:59 - Fresh Out: The Long Walk

6:39 - Fresh Out: Caught Stealing

8:28 - Good Fortune Review

44:15 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

47:30 - Rotten Tomatoes Score

48:00 - Black Critic Spotlight: Beandrea July

48:58 - Black Cinema Games

59:43 - Good Vibes Only

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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. 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. Is Guadagnino's latest a brave, nuanced thriller or a problematic exercise in intellectualizing real-world trauma?

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 the Black Cinema Games!

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0:44 - Hollywood Headline: Diane Keaton Goes To Glory

6:58 - After The Hunt Review

49:56 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

51:00 - Rotten Tomatoes Score

53:03 - Black Critic Spotlight

54:00 - Black Cinema Games

1:00:46 - Good Vibes Only

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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. 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?" Plus, the hosts share what's giving them good vibes this week and the soundbite game returns for the Black Cinema Games!

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0:37 - Hollywood Headline

3:55 - Kiss Of The Spider Woman Review

44:45 - Rotten Tomatoes Score

45:20 - Black Critic Spotlight

45:54 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

46:44 - Black Cinema Games

54:00 - Good Vibes Only

Good Vibes Only Recommendations

- ReLiving Single: https://www.youtube.com/@ReLivingSinglePodcast 

- Our Dad Story by Our Boy Story: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhAstqPlcvPd2zeuZD4u0pYIIHBGOEeO2&si=Rdtv8t2MX2YyIwHn 

- Depression Nest by Tracie Mae: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx0ULmAKRNSKS7lkcLXJlejfezD52R8IS&si=GJsLc-ywi7j6fRrD 

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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. 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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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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