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 History Month (word to Jessie Woo), concluding with Good Vibes Only.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:38 - Fresh Out: Hoppers (Spoiler Free)

00:07:55 - The Bride! Full Review (Spoiler Free)

00:39:21 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:40:25 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

00:41:01 - Black Critic Spotlight: Joelle Monique, NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour

00:42:04 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It (Black Women Directors)

00:52:33 - Good Vibes Only: Kings of B'more by R. Eric Thomas, Abandoned Gardens Still Grow by Will Rhem Jr.

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Editor: Ray Love Jr.

Theme Music: Buckroll

Animation: Agung Adhi

Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )

Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩ )

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TITLES DISCUSSED

• Atlantics starring Mame Bineta Sane, Amadou Mbow, Ibrahima Traoré, Nicole Sougou (Directed by Mati Diop)

• The Bride! starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz (Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal)

• The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine (Directed by Christopher Nolan)

• Eve's Bayou starring Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield (Directed by Kasi Lemmons)

• Hoppers starring Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco (Directed by Daniel Chong)

• The Photograph starring Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams, Y'lan Noel (Directed by Stella Meghie)

• Queen & Slim starring Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny (Directed by Melina Matsoukas)

• Young. Wild. Free. starring Algee Smith, Sierra Capri, Sanaa Lathan, Mike Epps (Directed by Thembi Banks)

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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 flowers given to the Sinners family, including Michael B. Jordan's massive, first-ever Oscar win for Best Actor, Coogler taking home Best Original Screenplay, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw making history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography. However, the hosts also draw a sharp critique of the Academy's voting block, unpacking what it means for a Black-led film to dominate the culture but still lose Best Picture to One Battle After Another. Tune in to hear their unfiltered thoughts on who actually won the night, who got played, and how they would fix the broadcast.

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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 as they unpack their complicated reaction to this wildly provocative, boundary-pushing comedy. Tune in for their verdict: is this R-rated trip a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Plus, the hosts play a special "Screen-To-Page" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Black movies adapted from books. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:58 - Fresh Out: Sentimental Value (Spoiler Free)

00:6:54 - Pillion Full Review (Spoiler Free)

00:38:20 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:41:29 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

00:42:56 - Black Critic Spotlight: Rendy Jones, Yahoo

00:43:58 - Black Cinema Games: Page-To-Screen

00:52:26 - Good Vibes Only: Pose S2:E3, Heated Rivalry S1:E3

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TITLES DISCUSSED

• American Fiction starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Sterling K. Brown (Directed by Cord Jefferson)

• The Hate U Give starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa (Directed by George Tillman Jr.)

• Heated Rivalry starring Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud, Robbie G.K. (Created by Jacob Tierney)

• Pillion starring Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp (Directed by Harry Lighton)

• Pose starring Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter, Indya Moore (Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals)

• Precious starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey (Directed by Lee Daniels)

• Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith, Shira Haas (Directed by Joachim Trier)

• The Sun Is Also A Star starring Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, John Leguizamo, Gbenga Akinnagbe (Directed by Ry Russo-Young)

• Zane's Addicted starring Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, Tasha Smith, Tyson Beckford, Emayatzy Corinealdi (Directed by Bille Woodruff)

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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 be the greatest of all time.

Ray and Tre'vell break down the film's competitive edge and grapple with their reactions to its high-stakes narrative. Tune in for their verdict: is this star-studded feature a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Plus, the hosts play a special "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the iconic past roles of the GOAT cast. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:08 - Skip Intro

00:01:31 - The Perfect Neighbor, 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

00:12:42 - GOAT (Spoiler Free)

00:38:20 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:39:01 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

00:40:18 - Black Critic Spotlight: Korey Coleman, DoubleToasted.com

00:41:15 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It

00:51:09 - Good Vibes Only: Petal Rock Black by Willow, FLO's NPR Tiny Desk Concert

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TITLES DISCUSSED

• Angels in the Outfield starring Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brenda Fricker, Tony Danza (Directed by William Dear)

• The Book of Clarence starring LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, Anna Diop (Directed by Jeymes Samuel)

• GOAT starring Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan (Directed by Tyree Dillihay)

• If I Had Legs I'd Kick You starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater (Directed by Mary Bronstein)

• Into The Spiderverse starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali (Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman)

• Like Mike starring Lil' Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song (Directed by John Schultz)

• Love & Basketball starring Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Haysbert (Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood)

• Lurker starring Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu (Directed by Alex Russell)

• The Perfect Neighbor starring Barbara Niven, Perry King, Susan Blakely, Linda Darlow (Directed by Douglas Jackson)

• The Princess & The Frog starring Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley (Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements)

• Puss In Boots starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton (Directed by Chris Miller)

• Rebel Ridge starring Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman (Directed by Jeremy Saulnier)

• Remember The Titans starring Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Donald Faison, Wood Harris (Directed by Boaz Yakin)

• The Secret Life of Bees starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys (Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood)

• Sorry, Baby starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, Louis Cancelmi (Directed by Eva Victor)

• Train Dreams starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy (Directed by Clint Bentley)

• Zootopia 2 starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster (Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard)

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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 celebration of Black art as a response to the recent BAFTAs n-word controversy. They also debate exactly who the target audience is for this type of telecast and share their critical thoughts on what it would take to make the broadcast a more exciting viewing experience for the audience at home.

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Editor: Ray Love Jr.

Theme Music: Buckroll

Animation: Agung Adhi

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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 to unpack their complicated reaction to this hyper-pop cinematic trip. Tune in for their verdict: is this club-ready drama a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Plus, the hosts play a special "Movie Jams" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the best soundtracks from Black films that center around fictional musical artists. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:08 - Skip Intro

00:01:09 - Fresh Out: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Love, Brooklyn

00:08:34 - The Moment (Spoiler Free)

00:38:05 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:39:18 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

00:40:28 - Black Critic Spotlight: Carla Hay, Culture Mix

00:41:48 - Black Cinema Games: Movie Jamz

00:54:07 - Good Vibes Only: Why Did They Break Up? hosted by Toure, Got 2B Real

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Theme Music: Buckroll

Animation: Agung Adhi

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Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩ )

Publicity: House of Heralds

MOVIES DISCUSSED

• Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream starring Beyoncé (Directed by Beyoncé and Ed Burke)

• The Bodyguard starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs (Directed by Mick Jackson)

• Hustle & Flow starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson (Directed by Craig Brewer)

• Krush Groove starring Blair Underwood, Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels (Directed by Michael Schultz)

• Love, Brooklyn starring André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr. (Directed by Rachael Abigail Holder)

• The Moment starring Charli xcx, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Alexander Skarsgård (Directed by Aidan Zamiri)

• Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie starring Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Jared Raab (Directed by Matt Johnson)

• Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping starring Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Chris Redd, Questlove, Nas, Usher (Directed by Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone)

• Purple Rain starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Clarence Williams III (Directed by Albert Magnoli)

• Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour starring Taylor Swift (Directed by Sam Wrench)

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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) attempts to find a cure—and some humanity—in an infected "Alpha" inside a massive, macabre monument made of skulls.

Ray and Tre'vell brave the rage virus to unpack the film's chaotic and bloody world. They ask the central question: Can a fresh, Black directorial vision actually breathe new life into the apocalypse, or is it getting suffocated by the machine of an accelerated franchise rollout?

Tune in for their verdict: is this infected nightmare a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Plus, the hosts play a special "Who Said That?!" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Nia DaCosta's directorial catalog. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:08 - Skip Intro

00:00:49 - Fresh Out: Send Help

00:05:55 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review (Spoiler Free)

00:43:33 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:45:11 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

00:46:40 - Black Critic Spotlight: Elliott Collins, Movie Files

00:48:00 - Black Cinema Games: Who Said That?! - Nia DaCosta Edition

00:56:21 - Good Vibes Only: Get Rec'd w/ Straw Hat Goofy Nia DaCosta interview, Suddenly Amish, Jade + X.D: The Blackest Show About Nothing

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Editor: Ray Love Jr.

Theme Music: Buckroll

Animation: Agung Adhi

Location Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )

Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩ )

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MOVIES DISCUSSED

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman (Directed by Nia DaCosta)

• Send Help starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel (Directed by Sam Raimi)

• Hedda starring Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nina Hoss (Directed by Nia DaCosta)

• The Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson (Directed by Nia DaCosta)

• Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson, Lily James, Luke Kirby, James Badge Dale (Directed by Nia DaCosta)

• Candyman (2021) starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo (Directed by Nia DaCosta)

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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 wondering about who usually receives this specific type of soft, prestigious lighting. They ask the central question: What would it actually look like to give a Black woman this kind of cinematic grace?

Tune in for their verdict: is this religious drama a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Plus, the hosts play a special "Five On It" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Black films that share similar spiritual themes. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:08 - Skip Intro

00:00:53 - 2026 Oscars Nominations

00:21:50 - The Testament of Ann Lee Movie Review (Spoiler Free)

00:44:02 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:46:50 - Rotten Tomatoes Ratings

00:47:25 - Black Critic Spotlight: Sarah Vincent, SarahGVincentReviews.com

00:48:33 - Black Cinema Games: Five On It

00:58:21 - Good Vibes Only: Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006), Sol And The Gang

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APPENDIX

• The Testament of Ann Lee starring Amanda Seyfried (Directed by Mona Fastvold)
• All Day Movie Stay by Chris K. aka Chris Cinema
• Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit starring Whoopi Goldberg, Lauryn Hill, Sheryl Lee Ralph (Directed by Bill Duke)
• Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. starring Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Nicole Beharie, Conphidance (Directed by Adamma Ebo)
• The Color Purple (1985) starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg)
• The Five Heartbeats starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix (Directed by Robert Townsend)
• The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale starring Fantasia Barrino, Loretta Devine, Kadeem Hardison, Viola Davis (Directed by Debbie Allen)
• Bugonia starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau (Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos)
• Frankenstein (2025) starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz (Directed by Guillermo del Toro)
• F1: The Movie starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem (Directed by Joseph Kosinski)
• Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn (Directed by Chloé Zhao)
• Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator, Odessa A'zion (Directed by Josh Safdie)
• One Battle After Another starring Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson)
• The Secret Agent starring Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria (Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho)
• Dreamgirls starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson (Directed by Bill Condon)
• Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith, Shira Haas (Directed by Joachim Trier)
• Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo (Directed by Ryan Coogler)
• Train Dreams starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones (Directed by Andrew Haigh)
• Diary of a Mad Black Woman starring Kimberly Elise, Jennifer Lewis, Shemar Moore, Tyler Perry (Directed by Darren Grant)
• Madea's Family Reunion starring Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe (Directed by Tyler Perry)

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 toll. They ask the hard questions: Is the "tortured genius" actually worth the trauma they inflict on their family? And why is that specific archetype—the brilliant artist whose greatness excuses their absence—a title seldom explored through Black narratives in film?

Tune in for their verdict: is this literary adaptation a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"

Plus, the hosts play a special "Same Energy" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting Black films that mirror the themes of Hamnet. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week.

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00:00:00 - Editor's Note

00:00:27 - Show Intro

00:01:22 - Fresh Out: Song Sung Blue

00:05:46 - Fresh Out: BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

00:09:35 - Hamnet Review (Spoiler Free)

00:44:16 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

00:45:42 - Rotten Tomatoes Rating

00:46:42 - Black Critic Spotlight: Tim Cogshell, LAist/FilmWeek

00:47:55 - Black Cinema Games: Same Energy

00:59:57 - Good Vibes Only: Origin (2023), Ghostlight (2024)

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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

MOVIES DISCUSSED

• Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Jacobi Jupe, Noah Jupe (Directed by Chloé Zhao)
• Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson (Directed by Craig Brewer)
• BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions starring Shaunette Renée Wilson, Kaneza Schaal, Hope Giselle, Bria Samoné Henderson (Directed by Kahlil Joseph)
• Exhibiting Forgiveness starring André Holland, Andra Day, John Earl Jelks, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Directed by Titus Kaphar)
• All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt starring Charleen McClure, Moses Ingram, Reginald Helms Jr., Zainab Jah, Sheila Atim, Chris Chalk (Directed by Raven Jackson)
• Fences starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson (Directed by Denzel Washington)
• Till starring Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg (Directed by Chinonye Chukwu)
• Ghostlight starring Keith Kupferer, Dolly de Leon, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen (Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson)
• Origin starring aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, Blair Underwood (Directed by Ava DuVernay)
• The Deliverance starring Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo'Nique (Directed by Lee Daniels)
• Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo'Nique

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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 when we know that, for Black folks, the police snipers usually don't miss? Tune in to hear if it's a "Seated," "Stream It," or "Skip It."

Plus, the tables have turned as Tre'vell puts Ray in the hot seat for the Colman Domingo edition of Black Cinema Games, and they close out with Good Vibes Only.

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00:00:08 - Skip Intro

00:00:30 - Our First Listener Letter

00:15:55 - Dead Man's Wire Topline Reaction (Spoiler Free)

00:46:14 - Dead Man's Wire Deep Dive Review (Spoiler Filled)

01:00:55 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict

01:01:41 - Rotten Tomatoes Rating + Letterboxd Score

01:02:39 - Black Critic Spotlight: André Hereford, Metro Weekly

01:04:02 - Black Cinema Games: The Soundbite Game ft. Colman Domingo

01:14:13 - Good Vibes Only: In Proximity Podcast with SINNERS Cultural Consultant Dolly Li, Spotlight (2015)

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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 Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )

Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩ )

Publicity: House of Heralds

TITLES DISCUSSED

Dead Man's Wire starring Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, Myha'la (Directed by Gus Van Sant)

Companion starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén (Directed by Drew Hancock)

Rustin starring Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright, Audra McDonald (Directed by George C. Wolfe)

Zola starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, Ari'el Stachel, Colman Domingo (Directed by Janicza Bravo)

If Beale Street Could Talk starring KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Dave Franco, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, Ed Skrein, Brian Tyree Henry, Regina King (Directed by Barry Jenkins)

Assasination Nation starring Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, Abra, Anika Noni Rose, Colman Domingo, Maude Apatow, Bill Skarsgård (Directed by Sam Levinson)

Legendary HBO Max starring Dashaun Wesley, Jameela Jamil, Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer (Directed by Rik Reinholdtsen)

Selma starring David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Ava DuVernay)

All The President's Men starring Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman (Directed by Alan J. Pakula)

Fear The Walking Dead starring Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Colman Domingo

Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Colman Domingo (Directed by Steven Spielberg)

Passing Strange starring Colman Domingo (Directed by Spike Lee)

The Birth of a Nation starring Nate Parker, Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo, Aja Naomi King, Gabrielle Union (Directed by Nate Parker)

Spotlight starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, Rachel McAdams (Directed by Tom McCarthy)