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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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 )

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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

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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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Editor: Ray Love Jr.

Theme Music: Buckroll

Animation: Agung Adhi

Location: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )

Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩ )

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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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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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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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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

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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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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