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HAMNET Movie Review + SONG SUNG BLUE and BLKNEWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 19
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- Jan 29, 2026
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- 4038
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Summary
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. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUB https://www.seatedshow.com/join 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) 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 ( @WalkG…