GOAT Movie Review + THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards | SEATED Podcast | Ep. 24

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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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

• 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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