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From the latest blockbusters and indie films to reviews of classic films you can watch at home, hosts KB and Kate bring a fresh perspective from the best seat in the theater.


    • May 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    THE CENTER SEAT - 029. MEN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 55:54


    Can you believe we're back? After an extended break, KB and Kate return to review the new Alex Garland film, MEN. They also review the upcoming summer movie schedule. Come back and check us out! Listen, like, subscribe, and share it with friends!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 028. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 32:53


    It's been a year and a half since KB & Kate went to the theater to review a new movie. But they're back to check out Marvel's SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. Will they like the new story added to the MCU? Listen to find out! LISTEN. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. Twitter @CenterSeatPod

    THE CENTER SEAT - 027. Mixed Bag Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 35:34


    Another name for this episode could be "Why KB Hates Editing Episodes and Takes So Long." In this episode, KB & Kate jump right into discussing different summer movies they've seen, including a vitriol rant at Space Jam and why female superheroes are discredited. This one is all over the place, but you expect nothing less. LISTEN. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. Twitter @CenterSeatPod

    THE CENTER SEAT - 026. Return to the Theaters: Cruella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 38:57


    KB and Kate return to the theaters to see... well they saw GODZILLA VS. KONG but they're not talking about that. Instead, they're talking about CRUELLA. Do the two Emma's capture the attention of our hosts in this Disney origin story? Listen and find out! As always, please LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Twitter: @CenterSeatPod

    THE CENTER SEAT - 025. The Best of 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 50:16


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Oh... nevermind. Kate and KB look back to 2009 to review CRAZY HEART and WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE as well as discussing other movies from that year. We need an editor to get these episodes out quicker!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 024. The Best of... 2008?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 42:46


    After a two month hiatus, KB and Kate are back in the saddle again. In this episode, they discuss 2008 movies. Kate assigns THE STRANGERS to KB, and he assigns TAKEN to her. Other topics include things that Kate crushed, KB introduces a new genre to Kate, and Kate reminds us that she loathes Love Actually. Sponsored by the website, https://www.takenbyalbania.com (not really but relevant). Episode 24 Show Notes The Thin Man - After the Thin Man, the first sequel (the SECOND Thin Man movie) has Jimmy Stewart. Jimmy Stewart as a bad guy - Bandolero! is a 1968 American western film, directed by Andrew McLaglen stars James Stewart and Dean Martin as two brothers on the run from a posse, led by a local sheriff who wants to arrest the runaways and free a hostage that they took along the way. They head into the wrong territory, which is controlled by "Bandoleros." Also starring Raquel Welch and George Kennedy. BuzzFeed - 14 Characters Who Stole The Show, Even Though They Barely Had Any Screen Time - https://www.buzzfeed.com/ehisosifo1/best-characters-minimal-little-screen-time KB's son added The Purge and Panic Room as other home invasion movies. The Impossible White Man Manifesto - http://www.theblackguywhotips.com/the-impossible-white-manifesto/ The Black Guy Who Tips podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RldiyKUf0a94IInl7BARz?si=h0Z4HH0hQeK23Ck5m1jPtQ The Be Taken by Albania tourism video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoH2EiQc3ms

    THE CENTER SEAT - 023. The Best of 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 65:53


    In this episode, Kate and KB hit a milestone as they discuss their favorites of 2006 and review BABEL and THE BLACK DAHLIA. Another fun episode! As always, please LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Twitter: @CenterSeatPod

    THE CENTER SEAT - 022. Antebellum - Best of 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 70:08


    Kate and KB get a chance to review a new one as they visit Janelle Monáe's new VOD film, ANTEBELLUM. In addition, they continue their Hindsight in 2020, as KB discovers MATCH POINT and KATE finally watches CAPOTE (despite owning the DVD for a long time). As always, LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 021. Favorites of 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 41:53


    Still recovering from their birthday week, Kate and KB are back to continue their Hindsight in 2020 with a look at the 2004 movies. KB check out DAWN OF THE DEAD for the first time and Kate watches RAY. The sound is "cursed" but it's always a good time. LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Twitter: @CenterSeatPod

    THE CENTER SEAT - 020. Unhinged - KB & Kate's Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 53:56


    On this very special episode, KB & Kate celebrate movie theaters reopening with a review of the new Russell Crowe thriller, UNHINGED. They also have a casual conversation as they celebrate their birthdays. The best gift you can give them is to listen, subscribe, and follow them on Twitter (@CenterSeatPod).

    THE CENTER SEAT - 019. Da 5 Bloods - Kevin Willmott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 57:32


    Kate and KB are back and this one is all about Spike Lee. They discuss Da 5 Bloods, his latest film on Netflix. KB also interviews its co-screen writer and Oscar winner, Kevin Willmott. They're silly on this one and it's a good balance for the films and topics discussed. As always, LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 018. Favorites of 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 33:40


    Is it by-OH-pic or by-OP-pic? And what's the deal with Kate's affinity for Paul Giamatti? The answers to these questions can be found on the new episode as KB and Kate assign two movies from 2003 to each other to review Big Fish and American Splendor. It's been awhile but we're back! SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Follow us on Twitter (@CenterSeatPod) as well.

    THE CENTER SEAT - 017. Favorites of 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 40:44


    Kate and KB continue their trip down memory lane as their Hindsight in 2020 series turns toward 2002. As KB watches Frailty for the first time, Kate attempts to watch City of God. Did she make it? After the episode, they stick around for bonus content, revealing spoilers. Do you like spoilers? Let us know! Leave comments, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Follow us on Twitter (@CenterSeatPod) as well.

    THE CENTER SEAT - 016. Favorites of 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 30:06


    KB and Kate return with another installment of their Hindsight in 2020 series. This time they're back in 2001 as Kate watches Ali for the first time and KB checks out The Score. Check us out. Follow us on Twitter (@CenterSeatPod). Leave comments, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 015. Wendy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 45:53


    In this week's episode, Kate and KB are on lock down. But before the 'Rona hit, they got a chance to see WENDY. Being home now, they have watchlists of a few movies to share . Leave comments on Twitter (@CenterSeatPod). And LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 014. The Way Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 47:43


    In this week's episode, KB and Kate hit the court to check out the new film starring Ben Affleck, The Way Back. And since all his movies are not home runs, they have some fun (and a few groans) discussing BADFLECKS, bad films starring Ben Affleck. There's also some spoiler-filled post talk about The Way Back. Do you like this kind of content. Please let us know on Twitter (@CenterSeatPod). As always, LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Now on CastBox!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 013. The Invisible Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 25:44


    In this week's episode, Kate and KB are looking over their shoulders and staring at empty chairs after watching the new science fiction horror movie, The Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss. They also discuss other great performances by Moss, just in case you can't get enough of this talented actress. LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Now on Stitcher Radio!

    THE CENTER SEAT - 012. Favorites of 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 28:56


    Hindsight is 20/20... Hindsight in 2020? KB and Kate introduce a new segment this week as they reflect on their favorite movies of past years, including certain movies that their co-host may have not seen. Join them as they review Return to Me and Chocolat. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE with friends and family! Twitter: @centerseatpod

    The Center Seat - 011. DOWNHILL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 37:21


    They've been away too long. Kate and KB return for their first episode of the new decade. This time, they're hitting the slopes to check out the new dramedy, DOWNHILL, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Farrell. They also discuss remakes... good and bad!

    The Center Seat - 009. UNCUT GEMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 25:39


    On this week's episode, Kate and KB discuss the new Safdie Brothers film, UNCUT GEMS starring Adam Sandler in a dramatic role as a New York City jeweler trying to make the big score at any cost. they also share their favorite Christmas movies to ring in the holiday spirit. If you like the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE and share with your friends and family. Happy Holidays from The Center Seat.

    The Center Seat - 008. RICHARD JEWELL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 27:48


    On this week's episode, KB and Kate dig into the new Clint Eastwood biopic drama, RICHARD JEWELL. Kate was also able to catch a few upcoming releases, CATS and STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. She will share her recaps... spoiler-free of course. SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN, and SHARE!

    The Center Seat - 007. MARRIAGE STORY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 30:16


    Wanna Netflix and Chill tonight? Before you do, listen to Kate and KB review the new Netflix movie, MARRIAGE STORY, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. They also explore other cantankerous couples on film and the perils of driving while chili cheese doggin'. Divorce can be hard but listening is easy. SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN, and SHARE!

    The Center Seat - 006. THE IRISHMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 38:39


    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! On this episode, KB and Kate review the new Martin Scorsese film, THE IRISHMAN, currently play on Netflix. LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this holiday weekend!

    The Center Seat - 005. KNIVES OUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 35:17


    Kate's back and so is KB after their bye week (I finally got the sports reference, Kate). On this episode they review the new Rian Johnson modern murder mystery, Knives Out, which features a great ensemble cast. They also discuss other movies with great ensemble cast. DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN. Feedback - http://twitter.com/CenterSeatPod

    The Center Seat - 004. DOCTOR SLEEP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 39:33


    On this episode, Kate is off on vacation so KB gets an assist to discuss the new sequel to The Shining, DOCTOR SLEEP. He also gets a Skype call from a name that is becoming quite familiar to listeners of the podcast. Subscribe and listen!

    The Center Seat - 003. MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN-TERMINATOR DARK FATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 33:01


    This week, Kate and KB discuss two new feature films hitting theaters this week, the neo-noir crime film, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, and the return of Linda Hamilton and James Cameron to the Terminator franchise in TERMINATOR: DARK FATE.

    The Center Seat - 002. THE LIGHTHOUSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 27:43


    THIS WEEK, KB and Kate visit the madness found in the new Robert Eggers film, THE LIGHTHOUSE, starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. They also discuss sources of madness in other feature films, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and it works on Google Podcasts now too!!!

    The Center Seat - 001. LUCY IN THE SKY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 30:04


    THIS WEEK, Kate and KB discuss the new Natalie Portman movie, LUCY IN THE SKY. Is it worth hopping in your car and driving to the theater? We will discuss. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms to know when we drop the episode!!!

    The Center Seat - 000. THE PILOT - Gemini Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 37:26


    Welcome to our first episode! KB & Kate share a bit about themselves, review the new Will Smith movie, Gemini Man, and takes on Halloween in their own unique way. Subscribe now on Spotify or your favorite podcast program Follow on Twitter @CenterSeatPod Tell a friend to tell a friend!

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