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Welcome to Kicking the Seat!

Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).

The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.

Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.

The KtS Contest: ROCKIN' THE JOURNEY!

Ian Simmons

UPDATE! This contest has ended. Congratulations to Rachel on winning the DVD!

Hey, Everyone! To celebrate the recent home video release of Journey 2 The Mysterious Island, Kicking the Seat has teamed with Partnershub to offer you a chance to win this action-packed family adventure on DVD!

To enter the Rockin' The Journey Contest, simply head to the "Comments" section below and type the name of your favorite movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Yes, it really is that simple! Post your answer by 11:59pm on Tuesday, June 19th. I'll pick a winner at random to receive their very own copy of the film.

In the meantime, please spread the word and, if you're feeling adventurous, take the "Would You Survive ?" quiz via the app below.

Thanks again for reading, and good luck!

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