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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: Monster Satisfaction!

Ian Simmons

UPDATE: This contest has ended. Congratulations, Leslie!

Godzilla will demolish theatres once again this May, and you can be ready for him by entering Kicking the Seat's Monster Satisfaction Contest!

Our friends at Partnershub and Snickers Brand want to arm you with a killer prize pack that includes a $15 Fandango gift card and five (yes, five) Snickers bars!

In the "Comments" section below, simply tell me which fictional character you'd most like to see Godzilla fight on the big screen. From Freddy Krueger to the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man to an irradiated Katniss Everdeen, size doesn't matter--and neither does logic. The funniest, most off-the-wall entrant, as chosen by me, will stand tall with free movie cash and a city-sized stash of chocolatey goodness!

Entries must be received by 11:59pm on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014.

In the meantime, check out the extended version of Snickers' newest “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” commercial featuring Godzilla before it premieres during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2nd!

Thanks, everyone, and good luck!

Eligibility: All prizes for the Monster Satisfaction Contest, and the Monster Satisfaction Blog App, are provided courtesy of Snickers Brand. Prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. boxes, please. Each household is only eligible to win One (1) Snickers Movie Prize Pack containing 5 Snickers Bars and 1 $15 Fandango Gift Card via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Notification: Kicking the Seat will contact the contest winner within twelve hours of contest close. If no response is received within twenty-four hours, an alternate winner will be chosen. Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only. If you haven't guessed by now, this post is sponsored by Snickers Brand.

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