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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 NoéRachel BrosnahanAmy 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.

Contest: Under the Skin!

UPDATE: This contest has ended.

Hey, Chicagoans! On Thursday, March 27th, Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast) will be in town to present an exclusive screening of his latest film, Under the Skin, starring Scarlett Johansson!

The event will take place at 7pm at the Landmark Century Centre Theatre, with host Patrick McGavin of the Chicago Film Critics Association conducting a post-screening Q&A with the director.

And you could win two passes to this incredible evening! Simply click here to enter!

In the meantime, check out the trailer for Glazer's sexy and mysterious sci-fi thriller below.

Thanks, good luck, and please spread the word!

The deadline for entry is 9am on Thursday, March 27th 2014. The Landmark Century Centre Theatre is located at 2828 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL. This contest is good for two (2) tickets to the Under the Skin screening, and does not include concessions, transportation, or any additional accommodations. Because this will likely be a full event, winning ticket holders should arrive early to guarantee good seats. Though Kicking the Seat is affiliated with the Chicago Film Critics Association, it is not liable for this contest. Prize provided courtesy of Allied Integrated Marketing.

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