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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.

Lionsgate Teases MORTDECAI, Starring Johnny Depp!

Lionsgate is pleased to share the teaser trailer for David Koepp's hilarious action comedy, Mortdecai! Charlie Mortdecai (Johnny Depp) embarks on an international adventure to uncover a stolen piece of art, which may hold the key to unlimited wealth. Will his outstanding charm and good looks be enough to complete this mission? Find out when Mortdecai opens February 6, 2015!

In the meantime, check out the teaser trailer below for a peak at globe-trotting hijinks featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Munn, Jeff Goldblum, and Paul Bettany. And keep up with Mortdecai via the film's official WebsiteFacebookTwitter, and YouTube pages!

DELIVERANCE at Studio Movie Grill Wheaton!

THE CROW w/ Bai Ling @ Hollywood Palms!