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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.

Meet The Girls of SIN CITY 2 at Hollywood Palms!

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This weekend, Naperville, IL becomes Sin City! Stars Rosario Dawson, Crystal McCahill, and Patricia Rodriguez Vonne will invade the fabulous Hollywood Palms Cinema to screen the movie, meet fans, and sign autographs!* Click here to get your tickets now!
*The stars' weekend schedules are as follows: Crystal McCahill and Patricia Rodriguez Vonne will appear Friday through Sunday, and Rosario Dawson will appear Saturday and Sunday.

Lionsgate Unleashes New MOCKINGJAY Trailer!

DELIVERANCE at Studio Movie Grill Wheaton!