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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.

Ep23: Podgecast / The End of Civilization?

Well, this is awkward. Due to technical difficulties, you'll hear commentary about The Lone Ranger before reading the actual KtS review!

This week, Ian, Matt, and Graham talk about the three movies they saw over the July 4th holiday. And, no, we didn't see the same films--which makes this episode weirder than normal.

Thrill to Matt giving Ian a courtroom-quality grilling on the merits of The Lone Ranger! Marvel at Matt's ability to under-sell (and then genuinely sell) Despicable Me 2 as a worthwhile experience! Celebrate as Graham and Ian find comfort in one another's appreciation of pseudo-guilty-pleasure, World War Z!

Plus, stay tuned for the last leg of Ian's Adam Green Apology Tour, and flying ants!

Yes, flying ants!

Ep24: Pacific Ream / A Little Nothing Extra

Ep22: Bridesmaids in Heat!