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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.

Ep104: Consensus on Consciousness

Things get touchy-feely on this week's KtS Podcast as Ian, Matt, and Denitsa discuss Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen's delightful new film, Inside Out! Is this really a kids' movie? Where does it rank in the Pixar canon? And is there a cookie-cutter element to some of the characters that subtly keeps Inside Out from achieving greatness? With heads and hearts engaged, we dive into these questions and more!

Also, Ian explains the recent lack of written reviews (sort of) and plugs some cool events and projects which you can participate in. Don't be angry, sad, disgusted, or scared--Episode 104 is truly a joyous occasion!

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