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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.

Ep492: LIFE Serial

On today's Kicking the Seat Podcast, Ian rides along with David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews, and filmmaker Russell Norman, for a spoilerific discussion of Bad Boys for Life! From long-time franchise fans to the newbie who doesn't get what all the fuss is about (three guesses as to who that is), this show covers the full audience spectrum. The guys talk chemistry, age math, witchcraft, and EMan's awkward Eddie Murphy encounter!

Also discussed on this very special and very packed episode:

  • This Monday (1/20), David will host the After Hours Film Society screening of Parasite at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove! Come see this Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated masterpiece at 7:30pm, and stick around for what is sure to be a very memorable discussion about one of the decade's most unforgettable films.

  • Can't get enough of the fabulous Fowlie? Check out his recent appearance on the CinemaJaw podcast, where he shares his Top 5 Performances of 2019!

  • Lastly, Ian opens up about why the recently announced Academy Awards nominations (and the favorites that made the cut) are problematic for more than just the obvious reasons.

Episode 492 needs to re-up its property damage insurance!

Show Guide:

Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14

Intro: 0:14 - 2:57

Oscars Talk:2:57 - 6:55

Intro Ct'd: 6:55 - 7:40

Bad Boys for Life Trailer: 7:40 - 10:12

Bad Boys for Life Discussion: 10:12 - 57:50

Outro Music: 57:50 - 58:05

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