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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.

Don't Read the Comments! 10/25/22

Don't Read the Comments! 10/25/22

This long-overdue (and just plain long) dive into the virtual mailbag is packed with funny, fascinating personal stories; movie recommendations; and (surprise!) conflicting opinions about the latest releases!

Plus: Ian tries his hand at a "reaction video"!

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Ep815: Son of Hammerland: TWINS OF EVIL (1971)

Ep815: Son of Hammerland: TWINS OF EVIL (1971)

Scare-a-Thon 2022: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA 30th Anniversary Review LIVE!

Scare-a-Thon 2022: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA 30th Anniversary Review LIVE!