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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.

Don't Read the Comments! 12/22/21

Don't Read the Comments! 12/22/21

Ian Simmons

Instead of crafting thoughtful written responses to the flood of comments he's received this week, Ian decides to "wing it"!

Watch as he replies to critiques ranging from polite disagreements to name-calling insults--as well as some bona fide compliments!

Show Links:

Ep733: There's No Stalgia Like Nostalgia: A CHRISTMAS TALE (2008)

Ep733: There's No Stalgia Like Nostalgia: A CHRISTMAS TALE (2008)
Accademia Giallo: THE BLOODSTAINED BUTTERFLY (1971)

Accademia Giallo: THE BLOODSTAINED BUTTERFLY (1971)