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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! 1/23/22

Don't Read the Comments! 1/23/22

Ian Simmons

You write, I reply! Yes, it's time for another dive into the virtual mailbag--this time covering special features, play buttons, and 2021's most over-hyped western!

If you've got a burning question, criticism, or idea that you'd like me to answer on this series, just leave a comment on any video here at the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel or any podcast/written review at kickseat.com!

Please keep things smart and civil, and know that you'll get honest answers balanced with equal parts sincerity and snark!

Show Links:

Ep740: IndieSeen: License Tukel

Ep740: IndieSeen: License Tukel
Ep739: SCREAM (2022) - Movie Review

Ep739: SCREAM (2022) - Movie Review