Ep1266: Ali G: Who Iz I? (2026) and The Party (1968) - Live Charity Movie Reviews
Kicking the Seat winds down Spooky Season with its scariest, most controversial episode of the year!
Recently, Ian was introduced to Blake Edwards' 1968 farce, The Party, in which Peter Sellers plays an Indian actor who inadvertently crashes a high-society Hollywood soiree. Last weekend, Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G: Who Iz I? debuted, plopping the pasty, British gangsta wannabe into more outrageous faux-reality scenarios--and facing allegations of cultural appropriation!
Join Ian and Jeff as they unpack the sharp social satire of these "cancel-worthy" comedies to determine whether the fear of being offended is more harmful than the "problematic" art itself. We also take your questions and comments in the chat!
We're also continuing our 2026 "Kicking the Seat Treats the Hungry" campaign, in an effort to support Feeding America's nationwide network of food banks. With over 47 million people facing hunger in the United States, every dollar makes a difference! Please donate today!
Bonus! Supporters who donate $10 or more will be entered into a special November 1st drawing! One lucky winner will receive an original illustration of their favorite movie monster, drawn by renowned caricature artist (and Kicking the Seat co-host) Jeff York!
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Watch the Ali G: Who Iz I? (2026) trailer.
Watch the The Party (1968) trailer.
Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at Jeff York Caricatures, The Establishing Shot, and Pipeline Artists.
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