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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.

Ep607: The Slowdown: After ROMANCE, BEFORE SUNRISE

Ep607: The Slowdown: After ROMANCE, BEFORE SUNRISE

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Today, The Kicking the Seat Podcast welcomes back filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake and actress Alia Lorae for an update on their recently shot film, The Secret Society for Slow Romance, as well as a look at Richard Linklater’s 1995 Slow Cinema rom-com, Before Sunrise!

Also, Ian reminds you about Swoop Films’ limited time special offer for Kay Rubacek’s harrowing documentary, Finding Courage; invites you to join the “What If He Doesn’t Survive?” crew live this Sunday night for a lively Mandalorian recap; and teases tomorrow’s debut of his latest creative endeavor!

Episode 607 is president of the Hawke/Delpy Fan Club!

Show Guide:

Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14

Intro: 0:14 - 6:28

Before Sunrise Trailer: 6:28 - 8:06

The Secret Society for Slow Romance Update: 8:06 - 43:03

Before Sunrise Discussion: 43:03 - 56:53

Outro Music: 56:53 - 57:09

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Ep608: Late Screening: God(father) is Dead

Ep608: Late Screening: God(father) is Dead
Ep606: Friday the 40th: Place Your Bets!

Ep606: Friday the 40th: Place Your Bets!