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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.

Ep864: JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4 (2023) - Round Table Review

Ep864: JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4 (2023) - Round Table Review

Earth's Mightiest Critics convene for a riveting High Table round table on John Wick Chapter 4!

You'd think falling off a building after being "fatally" shot would slow down even the kill-iest of killing machines. But nothing can stop John Wick as he continues his globetrotting quest for vengeance/freedom/box office records!

We talk stunts, spoilers, and spine-shattering set pieces--plus take all your questions and comments in the chat! Whoa! (Or should that be, "Yeah"?)

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Ep865: Late Screening: TRADING PLACES (1983)

Ep865: Late Screening: TRADING PLACES (1983)

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN Season 3 / Episode 5 - Round Table Review

What If He Doesn't Survive? THE MANDALORIAN Season 3 / Episode 5 - Round Table Review