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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.

Kicking the Seat's First PLAY BUTTON Reveal!

Kicking the Seat's First PLAY BUTTON Reveal!

Ian Simmons

Kicking the Seat just crossed a MAJOR MILESTONE on YouTube!

Watch as Ian shares a HUGE REVEAL that wouldn't have been possible without the support of loyal and passionate movie lovers like you.

Also, he asks for your support in boosting another content creator, Emmanuel Noisette of EMan's Movie Reviews. EMan has been a friend and mentor for years, and his quest for Silver is nearly complete! Ian tells you why you should like, subscribe, and spread the word!

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Ep651: GODZILLA VS. KONG - Movie Review

Ep651: GODZILLA VS. KONG - Movie Review
Ep650: ORPHANS OF THE STORM / THE COLOR PURPLE with Armond White

Ep650: ORPHANS OF THE STORM / THE COLOR PURPLE with Armond White