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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
Page2Screen: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
Jul 31

Jul 31 Page2Screen: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

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RENTAL Properties: Jeremy Allen White Interview
Jul 24

Jul 24 RENTAL Properties: Jeremy Allen White Interview

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FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 7: Psych!
Jul 17

Jul 17 FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 7: Psych!

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MUCHO MUCHO AMOR Filmmaker Round Table
Jul 8

Jul 8 MUCHO MUCHO AMOR Filmmaker Round Table

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First Lady of Rock: Suzi Quatro Interview
Jul 1

Jul 1 First Lady of Rock: Suzi Quatro Interview

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MALCOM X [Spoiler] Round Table Review
Jun 25

Jun 25 MALCOM X [Spoiler] Round Table Review

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The Slowdown: Skywalker of Arabia
Jun 16

Jun 16 The Slowdown: Skywalker of Arabia

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DA 5 BLOODS (Spoiler) Round Table Review
Jun 12

Jun 12 DA 5 BLOODS (Spoiler) Round Table Review

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FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 6: Jason Has Risen
Jun 10

Jun 10 FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 6: Jason Has Risen

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Hottest Day of the Year: DO THE RIGHT THING Review
Jun 8

Jun 8 Hottest Day of the Year: DO THE RIGHT THING Review

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FINDING COURAGE Interview w/ Director KAY RUBACEK
Jun 5

Jun 5 FINDING COURAGE Interview w/ Director KAY RUBACEK

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Teachers Without Pants (ELECTION Spoiler Review)
May 27

May 27 Teachers Without Pants (ELECTION Spoiler Review)

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Ain't LOVEBIRDS Grand? (SPOILER Review)
May 22

May 22 Ain't LOVEBIRDS Grand? (SPOILER Review)

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PROXIMITY Interview with Eric Demeusy
May 16

May 16 PROXIMITY Interview with Eric Demeusy

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FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 5: Roy's World
May 13

May 13 FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 5: Roy's World

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Late Screening: Alternative Facts (MEMENTO Review!)
May 8

May 8 Late Screening: Alternative Facts (MEMENTO Review!)

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[VOLDEMORT] Movie Review
May 2

May 2 [VOLDEMORT] Movie Review

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The Slowdown: Cold Turkey
Apr 27

Apr 27 The Slowdown: Cold Turkey

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Addition and EXTRACTION (Spoiler Review)
Apr 24

Apr 24 Addition and EXTRACTION (Spoiler Review)

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FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 4: Get Off My Campground!
Apr 16

Apr 16 FRIDAY THE 40TH Part 4: Get Off My Campground!

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