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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.

Ep964: Accademia Giallo CREDITO EXTRA: Snips, Sips, and Instights from the SERGIO MARTINO Interview

Ep964: Accademia Giallo CREDITO EXTRA: Snips, Sips, and Instights from the SERGIO MARTINO Interview

Recently, Accademia Giallo presented a rare interview with genre director extraordinaire, Sergio Martino--filmed during a visit to Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre, where he showed two of his most iconic thrillers, Torso and The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh.

While recording the intro to that piece, Ian and Bryan spoke at length about meeting Martino, what his films mean to them, and their surprised reaction to the Maestro's own estimation of his reputation as a filmmaker. I think we can all agree that 20 minutes is way too long for an interview intro, so Ian trimmed the fat to a lean five.

Presented here is that full intro, as well as the answer to a fan question from the Strange Vice Q&A--and a little something extra at the very end!

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  • Watch the full hour-long interview with Sergio Martino here.

  • Support Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre, who made this interview possible. From movies to merch to incredible year-round programming that spans all genres, this is The Windy City's premiere indie arthouse cinema!

  • Follow our amazing translator, Alice Pistono!

  • Follow the Martino event's tenacious and talented photographer, Gabriele Garofletti on Instagram.

  • Check out Severin Films, who partnered with The Music Box to provide a huge selection of Giallo-themed movies and memorabilia during the event!

  • Support all of our terrifying teachers' axe-tracurricular activities!

  • Continue your education with our "Accademia Giallo" Playlist!

Ep965: Spotlight India: ROCKY AUR RANI KII PREM KAHAANI (2023)

Ep965: Spotlight India: ROCKY AUR RANI KII PREM KAHAANI (2023)

Ep963: ARGYLLE (2024) - Round Table Review

Ep963: ARGYLLE (2024) - Round Table Review