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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.

Ep975: Target Audience: KUNG FU PANDA 4 (2024)

Ep975: Target Audience: KUNG FU PANDA 4 (2024)

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In the latest "Target Audience", Ian and Luke look at Dreamworks' latest high-flying cartoon comedy, Kung Fu Panda 4!

Po (Jack Black) must find a successor to his title as "Dragon Warrior"--while also teaming up with sly street thief, Zhen (Awkwafina), to take down a power-hungry sorceress called The Chameleon (Viola Davis)! But can this dynamic duo succeed against dark forces that can bring back Po's most formidable villains from the spirit realm?

Find out what Luke liked best about Po's latest adventure--and whether or not you need to be familiar with the other movies to enjoy this one!

Plus: More Spoiler Non-Talk (It'll make sense when you see it)!

What did you think about Kung Fu Panda 4? Let us know in the comments!

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