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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.

The BANANA SPLITS Movie is Legit!

The BANANA SPLITS Movie is Legit!

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Big Vegan! Reviews of SUPER SIZE ME 2 and GAME CHANGERS

Big Vegan! Reviews of SUPER SIZE ME 2 and GAME CHANGERS

Stream Wars!

Stream Wars!