Kicking the Seat

Ian Simmons
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Go beyond the movies with reviews, interviews, and live critics roundtables you won't find anywhere else--from the last guy anyone asks!

  1. Aug 13

    Ep1246: Ice Cream Man (2026) - Live Movie Review

    Is Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man a scream--or a yawn? This week, Ian and Jeff scrape the bottom of the pint to find out if the creator of Thanksgiving, Hostel, and Cabin Fever can still get audiences' blood pumping. When a mysterious Ice Cream Man drives his truck through a sleepy little town, his frozen delights turn children into bloodthirsty monsters. Three adolescent friends (and a couple of obnoxious teen siblings) must uncover the mystery of this modern day Pied Piper, while fighting off an army of limb-ripping, brains-scooping kids! Can two horror die-hards embrace "Children of the Corn Syrup"? Or will they lack tolerance for the latest in Eli Roth's decades-deep splatter schtick? And, yes, the guys also sprinkle their discussion with the topic everyone's really talking about regarding Ice Cream Man--Roth's use of AI! Is it further evidence that Skynet is killing creative jobs on the way to wiping out all humanity? Or just the harmless use of a burgeoning technology? Stay tuned for a rainbow cone of opinions! Join Ian and Jeff as they battle brain-freeze while taking YOUR questions and comments in the chat! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch the Ice Cream Man (2026) trailer. Catch up with our previous AI discussion regarding Late Night with The Devil (2024). Read Jeff's review of Ice Cream Man at The Establishing Shot! And read his recent Pipeline Artists piece, “AI Needs a Reboot”! Note: The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Kicking the Seat or any organization, employer, or company. Ep1246: Ice Cream Man (2026) - Live Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  2. Aug 6

    Ep1245: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - Live Movie Review

    It's a Brand New Day for Spider-Man--and Kicking the Seat! In a world where everyone has forgotten that Peter Parker is Spider-Man (and in which Peter Parker doesn't technically exist), the wall-crawling web-slinger finds himself immune to a sinister new force that can take control of people's minds! Throw in a series of inconvenient body changes, a Hulk, a Punisher, and unrequited love--and you've got a recipe for the year's biggest blockbuster! Is this the antidote to "superhero fatigue" fans have been clamoring for? Or is it the same ol' Spidey repackaged in recency bias? Join Ian and Jeff for a clash of opinions you won't find anywhere else! We'll also take questions and comments in the chat, and pay tribute to Earth's Mightiest Critics! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch the Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) trailer. Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. Note: The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Kicking the Seat or any organization, employer, or company. Ep1245: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - Live Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  3. Jul 26

    Ep1244: Accademia Giallo: Death Walks at Midnight (1972) - Live Movie Review

    There's a reason 1972 is considered giallo's golden year: When a movie called Death Walks at Midnight has a synopsis like this... "During a drug-fuelled photoshoot, a model witnesses a brutal murder in the apartment opposite hers, and is forced to become an amateur sleuth to unravel the mystery..."* ...it's inevitable that good times are on the way! Join Ian and Steve as we pair black gloves with killer pumps for a spoilerific summer school extravaganza! We'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats! *Synopsis courtesy of IMDb. Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch the Death Walks at Midnight (1972) trailer. Continue your education with our "Accademia Giallo" Playlist! Note: The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Kicking the Seat or any organization, employer, or company. Ep1244: Accademia Giallo: Death Walks at Midnight (1972) - Live Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  4. Jul 23

    Ep1243: The Odyssey (2026) - Live Movie Review

    Kicking the Seat navigates the choppy waters of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey! The writer/director's latest destroyed box office records on its opening weekend, and is selling out round-the-clock 70MM IMAX screenings nationwide. Hailed as the cinematic event of 2026, this modern take on Odysseus' (Matt Damon) post-Trojan War tribulations is the rare film that unites critics and audiences in celebration of a must-see epic event. But according to one critic's opinion (you'll never guess whose), Nolan's film is merely evidence of the global decline in reading, reading comprehension, and layered analysis. Does that matter when evaluating a blockbuster movie? If not, why not? Join Ian and Mark as they engage with the spectacle, stakes, and stark page-to-screen differences that comprise the movie everyone is talking about! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links: Watch the Odyssey (2026) trailer. Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast. Ep1243: The Odyssey (2026) - Live Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  5. Jul 20

    Ep1242: Citizen Vigilante (2026) - Movie Review

    Ian and Jeff take to the streets in search of cinematic justice! Their first target: Uwe Boll's controversial, anti-immigration polemic, Citizen Vigilante! Armie Hammer stars as Sanders, a former American soldier living in Europe who manages his deceased father's real estate empire. When he's not on the clock, Sanders stalks various neighborhoods, taking out criminals and recording anti-immigrant social media videos. Boll's "ripped from the headlines" thriller gained a lot of controversy on release last month, landing square in the middle of the culture wars. But is it worth all the fuss? And exactly who's "side" is this morally conflicted bit of exploitation meant to propagandize? In this highly detailed (i.e. spoilerific) discussion, the guys place Citizen Vigilante in context with fed-up-everyman flicks from eras past, such as Death Wish, Dirty Harry, and Falling Down--to see if the latest from the director of Postal and Bloodrayne is hearty food for thought, or a clump of reactionary pink slime! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch the Citizen Vigilante (2026) trailer. Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. Ep1242: Citizen Vigilante (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  6. Jul 15

    Ep1241: Evil Dead Burn (2026) - Live Movie Review

    Earth's Mightiest Critics have put out an APB for Bruce Campbell! While we wait, let's talk Evil Dead Burn! Sébastien Vanicek's follow up to Lee Cronin's re-imagining of Sam Raimi's 1981 landmark indie horror flick is perhaps the purest manifestation of the series' premise: demented spirits from Hell possess and destroy the living for sheer grisly enjoyment. The question is: what does that mean for audiences looking for a good time at the movies? Join us as we summon a fearsome roundtable review of the latest in this bizarre franchise! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links: Watch the Evil Dead Burn (2026) trailer. As mentioned in the show, you can support Mark's "Streaming to End Alzheimer's" event this Thursday and Friday! More info here. Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets: Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast. Get seated with The Blonde in Front! Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel. Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson… ...And Film Obsessive ...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast. Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue. ...and We Got This Covered. Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree. And read Rob Kojder's legendary reviews at Flickering Myth. Ep1241: Evil Dead Burn (2026) - LIVE Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  7. Jul 9

    Ep1240: Minions (2026) - Live Roundtable Review

    Earth's Mightiest Critics have caught Minion fever! Illumination's nonsense-talking, squishy, yellow henchmen creatures aren't for everyone, but the studio's latest offering, Minions & Monsters, hits the sweet spot for some cinephiles. James and Henry, two oddball Minions with big imaginations, finally find an outlet for their zany dreams: pre-Depression Tinseltown! But can they actually make a film while also fending off otherworldly beasts and an alien invasion? Join us for spoilerific celebration of mischief, mayhem, and movie magic! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links: Watch the Minions & Monsters (2026) trailer. Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets: Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast. Get seated with The Blonde in Front! Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel. Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson… ...And Film Obsessive ...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast. Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue. ...and We Got This Covered. Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree. And read Rob Kojder's legendary reviews at Flickering Myth. Ep1240: Minions & Monsters (2026) - LIVE Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  8. Jul 4

    Ep1239: The Invite (2026) - Movie Review

    Ian and Jeff have both seen Olivia Wilde's new A24 comedy, The Invite--but they don't accept it! Wilde stars with Seth Rogen in a remake of Cesc Gay's 2020 film, The People Upstairs, playing one half of a miserable married couple who invites a pair of hip neighbors (played by Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton) to join them for dinner. The evening goes awry as manners fly out the window, inhibitions are dropped, and a proposed foursome gets more traction than half the group had bargained for. In this spoilerific review, the guys dig into why this look at modern marriage feels not just pointlessly cartoonish, but also downright dishonest, irresponsible, and, worst yet, unfunny! They also pepper in sixteen movies and TV shows that you're better off giving your time, attention, and cash. Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch The Invite (2026) trailer. Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. As mentioned in the show, the guys came up with a plethora of films and TV shows that run circles around The Invite (not all our recommendations are obvious, but trust us)! Find out where you can see them via the JustWatch links below, and enjoy! Backrooms (2026) Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) Date Night (2010) Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2010) Carnage (2011) Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026) Micki & Maude (1984) Modern Family (2009 - 2020) My Dinner with Andre (1981) No Other Choice (2025) The Odd Couple (1968) The People Upstairs (2020) Sentimental Value (2025) Swingtown (2008) Ten (1979) Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) Note: The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Kicking the Seat or any organization, employer, or company. Ep1239: The Invite (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat

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Go beyond the movies with reviews, interviews, and live critics roundtables you won't find anywhere else--from the last guy anyone asks!

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  • Creator
    Ian Simmons
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2010-2015 Ian Simmons. All rights reserved.
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    Kicking the Seat