Kicking the Seat

Ian Simmons

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

  1. May 17

    Ep1230: Accademia Giallo: Who Saw Her Die? (1972) - Live Roundtable Review

    Why not round out the school year with a relaxing trip to Venice? Well, none of us can afford that, so we'll just talk about Who Saw Her Die? instead! Aldo Lado's 1972 thriller stars George Lazenby and Anita Strindberg as an estranged couple pursuing a mysterious killer in a black veil. The maniac is obsessed with murdering red-headed girls, and one of the attacks hit very close to home! Join us as we chisel out a spoilerific masterpiece of Italian analysis--while also taking 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 Who Saw Her Die? (1972) trailer. As mentioned in the show, we previously covered Lado's Short Night of Glass Dolls. Check it out here. And, Ian talked with Guido and Lucas Henkel of Celluloid Dreams about their Short Night of Glass Dolls home video release. Flash back to Kicking the Seat's review of Nicholas Roeg's 1973 thriller, Don’t Look Now, which is a great companion piece to Who Saw Her Die?! If you liked Ian's mini-review of Obsession during the show, join Earth's Mightiest Critics live this Wednesday at 8pm CST for a spoilerific roundtable review! To learn more about the amazing work of Celluloid Dreams, check out Ian's 2025 interview with Guido and Lucas Henkel! Support all of our terrifying teachers' axe-tracurricular activities! Stay studious with Aaron Christensen at Horror101 with Dr. AC! And subscribe to his YouTube channel! If you dare, venture down into Kitley's Krypt with Jon Kitley! And listen to Jon's scary-good podcast, Discover the Horror! Stalk Bryan Martinez in The Giallo Room! Buy J. Blake Fichera's "Scored to Death" Volume I and II on Amazon (mentioned in the show). Catch up with classic episodes of his Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast! Continue your education with our "Accademia Giallo" Playlist! Ep1230: Accademia Giallo: Who Saw Her Die? (1972) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat

  2. May 7

    Ep1229: Animal Farm (2026) - Live Roundtable Review

    All livestreams are equal, but some livestreams are more equal than others! Tonight, Earth's Mightiest Critics hog-tie Andy Serkis' "adaptation" of George Orwell's landmark, anti-Communist cautionary tale, Animal Farm! This 3D animated outing from Angel Studios features an all-star voice cast and a significant change in focus that entirely misses the point of Orwell's novel. Animal Farm '26 is flopping in theatres and with critics and audiences--but does this radical reinterpretation deserve all the hate? Join us on a spoilerific trip to the "Laughterhouse"! 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 Animal Farm (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 save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield’s Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher". Ep1229: Animal Farm (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat

  3. May 2

    Ep1228: Castle Freaks: The Tingler (1959) - Movie Review

    Ian and AC face their fears with a look back at William Castle's landmark 1959 thriller, The Tingler! Vincent Price stars as Dr. Warren Chapin, a pathologist obsessed with discovering what scares people to death. Turns out there's a creepy microscopic organism living in all of us that, at peak moments of fear, grows exponentially and grips our spinal columns. The only release...is to SCREAM! Will the good doctor use this newfound knowledge to help humanity? Or will he do something quite different? In this spoilerific examination of the movie that gave us "Percepto" (which, contrary to myth, does not involve jolting moviegoers with electric shocks), the guys dig into what makes the movie cheesy instead of campy--and why its "cheesy" reputation is unfair! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links: Watch the Tingler (1959) trailer. "Castle Freaks" is the next leg in our classic horror journey. If you're new to the channel, catch up with our 5-year "Hammerland" series, which wrapped up last year! Ep1228: Castle Freaks: The Tingler (1959) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  4. Apr 23

    Ep1227: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - Live Roundtable Review

    Brendan Fraser is back! And he's bringing his whole globe-trotting, evil-fighting crew with him! What? Oh... Sorry... Join Earth's Mightiest Critics for a spoilers-packed unwrapping of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy--a film that's been savaged by critics and shrugged at by audiences. But is there more to this than a warmed-over Evil Dead Rise, wrapped in dusty gauze? Find out what we have to say! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links: Watch the Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (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 save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield’s Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher". Ep1227: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat

  5. Apr 19

    Ep1226: Guy Noon: An Interview with Normal Star Bob Odenkirk and Writer Derek Kolstad

    Ben Wheatley's latest action film, Normal, is now in theaters. Ian recently sat down with star Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show, Better Call Saul, Nobody) and writer Derek Kolstad (creator of John Wick, Nobody) for a quick, fun, and informative interview. The film centers on "substitute sheriff" Ulysses Richardson (Odenkirk), who has landed in the titular Minnesota backwater after its previous lawman died mysteriously. Ulysses soon learns that not everything in Normal is "Minnesota Nice": a botched bank robbery reveals a conspiracy that forces him to fight his way out of a town that's gunning for him. In this brief, spoiler-free conversation, Ian talks with Bob and Derek about their unlikely creative partnership that has spanned three movies in five years; creating innovative kill scenes; and investing more into action/comedies than just gags and gunfights. Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links: Watch the Normal (2026) trailer. "Castle Freaks" is the next leg in our classic horror journey. If you're new to the channel, catch up with our 5-year "Hammerland" series, which wrapped up last year! Ep1226: Guy Noon: An Interview with Normal Star Bob Odenkirk and Writer Derek Kolstad Kicking the Seat

  6. Apr 15

    Ep1225: IndieSeen: Bread Machine (2026) - Movie Review

    IndieSeen bakes up more arthouse deliciousness with a look at Rick Schmidt's latest film, Bread Machine! Ahead of its debut at this weekend's 3I/ATLAS Film Festival in Brooklyn, Ian and Sujewa dig into this quirky comedy about a struggling family who decides to launch an independent bakery out of a relative's living room. In a 2024 IndieSeen interview, Schmidt actually talked about the premise of the movie, which was still in its infancy--but does Bread Machine rise to its early promise? Find out in this spoilerific review--and, if you're in New York this weekend, be sure to check out the premiere at Rollin Studios. The guys also talk about what movie-lovers can expect from 3I/ATLAS, which will feature wild films, great guests, and greater conversations! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch the Bread Machine (2026) trailer. Watch the trailer for the 3I/ATLAS Film Festival! As mentioned in the show, Ian and Sujewa interviewed Bread Machine writer/director Rick Schmidt a couple years ago--in which he talked about his initial ideas for the movie! Support Sujewa's new film project, 53 Spaceships, the latest adventure of Cosmic Disco Detective Rene! Watch Sujewa's latest film, Cosmic Disco Detective Rene for free on YouTube! Rent The Secret Society for Slow Romance (the predecessor to Cosmic Disco Detective Rene). Follow Sujewa on X. Check out all the episodes in our “IndieSeen” Playlist! Ep1225: IndieSeen: Bread Machine (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat

  7. Apr 7

    Ep1222: Target Audience: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

    Blockbuster season is already under way, and Ian and Luke have returned to discuss the year's biggest film: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! In this quick, spoiler-free "Target Audience" review, your intrepid youth culture reporters look at Mario, Luigi, and Peach's space-hopping escapades as they seek to rescue a Princess, tame a dinosaur, and keep up with a roguish starfox named...Star Fox! How does Galaxy stack up to 2023's Super Mario Bros Movie Movie? Is it worth leaving the house to see on the big screen, or can you wait for streaming? Let's a-go find out! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at: X Letterboxd Instagram Facebook Show Links Watch the Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) trailer. Catch up with all of Ian and Luke's reviews in our "Target Audience" Playlist! Ep1222: Ep1222: Target Audience: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Kicking the Seat

  8. Mar 24

    Ep1218: Project Hail Mary (2026) - Live Roundtable Review

    Project Hail Mary has enjoyed stratospheric success at the box office, providing Amazon Studios with its biggest hit to date. But does it work as an adaptation of Andy Weir's best-selling novel? Does it even work as a movie? Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a junior high science teacher who is recruited to help develop a spacecraft that will investigate the gradually dimming sun. During his perilous journey, he encounters an unexpected fellow traveler; together they must find a way to save their worlds--and, hopefully, return to them. Critics and audiences have fallen in love with Project Hail Mary, but one crank is willing to go head-to-head against the prevailing wisdom (and you'll never guess who it is...). Join us as for a spoilerific space exploration, which will include 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 Project Hail Mary (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 save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield’s Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher". Ep1218: Ep1218: Project Hail Mary (2026) - Live Roundtable 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