Kicking the Seathttps://kickseat.com/Fri, 22 May 2026 11:24:28 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Go beyond the movies with reviews, interviews, and live critics roundtables you won't find anywhere else--from the last guy anyone asks!yesCopyright © 2010-2015 Ian Simmons. All rights reserved.movies,film,interviews,pop,cultureThe infrequent audio companion to Kicking the Seat (www.kickseat.com)!A Movie Podcast from the Last Guy Anyone AsksIan Simmonskickseat@gmail.comIan SimmonsEp1230: Accademia Giallo: Who Saw Her Die? (1972) - Live Roundtable ReviewSun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1230-accademia-giallo-who-saw-her-die-1972-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:6a0ca79fe142da7ac36125faWhy 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!

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Ep1230: Accademia Giallo: Who Saw Her Die? (1972) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesWhy 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch 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 SeatIan SimmonsWhy 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1229: Animal Farm (2026) - Live Roundtable ReviewThu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1229-animal-farm-2026-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:6a0ca3721612870cbfc92938All 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!

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Ep1229: Animal Farm (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesAll 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 SeatIan SimmonsAll 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1228: Castle Freaks: The Tingler (1959) - Movie ReviewSat, 02 May 2026 03:15:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1228-castle-freaks-the-tingler-1959-movie-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69ff0ffec216d807e2e85b18Ian 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!

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Ep1228: Castle Freaks: The Tingler (1959) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIan 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 SeatIan SimmonsIan 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1227: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - Live Roundtable ReviewThu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1227-lee-cronins-the-mummy-2026-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:6a0d92fdd4963b3ec8b2c694Brendan 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!

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Ep1227: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesBrendan 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 SeatIan SimmonsBrendan 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1226: Guy Noon: An Interview with Normal Star Bob Odenkirk and Writer Derek KolstadSun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1226-guy-noon-an-interview-with-normal-star-bob-odenkirk-and-writer-derek-kolstad5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69ff1783e4821f53513a3b6fBen 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.

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Ep1226: Guy Noon: An Interview with Normal Star Bob Odenkirk and Writer Derek Kolstad Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesBen 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 SeatIan SimmonsBen 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1225: IndieSeen: Bread Machine (2026) - Movie ReviewWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1225-indieseen-bread-machine-2026-movie-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69ff23ce521e30628c8a9d7cIndieSeen 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!

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Ep1225: IndieSeen: Bread Machine (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIndieSeen 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch 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 SeatIan SimmonsIndieSeen 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1222: Target Audience: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1222-target-audience-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-20265e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:6a0bb8b49ed69b64511b812aBlockbuster 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!

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  • 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 ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesBlockbuster 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch 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 SeatIan SimmonsBlockbuster 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1218: Project Hail Mary (2026) - Live Roundtable ReviewTue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1218-project-hail-mary-2026-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:6a0c41cc76bccd55c44539a2Project 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!

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Ep1218: Ep1218: Project Hail Mary (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesProject 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 SeatIan SimmonsProject 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:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow 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 Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1215: List For Life: Everything Fun You Could Possible Do in Aledo, Illinois - Director and Cast InterviewFri, 20 Mar 2026 15:26:32 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1215-list-for-life-everything-fun-you-could-possible-do-in-aledo-illinois-director-and-cast-interview5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69bd63d663ae2152d7026fbcIan recently spoke with the director and stars of one of 2026's best films, the indie dramedy, Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois!

The movie centers on Gabby and Brenda (Sara Sevigny and Jennifer Estlin), two former high school besties who are brought back together during the titular town's annual rhubarb festival. Over one tumultuous week, they reopen decades-old wounds and seek reconciliation while completing the offbeat Bucket List created by their younger, idealistic selves!

In this spoiler-free conversation, Ian talks with Sevigny, Estlin, and director Bethany Berg about bonding with the real-life residents of Aledo, building characters that feel like people you might actually meet and adore, and why Berg chose this light, life-affirming story to be her feature film debut! They also discuss working with Country singer/2026 Grand Ole Opry inductee/Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, who narrates the film!

Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois is now available for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime.

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Ep1215: List For Life: Everything Fun You Could Possible Do in Aledo, Illinois - Director and Cast Interview Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIan recently spoke with the director and stars of one of 2026's best films, the indie dramedy, Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois!The movie centers on Gabby and Brenda (Sara Sevigny and Jennifer Estlin), two former high school besties who are brought back together during the titular town's annual rhubarb festival. Over one tumultuous week, they reopen decades-old wounds and seek reconciliation while completing the offbeat Bucket List created by their younger, idealistic selves!In this spoiler-free conversation, Ian talks with Sevigny, Estlin, and director Bethany Berg about bonding with the real-life residents of Aledo, building characters that feel like people you might actually meet and adore, and why Berg chose this light, life-affirming story to be her feature film debut! They also discuss working with Country singer/2026 Grand Ole Opry inductee/Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, who narrates the film!Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois is now available for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois trailer!Rent or Buy Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois on Amazon Prime!And plan your trip to this year's Rhubarb Festival in Aledo, Illinois! Yes! It's a real thing! Ep1215: List For Life: Everything Fun You Could Possible Do in Aledo, Illinois - Director and Cast Interview Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsIan recently spoke with the director and stars of one of 2026's best films, the indie dramedy, Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois!The movie centers on Gabby and Brenda (Sara Sevigny and Jennifer Estlin), two former high school besties who are brought back together during the titular town's annual rhubarb festival. Over one tumultuous week, they reopen decades-old wounds and seek reconciliation while completing the offbeat Bucket List created by their younger, idealistic selves!In this spoiler-free conversation, Ian talks with Sevigny, Estlin, and director Bethany Berg about bonding with the real-life residents of Aledo, building characters that feel like people you might actually meet and adore, and why Berg chose this light, life-affirming story to be her feature film debut! They also discuss working with Country singer/2026 Grand Ole Opry inductee/Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, who narrates the film!Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois is now available for rent/purchase on Amazon Prime.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois trailer!Rent or Buy Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois on Amazon Prime!And plan your trip to this year's Rhubarb Festival in Aledo, Illinois! Yes! It's a real thing! Ep1215: List For Life: Everything Fun You Could Possible Do in Aledo, Illinois - Director and Cast Interview Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1214: Kicking the Seat's Top 10 Films of 2025 - LIVE Roundtable DiscussionWed, 18 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1214-kicking-the-seats-top-10-films-of-2025-live-roundtable-discussion5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69bd5553208eac2455c777e6The Oscars may be over, but the 2025 film discussion isn't finished until Kicking the Seat has a say!

This is Ian's first "Best of" list since before the pandemic, and the first time he's discussed his picks publicly with Earth's Mightiest Critics! In this opinion-packed episode, our robust roundtable will talk about Kicking the Seat's official Top 10--as well as some of the other critics' choices that don't appear on the list!

Join us for an award-worthy last look at a year bursting with memorable cinema! We also talk a little bit of Oscars and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!

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Ep1214: Kicking the Seat's Top 10 Films of 2025 - LIVE Roundtable Discussion Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesThe Oscars may be over, but the 2025 film discussion isn't finished until Kicking the Seat has a say!This is Ian's first "Best of" list since before the pandemic, and the first time he's discussed his picks publicly with Earth's Mightiest Critics! In this opinion-packed episode, our robust roundtable will talk about Kicking the Seat's official Top 10--as well as some of the other critics' choices that don't appear on the list!Join us for an award-worthy last look at a year bursting with memorable cinema! We also talk a little bit of Oscars and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:As mentioned in the show, Ian recently interviewed Oliver Laxe, the director of one his favorite 2025 films, Sirat. Check it out!For a sneak peak at how (or if) the panelists line up with Ian's picks, check out Earth's Mightiest Critics' individual "Best of 2025" lists!Jeff YorkDavid FowlieMike CrowleyDon ShanahanCati GlidewellSupport 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". Ep1214: Kicking the Seat's Top 10 Films of 2025 - LIVE Roundtable Discussion Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsThe Oscars may be over, but the 2025 film discussion isn't finished until Kicking the Seat has a say!This is Ian's first "Best of" list since before the pandemic, and the first time he's discussed his picks publicly with Earth's Mightiest Critics! In this opinion-packed episode, our robust roundtable will talk about Kicking the Seat's official Top 10--as well as some of the other critics' choices that don't appear on the list!Join us for an award-worthy last look at a year bursting with memorable cinema! We also talk a little bit of Oscars and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:As mentioned in the show, Ian recently interviewed Oliver Laxe, the director of one his favorite 2025 films, Sirat. Check it out!For a sneak peak at how (or if) the panelists line up with Ian's picks, check out Earth's Mightiest Critics' individual "Best of 2025" lists!Jeff YorkDavid FowlieMike CrowleyDon ShanahanCati GlidewellSupport 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". Ep1214: Kicking the Seat's Top 10 Films of 2025 - LIVE Roundtable Discussion Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1213: The Bride! (2026) - Live Roundtable ReviewWed, 11 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1213-the-bride-2026-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69b1ddb0c18ab949b5e82e28Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is one of the worst-reviewed, most financially disastrous films of the year.

But is "Bonnie and Clyde Meets The Bride of Frankenstein" really that bad? Or, like the Monster in Mary Shelley's classic horror novel--has the hated beast simply been misunderstood?

This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics take a long, spoilerific walk down the aisle to see if there is cause for celebration...or annulment! Join us as we renew our vows to confront escapism--even at its ugliest!

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Ep1213: The Bride! (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesMaggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is one of the worst-reviewed, most financially disastrous films of the year. But is "Bonnie and Clyde Meets The Bride of Frankenstein" really that bad? Or, like the Monster in Mary Shelley's classic horror novel--has the hated beast simply been misunderstood?This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics take a long, spoilerific walk down the aisle to see if there is cause for celebration...or annulment! Join us as we renew our vows to confront escapism--even at its ugliest!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the The Bride! (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". Ep1213: The Bride! (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsMaggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! is one of the worst-reviewed, most financially disastrous films of the year. But is "Bonnie and Clyde Meets The Bride of Frankenstein" really that bad? Or, like the Monster in Mary Shelley's classic horror novel--has the hated beast simply been misunderstood?This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics take a long, spoilerific walk down the aisle to see if there is cause for celebration...or annulment! Join us as we renew our vows to confront escapism--even at its ugliest!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the The Bride! (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". Ep1213: The Bride! (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1212: IndieSeen: His Monster (2025) - Movie ReviewFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1212-indieseen-his-monster-2025-movie-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69b1dde73606f35fd1274a2bIan and Sujewa engage in a monstrous battle over the new indie film, His Monster!

An Oregonian alcoholic named James (Gabriel Casdorph) struggles to overcome the dissolution of his marriage following a tragedy. Complicating matters is the sudden appearance of an ancient evil monster who begins attacking people in James' orbit.

This contentious, spoilerific deep dive is a prime example of how two people can take away two very different experiences of the same film.

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  • Watch the His Monster (2025) trailer.

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  • Watch Sujewa's recent interview with His Monster writer/director Erich Cannon.

  • 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!

Ep1212: IndieSeen: His Monster (2025) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIan and Sujewa engage in a monstrous battle over the new indie film, His Monster!An Oregonian alcoholic named James (Gabriel Casdorph) struggles to overcome the dissolution of his marriage following a tragedy. Complicating matters is the sudden appearance of an ancient evil monster who begins attacking people in James' orbit.This contentious, spoilerific deep dive is a prime example of how two people can take away two very different experiences of the same film.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the His Monster (2025) trailer.Follow Compassionate Disaster Films for info on all upcoming His Monster festival screenings: Watch Sujewa's recent interview with His Monster writer/director Erich Cannon.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! Ep1212: IndieSeen: His Monster (2025) - Movie Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsIan and Sujewa engage in a monstrous battle over the new indie film, His Monster!An Oregonian alcoholic named James (Gabriel Casdorph) struggles to overcome the dissolution of his marriage following a tragedy. Complicating matters is the sudden appearance of an ancient evil monster who begins attacking people in James' orbit.This contentious, spoilerific deep dive is a prime example of how two people can take away two very different experiences of the same film.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the His Monster (2025) trailer.Follow Compassionate Disaster Films for info on all upcoming His Monster festival screenings: Watch Sujewa's recent interview with His Monster writer/director Erich Cannon.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! Ep1212: IndieSeen: His Monster (2025) - Movie Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1211: Through the Tunnel of Shadows: An Interview with Sirat Director Oliver LaxeFri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1211-through-the-tunnel-of-shadows-an-interview-with-sirat-director-oliver-laxe5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69ab5b06e71c9d712f3de7c7Ian sits down with director Oliver Laxe, whose 2025 film Sirat will compete for Best International Feature at next weekend's Academy Awards!

In this harrowing story of grief, desperation, and alternative cultures, a father (Sergi López) attends a rave in the Moroccan desert to find his missing daughter. He has his young son (Bruno Núñez Arjona) in tow, and the pair wind up following a caravan of partiers deeper into the wilderness. There, they encounter tragedies beyond imagination, and face an existential crisis set to a cruel techno beat.

In this brief interview, Ian and Oliver talk about the co-writer/director's unconventional approach to screenwriting; shooting dangerous and complicated scenes in the desert; and how movies kill their audiences and bring them back from the dead!

Sirat opens in Chicago at the Music Box Theatre on Friday, March 6 (featuring a Q&A with Oliver and co-writer Santiago Fillol!). More info below.

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  • Watch the Sirat (2025) trailer.

  • Chicagoans! Sirat director Oliver Laxe and co-writer Santiago Fillol will be at the Music Box Theatre on Friday night! Catch the 7:15pm screening, and then stick around for a Q&A! Tickets and more information here.

Ep1211: Through the Tunnel of Shadows: An Interview with Sirat Director Oliver Laxe Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIan sits down with director Oliver Laxe, whose 2025 film Sirat will compete for Best International Feature at next weekend's Academy Awards!In this harrowing story of grief, desperation, and alternative cultures, a father (Sergi López) attends a rave in the Moroccan desert to find his missing daughter. He has his young son (Bruno Núñez Arjona) in tow, and the pair wind up following a caravan of partiers deeper into the wilderness. There, they encounter tragedies beyond imagination, and face an existential crisis set to a cruel techno beat.In this brief interview, Ian and Oliver talk about the co-writer/director's unconventional approach to screenwriting; shooting dangerous and complicated scenes in the desert; and how movies kill their audiences and bring them back from the dead!Sirat opens in Chicago at the Music Box Theatre on Friday, March 6 (featuring a Q&A with Oliver and co-writer Santiago Fillol!). More info below.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Sirat (2025) trailer.Chicagoans! Sirat director Oliver Laxe and co-writer Santiago Fillol will be at the Music Box Theatre on Friday night! Catch the 7:15pm screening, and then stick around for a Q&A! Tickets and more information here. Ep1211: Through the Tunnel of Shadows: An Interview with Sirat Director Oliver Laxe Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsIan sits down with director Oliver Laxe, whose 2025 film Sirat will compete for Best International Feature at next weekend's Academy Awards!In this harrowing story of grief, desperation, and alternative cultures, a father (Sergi López) attends a rave in the Moroccan desert to find his missing daughter. He has his young son (Bruno Núñez Arjona) in tow, and the pair wind up following a caravan of partiers deeper into the wilderness. There, they encounter tragedies beyond imagination, and face an existential crisis set to a cruel techno beat.In this brief interview, Ian and Oliver talk about the co-writer/director's unconventional approach to screenwriting; shooting dangerous and complicated scenes in the desert; and how movies kill their audiences and bring them back from the dead!Sirat opens in Chicago at the Music Box Theatre on Friday, March 6 (featuring a Q&A with Oliver and co-writer Santiago Fillol!). More info below.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Sirat (2025) trailer.Chicagoans! Sirat director Oliver Laxe and co-writer Santiago Fillol will be at the Music Box Theatre on Friday night! Catch the 7:15pm screening, and then stick around for a Q&A! Tickets and more information here. Ep1211: Through the Tunnel of Shadows: An Interview with Sirat Director Oliver Laxe Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1210: Scream 7 (2026) - Live Roundtable ReviewWed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1210-scream-7-2026-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69ab61c1f725584c7c14378bScream 7 dominated its opening weekend's box office, despite an overwhelmingly negative reception from critics and a tepid audience response.

Has Ghostface finally become a horror movie cliche--that of the exhausted (and exhausting) killer who doesn't know he's dead? Or is there actually something more to returning screenwriter-turned-director Kevin Williamson's film than people realize?

This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the return of Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and the rest of the surviving Scream crew who, after 30 years, are still milking meta-horror for all it's worth.

Join us for a sensational, spoilerific slash through the sixth Scream sequel! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!

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Ep1210: Scream 7 (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesScream 7 dominated its opening weekend's box office, despite an overwhelmingly negative reception from critics and a tepid audience response.Has Ghostface finally become a horror movie cliche--that of the exhausted (and exhausting) killer who doesn't know he's dead? Or is there actually something more to returning screenwriter-turned-director Kevin Williamson's film than people realize?This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the return of Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and the rest of the surviving Scream crew who, after 30 years, are still milking meta-horror for all it's worth.Join us for a sensational, spoilerific slash through the sixth Scream sequel! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the Scream 7 (2026) trailer.Watch Ian's reaction to last year's Scream 7 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". Ep1210: Scream 7 (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsScream 7 dominated its opening weekend's box office, despite an overwhelmingly negative reception from critics and a tepid audience response.Has Ghostface finally become a horror movie cliche--that of the exhausted (and exhausting) killer who doesn't know he's dead? Or is there actually something more to returning screenwriter-turned-director Kevin Williamson's film than people realize?This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the return of Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and the rest of the surviving Scream crew who, after 30 years, are still milking meta-horror for all it's worth.Join us for a sensational, spoilerific slash through the sixth Scream sequel! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the Scream 7 (2026) trailer.Watch Ian's reaction to last year's Scream 7 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". Ep1210: Scream 7 (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1209: Castle Freaks: House on Haunted Hill (1959) - Movie ReviewSat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1209-castle-freaks-house-on-haunted-hill-1959-movie-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69b1ea0c43911569e7a71544As one journey ends, another begins! Join Ian and AC as they continue their tour through the winding hills of classic horror in Kicking the Seat's latest series, "Castle Freaks"!

This year, the guys will look at the spine-tingling works of director William Castle, whose wild career intersected with the likes of Cary Grant, Orson Welles, Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock, and Roman Polanski! Castle was known as a "gimmick director", who dreamt up fantastical, in-theatre scare stunts to accompany his most famous movies. But as we hope to show, his filmography is so much more than headline-grabbing tricks!

We're kicking things off with 1959's House on Haunted Hill, in which Vincent Price plays an unhappily married millionaire who invites five strangers to spend the night in a haunted house. Those who survive through the next morning will pocket $10,000 each. But are there really spooks in the walls, or just illusions meant to mask something much more sinister?

In this wide-ranging first episode, Ian and AC give an overview of William Castle's career and do a spoilerific deep dive into both the '59 House on Haunted Hill and the 1999 remake starring Geoffrey Rush!

We hope you join us throughout the year for more thrills, chills, and electrifying surprises!

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Ep1209: Castle Freaks: House on Haunted Hill (1959) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesAs one journey ends, another begins! Join Ian and AC as they continue their tour through the winding hills of classic horror in Kicking the Seat's latest series, "Castle Freaks"!This year, the guys will look at the spine-tingling works of director William Castle, whose wild career intersected with the likes of Cary Grant, Orson Welles, Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock, and Roman Polanski! Castle was known as a "gimmick director", who dreamt up fantastical, in-theatre scare stunts to accompany his most famous movies. But as we hope to show, his filmography is so much more than headline-grabbing tricks!We're kicking things off with 1959's House on Haunted Hill, in which Vincent Price plays an unhappily married millionaire who invites five strangers to spend the night in a haunted house. Those who survive through the next morning will pocket $10,000 each. But are there really spooks in the walls, or just illusions meant to mask something much more sinister?In this wide-ranging first episode, Ian and AC give an overview of William Castle's career and do a spoilerific deep dive into both the '59 House on Haunted Hill and the 1999 remake starring Geoffrey Rush!We hope you join us throughout the year for more thrills, chills, and electrifying surprises!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the House on Haunted Hill (1959) trailer.As mentioned in the show, AC reviewed the Film Masters Blu-ray of House on Haunted Hill (1959) at Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC.He also covered House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler on the Horror 101 YouTube channel. "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! Ep1209: Castle Freaks: House on Haunted Hill (1959) - Movie Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsAs one journey ends, another begins! Join Ian and AC as they continue their tour through the winding hills of classic horror in Kicking the Seat's latest series, "Castle Freaks"!This year, the guys will look at the spine-tingling works of director William Castle, whose wild career intersected with the likes of Cary Grant, Orson Welles, Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock, and Roman Polanski! Castle was known as a "gimmick director", who dreamt up fantastical, in-theatre scare stunts to accompany his most famous movies. But as we hope to show, his filmography is so much more than headline-grabbing tricks!We're kicking things off with 1959's House on Haunted Hill, in which Vincent Price plays an unhappily married millionaire who invites five strangers to spend the night in a haunted house. Those who survive through the next morning will pocket $10,000 each. But are there really spooks in the walls, or just illusions meant to mask something much more sinister?In this wide-ranging first episode, Ian and AC give an overview of William Castle's career and do a spoilerific deep dive into both the '59 House on Haunted Hill and the 1999 remake starring Geoffrey Rush!We hope you join us throughout the year for more thrills, chills, and electrifying surprises!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the House on Haunted Hill (1959) trailer.As mentioned in the show, AC reviewed the Film Masters Blu-ray of House on Haunted Hill (1959) at Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC.He also covered House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler on the Horror 101 YouTube channel. "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! Ep1209: Castle Freaks: House on Haunted Hill (1959) - Movie Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1208: Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2026) - Movie ReviewWed, 25 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1208-oscar-nominated-animated-shorts-2026-movie-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69b1e99c4d068b3bea8d5e33Ian and Jeff recently caught up with the five Oscar nominees Best Animated Short Film, which they were fortunate enough to enjoy on the big screen.

In today's short(ish) review, the guys look at the unusually strong crop of 2026 contenders and pick their favorites! Jeff also offers a brief overview of the Live-action Shorts, and talks about why he doesn't think they measure up to their cartoon counterparts!

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Ep1208: Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIan and Jeff recently caught up with the five Oscar nominees Best Animated Short Film, which they were fortunate enough to enjoy on the big screen.In today's short(ish) review, the guys look at the unusually strong crop of 2026 contenders and pick their favorites! Jeff also offers a brief overview of the Live-action Shorts, and talks about why he doesn't think they measure up to their cartoon counterparts!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the trailer for the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (and scroll down the page to see which theatres near you are showing these on the big screen!).Read Jeff's reviews of the Animated and Live-Action Oscar-nominated Shorts:Animated ShortsLive-Action ShortsRead David Fowlie's reviews of the Animated, Live-Action, AND Documentary Oscar-nominated Shorts (mentioned in the show):Animated ShortsLive-Action ShortsDocumentary Shorts Ep1208: Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsIan and Jeff recently caught up with the five Oscar nominees Best Animated Short Film, which they were fortunate enough to enjoy on the big screen.In today's short(ish) review, the guys look at the unusually strong crop of 2026 contenders and pick their favorites! Jeff also offers a brief overview of the Live-action Shorts, and talks about why he doesn't think they measure up to their cartoon counterparts!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the trailer for the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (and scroll down the page to see which theatres near you are showing these on the big screen!).Read Jeff's reviews of the Animated and Live-Action Oscar-nominated Shorts:Animated ShortsLive-Action ShortsRead David Fowlie's reviews of the Animated, Live-Action, AND Documentary Oscar-nominated Shorts (mentioned in the show):Animated ShortsLive-Action ShortsDocumentary Shorts Ep1208: Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2026) - Movie Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1206: Ben-Hur (1959) - Live Roundtable ReviewWed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1206-ben-hur-1959-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:699ee5dea76ad7044e0c4ffdWilliam Wyler's sweeping historical epic Ben-Hur is one of the OG blockbusters. It took home Best Picture for the 1959 Academy Awards, along with 12 other statues--making it one of the most awarded and beloved dramas of all time.

This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the story of Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), a Jewish prince who is betrayed and forced into slavery. His winding journey of vengeance and redemption lands him front and center with the most significant event in human history.

Join us for a spoilerific look at Charlton, chariots, and the changing nature of blockbusters. We also make a case for this being a perfect film, and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!

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Ep1206: Ben-Hur (1959) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesWilliam Wyler's sweeping historical epic Ben-Hur is one of the OG blockbusters. It took home Best Picture for the 1959 Academy Awards, along with 12 other statues--making it one of the most awarded and beloved dramas of all time.This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the story of Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), a Jewish prince who is betrayed and forced into slavery. His winding journey of vengeance and redemption lands him front and center with the most significant event in human history.Join us for a spoilerific look at Charlton, chariots, and the changing nature of blockbusters. We also make a case for this being a perfect film, and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Ben-Hur (1959) trailer.Pick up the new Ben-Hur 4K UHD from Warner Bros.As mentioned in the show, Warner Bros also released a new 4K of All the President’s Men! Check the disc out here.And listen to Ian and Don Shanahan's "Reelpolitik" review of the film from few years ago.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". Ep1206: Ben-Hur (1959) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsWilliam Wyler's sweeping historical epic Ben-Hur is one of the OG blockbusters. It took home Best Picture for the 1959 Academy Awards, along with 12 other statues--making it one of the most awarded and beloved dramas of all time.This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the story of Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), a Jewish prince who is betrayed and forced into slavery. His winding journey of vengeance and redemption lands him front and center with the most significant event in human history.Join us for a spoilerific look at Charlton, chariots, and the changing nature of blockbusters. We also make a case for this being a perfect film, and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Ben-Hur (1959) trailer.Pick up the new Ben-Hur 4K UHD from Warner Bros.As mentioned in the show, Warner Bros also released a new 4K of All the President’s Men! Check the disc out here.And listen to Ian and Don Shanahan's "Reelpolitik" review of the film from few years ago.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". Ep1206: Ben-Hur (1959) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1207: Down on the Farce: An Interview with the Filmmakers and Star of BLOOD BARNFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1207-down-on-the-farce-an-interview-with-the-filmmakers-and-star-of-blood-barn5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:69b1e462d274d57ff85db0c7In the 1980s horror/comedy homage Blood Barn, a group of camp counselors celebrate the end of summer with a trip to Josie's (Lena Redford) deep woods family home. There, they relax and party in a massive, bizarrely furnished barn and unwittingly awaken demonic forces.

Today, Ian talks with Blood Barn director/co-writer Gabriel Bernini, co-writer Alexandra Jade, and star Lena Redford (granddaughter of Robert Redford, who passed away last year). From drawing on classic horror movies; to being the one of the few "straight" actors in a team of improv performers; and making the jump from short films to feature debut, this conversation looks at the grit and giggles of starting out in the movies.

Blood Barn is now streaming on Screambox.

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Ep1207: Down on the Farce: An Interview with the Filmmakers and Star of BLOOD BARN Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesIn the 1980s horror/comedy homage Blood Barn, a group of camp counselors celebrate the end of summer with a trip to Josie's (Lena Redford) deep woods family home. There, they relax and party in a massive, bizarrely furnished barn and unwittingly awaken demonic forces.Today, Ian talks with Blood Barn director/co-writer Gabriel Bernini, co-writer Alexandra Jade, and star Lena Redford (granddaughter of Robert Redford, who passed away last year). From drawing on classic horror movies; to being the one of the few "straight" actors in a team of improv performers; and making the jump from short films to feature debut, this conversation looks at the grit and giggles of starting out in the movies.Blood Barn is now streaming on Screambox.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the Blood Barn (2026) trailer. Ep1207: Down on the Farce: An Interview with the Filmmakers and Star of BLOOD BARN Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsIn the 1980s horror/comedy homage Blood Barn, a group of camp counselors celebrate the end of summer with a trip to Josie's (Lena Redford) deep woods family home. There, they relax and party in a massive, bizarrely furnished barn and unwittingly awaken demonic forces.Today, Ian talks with Blood Barn director/co-writer Gabriel Bernini, co-writer Alexandra Jade, and star Lena Redford (granddaughter of Robert Redford, who passed away last year). From drawing on classic horror movies; to being the one of the few "straight" actors in a team of improv performers; and making the jump from short films to feature debut, this conversation looks at the grit and giggles of starting out in the movies.Blood Barn is now streaming on Screambox.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the Blood Barn (2026) trailer. Ep1207: Down on the Farce: An Interview with the Filmmakers and Star of BLOOD BARN Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1205: Wuthering Heights (2026) - Live Roundtable ReviewWed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1205-wuthering-heights-2026-live-roundtable-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:6996279ca7e3b828dabf6850This week, Earth's Mightiest critics bust out the fainting couches for a robust, rivalrous review of Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights!

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie star in the latest big-screen interpretation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel, which unleashed relentless humiliation, misery, and revenge upon the literary world. Or, as the film's marketing calls it, "The Greatest Love Story of All Time"!

The film topped its opening weekend's box office, despite mixed critics' reviews and scathing commentary by fans of the novel. But are audiences really past the point of caring if movies are faithful to their source material? And is this a more troubling sign of a lack of media literacy--and actual literacy?

Both sides square off in a dynamic duel of defenders and detractors!

Join us for a hot and bothered (mostly bothered) look at the latest IP smash-and-grab masquerading as an adaptation! We'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!

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Ep1205: Wuthering Heights (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesThis week, Earth's Mightiest critics bust out the fainting couches for a robust, rivalrous review of Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights!Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie star in the latest big-screen interpretation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel, which unleashed relentless humiliation, misery, and revenge upon the literary world. Or, as the film's marketing calls it, "The Greatest Love Story of All Time"!The film topped its opening weekend's box office, despite mixed critics' reviews and scathing commentary by fans of the novel. But are audiences really past the point of caring if movies are faithful to their source material? And is this a more troubling sign of a lack of media literacy--and actual literacy?Both sides square off in a dynamic duel of defenders and detractors!Join us for a hot and bothered (mostly bothered) look at the latest IP smash-and-grab masquerading as an adaptation! We'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Wuthering Heights (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". Ep1205: Wuthering Heights (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsThis week, Earth's Mightiest critics bust out the fainting couches for a robust, rivalrous review of Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights!Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie star in the latest big-screen interpretation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel, which unleashed relentless humiliation, misery, and revenge upon the literary world. Or, as the film's marketing calls it, "The Greatest Love Story of All Time"!The film topped its opening weekend's box office, despite mixed critics' reviews and scathing commentary by fans of the novel. But are audiences really past the point of caring if movies are faithful to their source material? And is this a more troubling sign of a lack of media literacy--and actual literacy?Both sides square off in a dynamic duel of defenders and detractors!Join us for a hot and bothered (mostly bothered) look at the latest IP smash-and-grab masquerading as an adaptation! We'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats! Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Wuthering Heights (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". Ep1205: Wuthering Heights (2026) - Live Roundtable Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,cultureEp1204: His Girl Friday (1939) - Movie ReviewSat, 14 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://kickseat.com/podcast/ep1204-his-girl-friday-1939-movie-review5e338092dfdfe875b2e21666:5ef15132850daa2e7f9e216d:699627ecc913db013dee8120This Valentine's Day, Ian and Jeff explore the darker side of a comedy classic, His Girl Friday!

Howard Hawks' uproarious and influential rom-com centers on Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell), a former newspaper reporter who clashes with her ex-publisher/ex-husband, Walter Burns (Cary Grant) over a breaking story. She's supposed to marry an insurance salesman (Ralph Bellamy), but gets tempted into covering a political conflict involving the pending execution of a cop killer (John Qualen).

His Girl Friday takes place over a rapid-talking, action-packed 12 hours, during which Hildy and Walter re-evaluate their rocky relationship. The question is: should they be together?

In this unusual look at a beloved, iconic film, the guys dig beneath the laughs to get at the heart of two characters who may not have one--caught in a business and a system too corrupt for anyone's good.

They also compare His Girl Friday to Lewis Milestone's The Front Page, which came out in 1931 and was the inspiration for Hawks' gender-swapped comedy!

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Ep1204: His Girl Friday (1939) - Movie Review Kicking the Seat ]]>kickseat@gmail.com (Ian Simmons)yesThis Valentine's Day, Ian and Jeff explore the darker side of a comedy classic, His Girl Friday!Howard Hawks' uproarious and influential rom-com centers on Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell), a former newspaper reporter who clashes with her ex-publisher/ex-husband, Walter Burns (Cary Grant) over a breaking story. She's supposed to marry an insurance salesman (Ralph Bellamy), but gets tempted into covering a political conflict involving the pending execution of a cop killer (John Qualen).His Girl Friday takes place over a rapid-talking, action-packed 12 hours, during which Hildy and Walter re-evaluate their rocky relationship. The question is: should they be together?In this unusual look at a beloved, iconic film, the guys dig beneath the laughs to get at the heart of two characters who may not have one--caught in a business and a system too corrupt for anyone's good.They also compare His Girl Friday to Lewis Milestone's The Front Page, which came out in 1931 and was the inspiration for Hawks' gender-swapped comedy!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the His Girl Friday (1940) trailer.Pick up Criterion's recent 4K release of His Girl Friday (which includes a newly restored version of 1931's The Front Page!).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". Ep1204: His Girl Friday (1939) - Movie Review Kicking the SeatIan SimmonsThis Valentine's Day, Ian and Jeff explore the darker side of a comedy classic, His Girl Friday!Howard Hawks' uproarious and influential rom-com centers on Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell), a former newspaper reporter who clashes with her ex-publisher/ex-husband, Walter Burns (Cary Grant) over a breaking story. She's supposed to marry an insurance salesman (Ralph Bellamy), but gets tempted into covering a political conflict involving the pending execution of a cop killer (John Qualen).His Girl Friday takes place over a rapid-talking, action-packed 12 hours, during which Hildy and Walter re-evaluate their rocky relationship. The question is: should they be together?In this unusual look at a beloved, iconic film, the guys dig beneath the laughs to get at the heart of two characters who may not have one--caught in a business and a system too corrupt for anyone's good.They also compare His Girl Friday to Lewis Milestone's The Front Page, which came out in 1931 and was the inspiration for Hawks' gender-swapped comedy!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the His Girl Friday (1940) trailer.Pick up Criterion's recent 4K release of His Girl Friday (which includes a newly restored version of 1931's The Front Page!).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". Ep1204: His Girl Friday (1939) - Movie Review Kicking the Seatmovies,film,interviews,pop,culture