Posts tagged Ian Simmons
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "North by Northwest"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "North by Northwest"

After months (and maybe years) of souring tastes and more-than-occasional red-assed disdain, Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel found a movie that actually knocked his socks off and entered his pantheon of all-time favorites. The hard part was he had to go back 65 years to a blind spot to find it. Hey, that counts as better late than never. The movie is question and celebration is Alfred Hitchcock’s mistaken identity thriller North by Northwest from 1959. The Cary Grant vehicle drew an assembly of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” in the form of Ian, myself, Jeff York of The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and the KTS on-camera debut of The Last Drive-In’s Joe Randazzo. Enjoy this talkative manhunt flick!

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, David J. Fowlie, Keeping it Reel, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"

Let it be known that Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel is the “ghost with the most” among his assembly of Earth’s Mightiest Critics. He earns that nickname because, unlike many general audiences plopping money down at the box office, Ian would rather ghost screenings for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Watch and listen to Ian, myself, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel go back and forth from the land of living to the dark and murky afterlife to talk about this legacy cycle.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, David J. Fowlie, Keeping it Reel, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Rocky V" and "Rocky Balboa"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Rocky V" and "Rocky Balboa"

Both Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel are on the press list to receive promotional products from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. He and I have teamed up in the past on his show to review some 4K releases of classic films, especially during 2023’s centennial anniversary of the studio. This time around, Ian and I were treated to advance copies of the new Rocky Ultimate Knockout Collection boxed set containing all of the original films of the Sylvester Stallone franchise. For this episode, Ian, myself, and guest Bryan Martinez talk about the bust that was Rocky V and the superior legacy sequel of Rocky Balboa.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Pixar, Rocky, Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Dolph Lundgren, Rocky V, Tommy Morrison, Rocky Balboa, Milo VentimigliaComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Rocky III" and "Rocky IV"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Rocky III" and "Rocky IV"

Both Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel are on the press list to receive promotional products from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. He and I have teamed up in the past on his show to review some 4K releases of classic films, especially during 2023’s centennial anniversary of the studio. This time around, Ian and I were treated to advance copies of the new Rocky Ultimate Knockout Collection boxed set containing all of the original films of the Sylvester Stallone franchise. For the episode, Ian, myself, and guest Bryan Martinez talk about the middle pair of Rocky III and Rocky IV, including the recent Rocky vs. Drago Ultimate Fight director’s cut. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to his podcast.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Pixar, Rocky, Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Dolph LundgrenComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Rocky" and "Rocky II"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Rocky" and "Rocky II"

Both Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel are on the press list to receive promotional products from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. He and I have teamed up in the past on his show to review some 4K releases of classic films, especially during 2023’s centennial anniversary of the studio. This time around, Ian and I were treated to advance copies of the new Rocky Ultimate Knockout Collection boxed set containing all of the original films of the Sylvester Stallone franchise. For the episode, Ian and I talk about the Best Picture-winning original and its immediate sequel Rocky II. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to his podcast.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Pixar, Rocky, Rocky II, Sylvester Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt YoungComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Deadpool and Wolverine"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Deadpool and Wolverine"

The Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons had the makings of a Fight Night this week with its livestream show for the hotly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine. The smash hit is the kind of thing that has been right up the alley of Ian’s dais of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics.” But, we didn’t account for Ian himself. For those of you who follow the show, Ian’s had a moratorium for comic book movies before and, even in returning to the genre, he has not been moved or impressed. I was there for the possible brawl alongside Annie Banks of We’ve Got This Covered, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions. Could we slash and stab some sense into him?

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Annie Banks, We've Got This Covered, Cati Glidewell, The Blonde in Front, Mike Crowley, You'll Probably Agree, Inside Out, Inside Out 2, Pixar, Pixar PunchComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Inside Out 2"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Inside Out 2"

The Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons returned from a contentious show last week with “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” on Godzilla: Minus One to a movie that is even more universally loved in a shorter amount of time. Celebrating all the feelings and emotions hopping around our noodles, the spotlight movie was Pixar’s instant smash Inside Out 2. Joining Ian and me were Annie Banks of We’ve Got This Covered, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Annie Banks, We've Got This Covered, Cati Glidewell, The Blonde in Front, Mike Crowley, You'll Probably Agree, Inside Out, Inside Out 2, Pixar, Pixar PunchComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Godzilla: Minus One"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Godzilla: Minus One"

This week, the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons got me excited because he finally caught up to what stands as my personal favorite movie of 2023, namely Godzilla: Minus One now available to stream on Netflix. Ian and I were joined by Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, special guest and kaiju modelmaker Bill Gudmundson, and a returning Annie Banks from We’ve Got This Covered and The Mary Sue.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, Bill Gudmundson, Annie Banks, We've Got This Covered, The Mary Sue, Godzilla Minus OneComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking the Future of Movies
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking the Future of Movies

During the COVID pandemic, the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons spurred a pair of talks about where the history of cinema and movie theaters would be during a time of social distancing, essential workers, and an in-person shutdown of movies. We’ve made it through that era only to land in a 2024 year that is landing under either expectations, corporate bottom lines, or both. Ian invited myself, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot to diagnose the present and future of the business.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, Jeff York, The Establishing Shot, movies, movie theaters, film businessComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Furiosa"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Live Talking "Furiosa"

The Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons grabbed the “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” as passengers back to the “Wasteland” world of George Miller’s Mad Max universe with a talk on the new prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. As always, it was a hoot to Ian, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot to discuss how much gas and how many bullets we have for this movie.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, David Fowlie, Keeping it Reel, Jeff York, The Establishing Shot, Furiosa, George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's 1000th Episode Talking "Pulp Fiction"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's 1000th Episode Talking "Pulp Fiction"

The Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons reached a huge milestone this week: 1000 episodes! That is rarified air in this creativce community. To celebrate the occasion, Ian brought in a big collection of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” to discuss the movie he’s seen on the big screen more than any other. The topic was Quentin Tarantino’s seminal indie classic Pulp Fiction, turning 30 this year. It was an honor to join Ian, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, Jeff York of The Establishing Shot, and Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree discuss how we like our cinematic burgers and massages.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, David Fowlie, Keeping it Reel, Cati Glidewell, The Blonde in Front, Mike Crowley, You'll Probably Agree, Jeff York, The Establishing Shot, Pulp Fiction, Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, John TravoltaComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube Channel Talking "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube Channel Talking "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes"

With the summer movie season started, the live roundtables of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” have continued in earnest on the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel hosted by Ian Simmons. Filling the widest theaters for the second week of the month of May was the new trilogy starter Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Come watch Ian, myself, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Cati Glidewell of The Blonde In Front discuss what all the monkeying around was all about.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, David Leitch, The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling, Emily BluntComment