After a split “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” opinion start after the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, thing heated up hotter than the Mustafar lava, both on the show itself for its midway third episode and on the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel, hosted by Ian Simmons. The “Obi-Watch” YouTube reaction show brought out moments of wonder, laughs, questions, and contention from all involved. Enjoy, Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Elliott Serrano of the MCU REVU podcast feeling and voicing the heat!
Read MoreWith Ian Simmons, the the host of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel, swearing off all things Marvel for a year after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Moon Knight, that leaves “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” to talk about Star Wars instead. I was delighted to signup as a regular guest for Ian’s “Obi-Watch” YouTube reaction show for the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi starring Ewan McGregor. Enjoy listening and watching Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree work out the sand from our eyes and couches talking about this show. Enjoy!
Read MoreAbout six months ago, the unofficial "Comics Council" guest dais of Ian Simmons' Kicking the Seat podcast sung the praises of Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. We knew then during that episode that we just watched something special that was going to explode and resonate with audiences beyond the multiplex. Sure, enough we were right. Ian, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Emmanuel Noisette of E-Man's Movie Reviews, and myself made a pact then to revisit the film and expand on our first discussion. Welcome to our returning second spin, this time collected via Skype, with the Wakandan King and all his victorious results.
Read MoreFor the second time in a month, the hard-working host of the "Kicking the Seat" podcast, Ian Simmons, invited Every Movie Has a Lesson to join the barstool daius for his 100th show of 2017. Fitting for the milestone century number is the central film of the discussion: Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Ian was joined by his regular partner-in-crime David J. Fowlie of Keeping it Reel and Emmanuel Noisette of E-Man's Movie Reviews. The four us go deeply into SPOILERS, so buyer beware.
Read MoreThis past week, I was cordially invited and honored to join a panel on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast hosted by Ian Simmons. As always, Ian is joined by his regular wingman David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel. We left a seat warm for mutual friend Emmanuel Noisette of E-Man's Movie Reviews, but he couldn't make it. Ian, David, and I have talked comic book movies before, so it was only proper to get together for Justice League.
Read MoreThis past week, the Kicking the Seat Podcast reunited a super-team of critics to discuss Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman! I was invited by the KtS host Ian Simmons to join himself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, and Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews after an advance screening at the ShowPlace ICON X at Roosevelt Collections. As always, I'm honored to be invited by Ian, a gracious host like no other.
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