Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
The movie follows the story of Boston bank robber Ben Caffrey (played by Ben Affleck), who falls in love with a witness named Krista (played by Rebecca Hall). After the robbery, Ben and his crew, including his closest friends and associates, plan to leave Boston and start fresh. However, their plans are threatened when an FBI agent, played by Jon Hamm, starts closing in on them.
"The Town" is a 2010 crime drama film directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The movie received critical acclaim for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and authentic portrayal of Boston's Southie neighborhood. In this blog post, we'll explore the movie's plot, its cast, and why it's worth watching. The movie follows the story of Boston bank
A Deep Dive into "The Town" (2010) - A Gripping Heist Drama "The Town" is a 2010 crime drama film