Welcome to Kicking the Seat!

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.

Anime War Super 5 Mugen -

represents the pinnacle of the "Compilation Era" of MUGEN. It is a polished, fan-service-heavy love letter to Shonen anime. While it lacks the tight, competitive balance of professionally developed fighters like Dragon Ball FighterZ , it exceeds in spectacle and content volume. It is a must-play for casual fans who want to pit their favorite anime heroes against one another in high-definition 2D combat.

The Anime War, as chronicled in the Super Robot Wars series and specifically through the Mugen saga, represents a monumental achievement in anime storytelling. By bringing together characters from various franchises, the series creates a unique and engaging narrative that explores themes of war, friendship, and existentialism. anime war super 5 mugen