MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talking "Civil War"

The newest live roundtable for the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel went to war to not talk about war, but to talk about anti-war in a journalistic war film that’s occaisional true to its vision. Ian, myself, and Mark Krawcyzk of Special Mark Productions drew the lines of the cinematic battlefield to discuss Cival War from Alex Garland. We three had plenty of questions to ask and discussion points to expound on trying to found reasons and implications in this dramatic thriller.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talking "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom"

This live roundtable for the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel stood as the final gathering of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” for 2023. The release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom put a cap on the defunct DCEU and a pretty crappy overall year for comic book movies. Ian led a group of us to talk all about it and bury the dead. Watch Ian, myself, Mark Krawcyzk of Special Mark Productions, and new addition Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front on this stellar episode.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talking "Trolls Band Together"

Film critics are often parents too and, sometimes, one of the perks of the position is being about to bring your children as your guests to an advanced screening. Recently, Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel and I were two film critic parents of many who brought our kiddos for the viewing privilege and bragging rights of seeing the new sequel Trolls Band Together earlier. While our sons did not join the conversation as the “target demographic,” Ian and I had plenty to celebrate and compliment!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talking "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Recently, I was invited by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel to join a group conversation on Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Being one of the few critics giving the film a “Rotten” negative review on Rotten Tomatoes, I figured I would be bringing the piss and smoke to drop the would-be masterpiece down a few rungs. As it turns out, I wasn’t alone on the panel when it came to stern critiques on the movie

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat roundtable for "Barbie"

Last week on the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel with Ian Simmons was Oppenheimer, one half of 2023 cinema “Barbenheimer” event of the summer. This week, it was Barbie’s turn. First up was Christopher Nolan’s massive Oppenheimer. Things took quite a turn late in the show when the social commentary reared its ugly head between Ian, myself, Jeff York of The Establishing Shot, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to Ian’s channel!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat roundtable for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"

An Indiana Jones movie counts as a special occasion. So is the chance to join Ian Simmons on the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel for one of his roundtables. Coming off the heels of its opening weekend, “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” got together to talk about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree reminisce on ups and downs of getting the chance to see Harrison Ford play one of his iconic characters again.

PODCAST: Episode 116 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 116th episode, two Cannon-loving film critics, two Luthor-ian dads, and two nuclear-charged teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue a special podcast collaboration. Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions return to close the Christopher Reeve Superman series to discuss Superman IV: The Quest of Peace. Find out if it really is the worst movie of the series or if soft spots are found.

PODCAST: Episode 115 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 115th episode, two computer-programming film critics, two absentee dads, and two evil self teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have set up a special collaboration for a pair of episodes. Will and Don recently appeared on Ian Simmons' Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel to discuss Superman: The Movie and Superman II. For the step down of Superman III, Ian and returning guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions continue the series the talk to our digital airwaves. We scratch our heads together on everything from Richard Pryor, computer fears, and bad Kryptonite.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat roundtable for "Superman: The Movie"

Folks who know me well know that 1978’s Superman: The Movie is head-and-shoulders my favorite comic book movie of all-time and one of my overall Top 10 favorites, period. Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel is one of those folks who knew and invited me on his airwaves to talk about the first Christopher Reeve Superman movie on the heels of its first-time release to 4K UHD disc as part of Warner Bros.’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration. Ian and I are joined by the #DCshill Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, who makes it a party.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat roundtable for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

This latest YouTube roundtable for the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel counts as a special one. After a bold (and wise) self-imposed year-long moratorium, this is the return of host Ian Simmons to comic book movie discussions with “Earth’s Mightiest Critics.” See him tell his story and receive enthusiastic welcomes to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Joining this special comeback with Ian and myself is a full half-dozen big talkers.

PODCAST: Episode 105 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 105th episode, two buzz cut film critics, two non-scientific dads, and two hieroglyphic-loving teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Mark Krawczyk for a second episode. This time, the founder and content creator of Special Mark Productions brings a science fiction cult classic to the argument table. The three gentlemen share though well-spread thoughts on 1994's Stargate. Shake the sand out of your boots and give it a listen.

PODCAST: Episode 104 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 104th episode, two murderous film critics, two well-heeled dads, and two suspicious teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions to the first of two feature episodes. A lover of cult classics and schlock of any variety, Mark suggested the boys put their detective skills and funny bones to the test with 1985's much-loved Clue. Mark brings his own cinematic magnifying glass for toasting this brand of comedy.

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