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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 NoéRachel BrosnahanAmy 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 KtS Contest: Game-Changer

 

UPDATE: This contest has ended. Congratulations to Leslie! Look for a review of the original Freaky Friday in the near(ish) future!

I know, I know. You're all, like, "Whaaaat? Another contest?"

That's right! To celebrate the home video release of Thunderstruck, the fine folks at Partnershub and Warner Brothers have generously supplied Kicking the Seat with one Blu-ray combo pack* to give away to a lucky reader!

NBA superstar Kevin Durant plays himself in this action-packed family film about a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16-year-old fan. When Brian (Taylor Gray) magically switches basketball skills with his hero, Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team... while Kevin Durant suddenly can’t make a shot to save his life! But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner means working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero’s season.

To win our Game-Changer Contest, simply enter the name of your favorite body-swap movie in the Comments section below, along with a few words of endorsement. I'm picking a favorite entry this time around, so make your answer as compelling (yet concise) as possible.

Entries must be in by 11:59pm on Thursday, December 13th.

I'll announce a winner shortly thereafter and, as an added bonus, I'll review their pick on this site!

While you're waiting with baited breath to see how the contest shakes out, please enjoy the "Free-Throw Challenge Game", read "7 Thunder-ific Tips for Kids", and check out the Thunderstruck trailer--all available via the app below!

Thanks again, and good luck!

Thunderstruck is now available on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack. Prizes provided by Warner Brothers. Winning entrant must supply a valid mailing address in order to receive their prize, which will be delivered via FedEX or UPS; no P.O. boxes, please. If the winner fails to respond within 24 hours of being contacted by Kicking the Seat, an alternate winner will be chosen.

*Combo pack includes a Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download of the film.

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