Podcast appearances and mentions of david fowlie

Merry Christmas, folk fans!James Mangold's buzz-worthy Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, is now in theaters, and Kicking the Seat has enlisted two of the music icon's biggest fans to unwrap this spoilerific review!Timothée Chalamet stars in a snapshot of the revolutionary singer/songwriter's life, which tracks his 1961-1965 rise from obscurity to popularity to table-clearing re-definer of the form. The film is a beautifully realized time capsule, popping with spot-on performances and music that was lovingly re-created by its lead. But is that enough for the uninitiated?In this episode, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel and esteemed indie filmmaker Michael Glover Smith (who, in addition to being well-read on the life and times of Mr. Dylan, have seen him perform live 100 times between them) make the case for Mangold's mastery of the material--while Ian wonders if their familiarity with the stories, legends, and deep cuts may have papered over some of A Complete Unknown's flaws. Who will win this robust debate?The answer, my friends, is...well, you know...Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow Links:Watch the A Complete Unknown (2024) trailer.Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Keep up with all of Michael's filmmaking forrays on Instagram!And watch his latest award-winning short film, Handle with Care--now streaming for free at Split Tooth Media!

Chill with Earth's Mightiest Critics as we review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!When the new people from the last one team up with the old people from the first two (and the last one) to fight ghosts in New York City, the whole world hangs in the balance (just like in the first two and the last one)!Join us as the EMC bust open the latest entry in this 40-year-old franchise--and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!We ain't afraid of no nostalgia bait!Subscribe, like, and comment to the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel, and check out kickseat.com for multiple movie podcasts each week!Show LinksWatch the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer.Watch Ian and David Fowlie's 2021 review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife.Listen to Ian and Cole Rush's "Late Screening" revisit of 1984's Ghostbusters.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.Keep up with Annie Banks at Chuck Load of Comics....and MoviewebAnd stir things up with Will Johnson of the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.

Ian and AC strap in for a spoilerific review of Saw X!After a couple of noble-but-not-very-good brand-adjacent installments, the franchise returns to form with director Kevin Greutert. John Kramer returns--not from the dead, but in a semi-prequel that takes place between movies 1 and 2. After attending a support group for cancer patients, the engineer-turned-vigilante is offered an experimental treatment in Mexico. Turns out the whole thing is a scam, meaning the network of con artists is in for a world of hurt!In this "Scare-a-Thon" Special, the guys talk about the highly regarded sequel and scratch their head at all the praise. From tired traps to repetitive themes to a key player who has, frankly, aged out of believability, the guys slice through the hype and re-discover their will to live!And since this is a "Scare-a-Thon" show, AC shares info on this year's month-long series of horror panels (both at his site, Horror 101 with Dr. AC and here on Kicking the Seat), and talks about how you can get involved in supporting the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP)!Show Links:Watch the Saw X trailer.Watch Ian and AC's mega-review of the Saw franchise (movies 1-8).Watch Ian and David Fowlie's review of Spiral: From the Book of Saw (movie #9).Check out AC's trailer for the 2023 "Scare-a-Thon".Learn more about "Scare-a-Thon 2023" at Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC.And donate directly to the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project via AC's "Scare-a-Thon" link!Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Ian and David welcome co-writer director Linh Tran and Executive Producer James Choi for a discussion about the making of Tran's feature-length film debut, Waiting for the Light to Change!The movie takes place in the early spring of 2021 at a Michigan lake house, where several friends have gathered for a weeklong getaway. Amy (Jin Park) and Kim (Joyce Ha) are lifelong best friends whose relationship has taken a downward turn since Kim began dating Jay (Sam Straley), a guy that Amy has a significant crush on–and who is also staying at the house. Rounding out the group are Lin (Qun Chi), Kim's cousin who's visiting from China, and Alex (Erik Barrientos), who's got a thing for Amy.In this wide-ranging interview, Linh talks about gearing up to make an entirely different film for DePaul University's School of Dramatic Arts indie program--and then pivoting to make a very personal story when the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world's plans.She also talks about the meaning of directorial style, and the whirlwind of finishing her first movie, showing it in festivals, and eventually winning Slamdance's 2023 Narrative Feature Award.Plus: James talks about redefining the meaning of independent film and the greatest hurdle aspiring filmmakers face in an ever-shifting landscape of bloated budgets, striking Hollywood creatives, and the specter of Artificial Intelligence!Waiting for the Light to Change will be available on DVD in North America and On Demand starting October 20th. But if you're in Chicago this weekend, you can catch special screenings at the Gene Siskel Film Center--with Linh Tran in person! Tickets and more info linked below.Show LinksWatch the Waiting for the Light to Change trailer.Starting tonight: Catch Waiting for the Light to Change at Chicago's Gene Siskel Film Center, with Linh Tran in person for select post-screening Q&A's!And make plans to catch Linh's new short film, "Video Funeral", at this year's Chicago International Film Festival!Follow Linh's filmmaking journey on her website and on Instagram: Keep up with James on Instagram.And read David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping it Reel.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Ian and Don saddle up and head West for a revealing look at Howard Hawks' Rio Bravo!Yes, this is a John Wayne movie, but the 1959 epic about outnumbered lawmen in a small town beset by hired killers is as much a showcase for its supporting talent as it is for the Duke! Angie Dickinson makes her big screen debut as a traveling con artist who falls for the top-billed stoic lawman; Dean Martin co-stars as Wayne's alcoholic former deputy; and teen heartthrob Ricky Nelson shows up as an utterly mesmerizing cross between a wet-behind-the-ears Elvis Presley and Han Solo!In this spoiler-filled review, the guys dig into their history with Westerns and revel in the ideas and delivery that set Rio Bravo apart--including its unexpectedly stark look at the ravages of addiction.They also make the case for Rio Bravo as a great companion piece to Barbie; appreciate character actor extraordinaire Ward Bond; and explore the wonderful world of the "Free Blockbuster" movement!Show LinksWatch the Rio Bravo trailer.Order Rio Bravo on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, now available from Warner Bros. Home Video.Watch Earth's Mightiest Critics' round table review of Barbie (mentioned in the show).Watch Ian and David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel review "The Cavalry Trilogy", starring John Wayne (mentioned in the show).Follow The Elmwood Park Free Blockbuster on Instagram.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson……and Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

As Chicago's Gene Siskel Film Center concluded its recent "Daddy Issues" series, Ian and David made the trek downtown to catch Peter Weir's 1986 drama, The Mosquito Coast, on the big screen.Projected in gloriously scratchy 35MM, the film tells the story of Allie Fox (Harrison Ford), a disgruntled American dad and genius inventor, who moves his family to the titular under-developed Central American territory. There, he battles the elements, a zealous missionary, and the pull of consumer-culture comforts drawing his wife and kids back home.In this pseudo-spoilery discussion, the guys examine where this oddity fits into Ford's blockbuster career; its harsh critical reception; and why it belongs in the wider discussion of expertly written, performed, and directed dramas.Note: This episode does not contain a review of the 2021 Apple TV+ show, also based on Paul Theroux's novel ('cause at least one of the panelists hasn't seen it!).Show LinksWatch the Mosquito Coast trailer.Read Roger Ebert's Mosquito Coast review from 1986 (referenced in the show).Keep up with David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Join David for his regular film discussion series, presented by the After Hours Film Society.The AHFS screenings take place at the historic Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove, IL.Visit the Gene Siskel Film Center's website for info on upcoming films and film series.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Ian and David ring in 2023 with a review of one of 2022's best films!Broker is Hirokazu Koreeda's gripping dramedy, which begins with a young mother's decision to leave her newborn outside of an infant drop-box--and expands to encompass black market adoptions, gangsters, murder, and the oddest case of "found family" you're likely to see!In this spoiler-ish discussion (don't worry, the heavy portions are called out beforehand), David gives Ian a crash course in Koreeda's filmography; the guys discuss whether or not Broker is a "message" movie; and Ian draws some bizarre parallels to Tony Scott's True Romance and the newly released killer-doll flick, M3GAN!Broker is now playing at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago! Check the link below for tickets and showtimes.Show Links:Watch the Broker trailer.If you're in Chicagoland, catch Broker at the historic Music Box Theatre this weekend!Keep up with David Fowlie's movie reviews at Keeping it Reel.Watch Kicking the Seat's round table review of Ian's #1 film of 2022, RRR (mentioned in this ep).And be sure to join us live next Thursday for a full-on spoiler round table review of M3GAN!Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Ian and David spend winter break in The Class!They've followed writer/director Nicholas Celozzi's high school angst-fest from principal photography to a red carpet charity event and interviews with many of its cast and crew.Starring a compelling group of up-and-comers (some catching big breaks as you read this), The Class centers on a six teens forced to spend a Saturday completing a Drama assignment and unpacking a steamliner's worth of personal baggage. Now that the film is available On Demand, the question remains: Is it any good?The answer is awkward, complicated, and full of rampant emotional swings--much like those fraught years between twelve and twenty. In this spoilerific review, the guys break down the good, the bad, and the editing. From thoughts on erratic pacing and questionable geography; to Message Movie overload, and the myriad hoops Celozzi jumps through to avoid accusations of "Breakfast Club 2.0" (the effects of which are alternately ill and inspired), this episode is full of lessons not found in any film studies curriculum!Show Links:Watch the The Class trailer.Keep up with David Fowlie's movie reviews at Keeping it Reel.Watch Ian's interview with The Class writer/director Nicholas Celozzi.Watch Ian's interview with The Class star Anthony Michael Hall.Watch Ian's coverage of the special Breakfast Club screening/red carpet event for The Class:.Catch up with Ian and David's reviews of David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy (also featuring Anthony Michael Hall--and mentioned in this episode!): Halloween (2018, Audio Only)Halloween Kills (2021)Halloween Ends (2022)Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Ian welcomes back filmmaker Onur Tukel for a wide-ranging discussion about...well, everything!What began as a podcast meant to talk about the writer/director/actor's 2014 phenomenal indie vampire comedy, Summer of Blood; his recent children's book collaboration with Halloween Ends director David Gordon Green, and his just-about-finished new feature, Poundcake, quickly expanded to include topics as mundane as home fire safety and as high-wire-walking as racism and cancel culture.The guys also lay the groundwork for episodes about Onur's entire filmography!Strap in. Open your ears, hearts, and minds wide.And remember: Timestamps are your friend!Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 0:38Home Fire Safety and Nuclear Armageddon: 0:39 - 7:39Summer of Blood: 7:40 - 10:52White-guy Culture: 10:53 - 27:40Poundcake: 27:41 - 30:34Long COVID?: 30:35 - 36:30Creativity and Contentment: 36:31 - 47:22Authentically Turkish: 47:23 - 54:49The Uninvited Film Festival: 54:50 - 1:00:37Headspace: 1:00:38 - 1:07:23Let's Make a Movie! (Children's Book): 1:07:24 - 1:18:39The Artist's Way: 1:18:40 - 1:39:05Outro #1: 1:39:06 - 1:41:32Halloween Ends: 1:41:33 - 1:53:58Outro #2: 1:53:59 - 1:55:14Show Links:Watch the Summer of Blood trailer.Order the new Summer of Blood Blu-ray from Factory 25.Order Let's Make a Movie! by David Gordon Green and Onur Tukel.Keep up with all of Onur's films and creative projects at his website, Simian Nation.Watch Ian and Sujewa's conversation with Onur from earlier this year.Watch Ian and David Fowlie review Halloween Ends (mentioned in the show).Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Ian talks with filmmaker/actress Emily Lape about leaving Hollywood and finding a vibrant community in Chicago's indie film scene.The writer/director of 2018's Mercy's Girl opens up about putting together her debut feature (which draws on several difficult real-life experiences) and how landing a pivotal role in Michael Glover Smith's 2022 film Relative helped her rediscover the joys of creating art with grounded, talented people.This wide-ranging conversation touches on growing up a pastor's daughter; the writings of Sam Shepard; an uptick in indie filmmakers tackling the supernatural, and what's next on the horizon for Emily!Chicagoland Friends! Join Ian and Emily next Monday night (8/22/22) at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove, IL, for a special After Hours Film Society screening of Relative!Following the 7:30pm show, Keeping it Reel's David Fowlie will host a Q&A with Emily and co-stars Elizabeth Stam, Melissa DuPrey, and writer/director Michael Glover Smith! It'll be a night to remember!Click here for tickets and more information!Show Links:Watch the Mercy's Girl (2018) trailer.Watch the Relative (2022) trailer.Read Rebecca Martin's 2019 Cinema Femme interview with Emily (mentioned in the episode).Read Matt Fagerholm's 2019 Indie Outlook interview with Emily and Mercy's Girl co-star Alison Hixson (mentioned in the episode).Read Ian's written review of Relative.Watch Ian and David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel review Relative.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

It's a virtual avalanche of virtual feedback as "Don't Read the Comments!" returns for its sixth (and sickest) installment!From heartwarming testimonials to head-scratching harangues to unexpected knowledge bombs, this overdue and overstuffed edition of the mailbag is sure to give you something to talk about--maybe even to comment on!If you would like Ian to read your comments in a future segment, simply leave feedback on any video review, written review, interview, or other bits of Kicking the Seat content on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel, kickseat.com, or the Kicking the Seat Facebook fanpage. Replies (and witty wisdom) guaranteed!Show Links:Check out the shows that inspired all this lucid/ludicrous feedback!Watermelon Man - Movie ReviewDon't Read the Comments! 2/18/22Page2Screen: The Green MileThe Education of a Legitimate Wiseguy: An Interview with Nicholas CelozziHammerland: Dracula: Prince of DarknessThere's No Stalgia Like Nostalgia: American Graffiti Nightmare Alley (2021) Movie ReviewSon of Hammerland: The Quatermass XperimentDarker Hughes: Career Opportunities Movie and Blu-ray Review with Erik ChildressThe Batman (2022) Round Table ReviewA Brilliant Young Mind (2014) - Movie ReviewThe Batman (2022) Written ReviewAnd be sure to subscribe to Keeping it Reel, the new YouTube home of friend and colleague David Fowlie!Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Here's why we four Chicago Critics liked it so much. SPOILERS! LISTEN TO THE REVIEW AFTER SEEING THE FILM Ian Simmons from Kicking the Seat https://kickseat.com/ Don Shannahan from Every Movie Has A Lesson, 25 Years Later, and The Cinephile Hissyfit. https://25yearslatersite.com/ https://www.everymoviehasalesson.com/ David Fowlie from Keeping it Reel, https://keeping-it-reel.com/?fbclid=IwAR0dRrHGb9tqtF88i7GmLM7eMgOWJ8kdaF3R48NuZGVm8hilvQ7bfBPgH1E Annie Banks from MovieWeb https://movieweb.com/

Ian and David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel look at one of the year's best films, Franka Potente's Home.Potente (star of Run Lola Run and The Bourne Identity) makes her feature-writing/directing debut with the story of Marvin (Jake McLaughlin), who returns home from prison after 17 years. He finds an ailing mother (Kathy Bates) and a town that despises him--including Delta (Aisling Franciosi), whom he discovers has a surprising connection to his crime.In this spoiler-lite review, the guys discuss the many ways in which Potente avoids the narrative pitfalls of similar movies; what Home gets right about its themes of masculinity, religion, and forgiveness; and the one scene that feels slightly out-of-place--but which neither critic would actually want to change.Home is now playing in select theatres and is available On Demand from Gravitas Ventures.Show Links:Watch the Home trailer.Watch Ian participate in a Home round table interview with writer/director Franka Potente and stars Kathy Bates and Aisling Franciosi!Follow David's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Earlier this week, Ian had the opportunity to join a critics round table for the new movie, Home.Writer/director Franka Potente and stars Kathy Bates and Aisling Franciosi spoke about their captivating indie drama, in which Marvin (Jake McLaughlin) returns home from prison after 17 years to find an ailing mother (Bates) and a town that despises him--including Delta (Franciosi), whom he discovers has a surprising connection to his crime.This spoiler-lite interview covers the origins of Home (Potente's feature-directorial/writing debut); the cast's methods for creating realistically damaged characters; and how the creators supported each other during filming (even when that support included going full-on "method").Home is now playing in select theatres and is available On Demand from Gravitas Ventures. Show Links:Watch the Home trailer.Watch Ian and Keeping Reel's David Fowlie review Home.And be sure to follow my fellow round table critics!Paul Salfen of AMFM MagazineKristin Ciliberto of Mac Movie ReviewsPatrick Gibbs of Slug MagazineJim Alexander of Reel TalkerSubscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

It's a battle millennia in the making! Godzilla vs. Kong tore up the international box office last week, and has finally landed stateside.Theatre owners hope this will be a titanic leap toward recovery. Warner Bros is betting that the giant-lizard-versus-giant-ape movie will boost its HBO Max subscription service.But is it any good?That depends on what your definition of "good" is.Ian, Don, and David break down the carnage, characters, and clichés of Adam Wingard's CGI smash-fest, and take on the age-old debate of whether or not movies like this should even be approached with a critical eye.Show Links:Watch the Godzilla vs. Kong trailer.For more of each guest's thoughts on GODZILLA VS. KONG, check out their written reviews:David Fowlie at Keeping It ReelDon Shanahan at Every Movie Has a LessonIan Simmons at Kicking the Seat Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Earth's Mightiest Critics take on Zack Snyder’s Justice League! After years of rumors, wishes, and online activism, the longer, edgier, and more coherent version of 2017's Justice League is now streaming on HBO MAX.Watch as Ian, David, Mike (and, eventually, Don) break down the differences between Joss Whedon's theatrical version and the so-called "Snyder Cut". Is this new iteration better? Have the Powers That Be really given fans what they wanted? And is it possible to talk about the Justice League without bringing up The Avengers?The reactions are mixed, the spoilers are heavy, and the battle is definitely royale!Show Links:Watch the Zack Snyder’s Justice League trailer.For more on what each panelist thought of the movie, check out their individual reviews below:David Fowlie of Keeping It ReelDon Shanahan of Every Movie Has a LessonMike Crowley of YPA ReviewsIan Simmons of Kicking the Seat (Be sure to read the comments; they're delicious!)Emmanuel Noisette of EMan's Movie ReviewsEMan couldn't join us for this recording, but you should definitely watch his take...and subscribe to his channel!Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

Today, The Kicking the Seat Podcast and Cole Rush of The Quill to Live celebrate 600 episodes with a bonus installment of “Reelpolitik”! Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat Subsequent Moviefilm dropped on Amazon Prime last weekend, and the guys dig into what makes this a top-notch sequel—and a below-the-belt slice of political propaganda.Also, Ian recommends his latest appearance on the Spoiler Room Podcast (in which he puts a hex on 2005’s Bewitched with Mark “The Movie Man” Krawczyk), and welcomes back Keeping it Reel’s David Fowlie for a wrap-up of the 56th Chicago International Film Festival!Lastly, be sure to subscribe to the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and join us live this Friday night at 7:15pm Central for the final “Scare-a-Thon” livestream of 2020! We’ll close out Scary Season in grand fashion with a sharp-edged review of the entire Saw franchise (benefiting Chicago’s Boxville Marketplace)!Episode 600 is very nice!Show Guide:Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14Intro: 0:14 - 2:33CIFF 56 Wrap-up with David Fowlie: 2:33 - 33:59Intro Ct’d: 33:59 - 36:41Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Trailer: 36:41 - 39:28Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Discussion: 39:28 - 1:29:38Outro Music: 1:29:38 - 1:29:54Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast and Lee Shoquist of ChicagoFilm.com welcome author Peter M. Bracke to this very special bonus episode of “Friday the 40th”! Since the beginning of 2020, Ian and Lee have dedicated one show a month to analyzing a film in the Friday the 13th franchise, and Bracke’s comprehensive 2006 history, Crystal Lake Memories, has been their guide.Today, Peter joins the guys in celebrating the series’ ups, downs, and sideways turns by talking about everything from theories to favorite entries to what it took to get one legendary assemblage of lost footage ready for Scream Factory’s upcoming Blu-ray box set!Also, Ian reviews the wonderful new documentary, This is Paris (streaming now on Youtube Originals), and recommends his YouTube-exclusive interview with director Alexandra Dean. You can also check out David Fowlie’s written review and his talk with Dean at Keeping It Reel!Episode 584 brings you three times the terror!Show Guide:Nothing But The Truth: 0:00 - 0:08Intro Music: 0:08 - 0:22Intro: 0:22 - 2:01This is Paris Review: 2:01 - 5:40Intro Ct’d: 5:40 - 6:43Dead as Disco (Transition Music): 6:43 - 7:20Peter Bracke Interview: 7:20 - 1:11:28Outro Music: 1:11:28 - 1::11:44Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast and Keeping it Reel's David Fowlie take Unhinged for a joyride! Derrick Borte’s thriller stars Caren Pistorius as a single mother who becomes the target of a maniac (Russell Crowe), following a road rage incident.The guys explore every possible avenue with this discussion, so turn back if you don’t want to be spoiled! The film is not only tense and unsettling, but also eerily topical in the way it depicts technology, middle-class frustration, and society’s tenuous grasp on decency.Also, Ian recommends his YouTube-exclusive interview with Unhinged director Derrick Borte; David Fowlie shares some thoughts on the Train to Busan sorta-sequel, Peninsula; and talks about his new virtual hosting gig with the After Hours Film Society!Episode 573 will never honk its horn again!Show Guide:Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14Intro: 0:14 - 2:52Unhinged Trailer: 2:52- 4:49Unhinged Discussion: 4:49 - 1:38:23Outro Music: 1:38:23 - 1:38:39Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast welcomes Danielle Solzman of Solzy at the Movies for a “Reelpolitik” look at Mr. Smith Goes to Washington! Frank Capra’s 1939 dramedy stars Jimmy Stewart as a wide-eyed interim senator whose illusions are shattered on the crooked steps of Washington, DC. Ian and Danielle delve into the iconic movie’s history; touch on its relevance in today’s charged political climate; and detour into some of the Old Hollywood biographies Danielle has been reading during lockdown.Also, Ian recommends Danielle’s written review of the film; teases about the latest episode of The Spoiler Room Podcast; and tells you how to participate in the After Hours Film Society’s first-ever Zoom Q&A—hosted by Keeping it Reel’s David Fowlie!*Episode 561 is full of hooey!Show Guide:Mr. Smith Goes Off on Washington: 0:00 - 2:11Intro Music: 2:11 - 2:25Intro: 2:25 - 6:50Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Trailer: 6:50 - 8:31Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Discussion: 8:31 - 57:37Outro Music: 57:37 - 57:53Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!*As mentioned in the intro, to join David’s Botero discussion, simply rent the movie from Film Movement Plus—then send an email to info@afterhoursfilmsociety.com with the Subject Line “BOTERO Zoom”. A representative will send you a secure Zoom link for the Monday night Q&A.

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast looks at Spike Lee's latest film, Da 5 Bloods, which recently debuted on Netflix. Joining Ian for a breakdown of this poignant and ambitious post-Viet Nam War drama are David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel and Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews.Lee's story of four soldiers who return to Ho Chi Minh City in search of a fallen brother's remains quickly expands into a multi-layered story involving gold bars, anti-bomb activists, and sinister armed forces. Ian, EMan, and David talk about the director's evolution from 1989's Do The Right Thing; the effectiveness of his filmmaking activism; and key performances that unanimously wowed the group.Also, Ian reviews The Soul Collector (now available On Demand from Shout! Studios), and recommends Don Shanahan's review of Da 5 Bloods at Every Movie Has a Lesson and EMan's interview with Spike Lee and Delroy Lindo!Episode 547 still believes that war is hell!Show Guide:Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14Intro: 0:14 - 1:53The Soul Collector Review: 1:53 - 4:26Intro Ct'd: 4:26 - 5:11Da 5 Bloods Trailer: 5:11 - 7:40Da 5 Bloods Discussion: 7:40 - 1:22:52Outro Music: 1:22:52 - 1:23:08Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!Click to Listen!

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast looks at Spike Lee's latest film, Da 5 Bloods, which recently debuted on Netflix. Joining Ian for a breakdown of this poignant and ambitious post-Viet Nam War drama are David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel and Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews. Lee's story of four soldiers who return to Ho Chi Minh City in search of a fallen brother's remains quickly expands into a multi-layered story involving gold bars, anti-bomb activists, and sinister armed forces. Ian, EMan, and David talk about the director's evolution from 1989's Do The Right Thing; the effectiveness of his filmmaking activism; and key performances that unanimously wowed the group. Also, Ian reviews The Soul Collector (now available On Demand from Shout! Studios), and recommends Don Shanahan's review of Da 5 Bloods at Every Movie Has a Lesson and EMan's interview with Spike Lee and Delroy Lindo! Episode 547 still believes that war is hell! Show Guide: Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14 Intro: 0:14 - 1:53 The Soul Collector Review: 1:53 - 4:26 Intro Ct'd: 4:26 - 5:11 Da 5 Bloods Trailer: 5:11 - 7:40 Da 5 Bloods Discussion: 7:40 - 1:22:52 Outro Music: 1:22:52 - 1:23:08 Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast looks at Spike Lee's roiling and relevant 1989 breakout hit, Do The Right Thing! Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews and David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel join Ian for a spoilerific look at the film's surprising themes and Lee's playful use of stereotypes in holding up a mirror to a society that's often afraid to look past them.Also, Ian shares some more of his personal history with Do The Right Thing that didn't come up in the round table, and reviews the new indie thriller, The Dinner Party!Episode 545 has been peeing straight for years!Show Guide:Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14Intro: 0:14 - 5:23The Dinner Party Review: 5:23 - 8:12Intro (Ct'd): 8:12 - 9:40Do the Right Thing Trailer: 9:40 - 11:45Do the Right Thing Discussion: 11:45 - 1:19:31Outro Music: 1:19:31 - 1:19:46Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!Click to Listen!

Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast looks at Spike Lee's roiling and relevant 1989 breakout hit, Do The Right Thing! Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews and David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel join Ian for a spoilerific look at the film's surprising themes and Lee's playful use of stereotypes in holding up a mirror to a society that's often afraid to look past them. Also, Ian shares some more of his personal history with Do The Right Thing that didn't come up in the round table, and reviews the new indie thriller, The Dinner Party! Episode 545 has been peeing straight for years! Show Guide: Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14 Intro: 0:14 - 5:23 The Dinner Party Review: 5:23 - 8:12 Intro (Ct'd): 8:12 - 9:40 Do the Right Thing Trailer: 9:40 - 11:45 Do the Right Thing Discussion: 11:45 - 1:19:31 Outro Music: 1:19:31 - 1:19:46 Keep up with the latest seat-kicking goodness by following, liking, rating, and subscribing to us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher!

How has U2's music been used cinematically? Film critics Collin Souter and David Fowlie run down U2's entire history of music as it pertains to usage in movies and television, as well as staring roles, cameos and U2-based storylines.

How has U2's music been used cinematically? Film critics Collin Souter and David Fowlie run down U2's entire history of music as it pertains to usage in movies and television, as well as staring roles, cameos and U2-based storylines.

Erik Childress is joined by David Fowlie for a special episode involving movies about the summertime. We probably all remember where we were during our most memorable seasons but how about the films that best represent that warmest of them? Each of them count down five films that feel like the kind of summers that can be universal to all of us from the past and maybe even the future as well.

Brian Bendis & I continue our latest conversation , featuring his Free Comic Book Day experiences, more talk about Defenders Jessica Jones Spider-Man , and the current debate about creating new legacy versions of Marvel Heroes while balancing the stories of the original heroes.Plus Chicago Film Critic David Fowlie joins us to talk about the Chicago Critics Film Festival happening now thru May 18th. We discuss lots of current festival films you need to keep your eyes out when they come to town, or to streaming video and DVD, featuring actors like Burt Reynolds Sam Jones and Harry Dean Stanton 

Brian Bendis & I continue our latest conversation , featuring his Free Comic Book Day experiences, more talk about Defenders Jessica Jones Spider-Man , and the current debate about creating new legacy versions of Marvel Heroes while balancing the stories of the original heroes.Plus Chicago Film Critic David Fowlie joins us to talk about the Chicago Critics Film Festival happening now thru May 18th. We discuss lots of current festival films you need to keep your eyes out when they come to town, or to streaming video and DVD, featuring actors like Burt Reynolds Sam Jones and Harry Dean Stanton