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.
Japanese cinema has a long history of transgressive and adult-themed storytelling, ranging from critically acclaimed arthouse dramas to the unique domestic genre of (Pink Film). These films often explore complex themes of sexuality, societal rebellion, and human psychology. Notable Critically Acclaimed Adult Dramas
These films are often rated 18+ (or R-rated) for their mature content but are widely recognized for their cinematic quality. Japanese 18 Full Movies With English Subtitles
: A four-hour epic by Sion Sono that blends romantic comedy with deep explorations of love, sexuality, and spirituality. It is one of his most critically acclaimed works. Japanese cinema has a long history of transgressive
: Directed by Daisuke Miura, this film portrays a group of strangers who meet at a common location for organized sexual activity. : A four-hour epic by Sion Sono that
: While not a single movie, this series dramatizes the life of Toru Muranishi and the rise of the Japanese adult film industry in the 1980s.
: A drama exploring the life of a young man working in an escort service.