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.
Their journey is guided by two dedicated teachers: the idealistic and charismatic , whose unwavering belief in her pupils fuels their courage, and the stern yet caring Pak Harfan , whose practical wisdom helps them navigate real‑world challenges. Together, they confront obstacles such as poverty, prejudice, and the threat of the school’s closure.
Laskar Pelangi (The Rainbow Troops) Year: 2008 Country: Indonesia Language: Indonesian (with subtitles available in several languages) Genre: Drama / Coming‑of‑age / Family Synopsis Laskar Pelangi tells the inspiring true story of a group of tenacious children from the impoverished village of Belitung who attend a modest, under‑funded Islamic elementary school called SD Muhammadiyah. Despite limited resources, a dilapidated building, and a skeptical community, the students—led by the spirited and curious Ikal—dream of a brighter future. Download - NGEFILM21.PW.Laskar.Pelangi.2008.W...