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.
Lens has had the upper hand throughout the 2025–26 campaign:
: This latest 5–1 rout marked Lens' seventh consecutive win over Angers SCO. Match Statistics (March 20, 2026) Angers SCO Final Score 5 1 Goals Angers - Lens
: The standout player of the match, scoring the opening goal in the 13th minute and providing two assists. Lens has had the upper hand throughout the
Lens utilized clinical finishing and high-pressure play to overwhelm an Angers side that had struggled for form leading into the match. : : : Lens took an early lead after
: Lens took an early lead after a quick throw-in caught the Angers defense off-guard, allowing Thauvin to finish from close range. Despite Angers showing some early threat through Amine Sbaï, Lens maintained control for the majority of the game.
Thauvin (13'), Édouard (25', 48'), Sangaré (39'), Udol (72') Machine (62') 4 (Robin Risser) 2 (Oumar Pona) Top Passer Malang Sarr (85 accurate passes) Jordan Lefort (45 accurate passes)
: Netted a brace with goals in the 25th and 48th minutes, effectively sealing the game early in the second half.