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.
Apart from her remarkable contributions to Marathi fashion, Alka Kubal is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She has been actively involved with various charitable organizations and social causes, using her platform to raise awareness and support for important issues.
While the Nauvari defines her, the also showcases her versatility. Apart from her remarkable contributions to Marathi fashion,
: She is frequently seen in various saree styles, particularly the Paithani and Nauvari , which have become her signature look for formal events and devotional films. particularly the Paithani and Nauvari
Alka Kubal is a legendary figure in Marathi cinema, best known for her iconic role in the blockbuster film Maherchi Sadi (1991). Her fashion and style gallery reflects a timeless, traditional Maharashtrian aesthetic that has influenced generations. Apart from her remarkable contributions to Marathi fashion,