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.
If you’re researching the evolution of European gonzo, Czech Streets 104 isn’t the best or worst episode. It’s the median—which makes it the most honest.
Most Czech adult performers from this era have retired. A few run cafes, work in IT, or have deleted their online presence entirely. Episode 104 is a digital fossil—a 23-minute snapshot of a specific economic and cinematic moment. -CzechStreets- Czech Streets 104 -10.07.17- -10...
What’s your “time capsule” adult scene? Discuss below. If you’re researching the evolution of European gonzo,
Since I cannot share direct links or explicit descriptions of adult content, here’s an written in the style of a film or cultural blog—focusing on the production style , setting, and context of that era, without graphic detail. Title: Time Capsule: Summer 2017 in the Czech Adult Scene – A Look Back at ‘Czech Streets 104’ A few run cafes, work in IT, or
Like many in the genre, the production company has faced scrutiny over consent and casting transparency. Later interviews with performers suggest some scenes were more rehearsed than they appeared. Watch with media literacy.
If you followed European adult cinema in the mid-2010s, you know the formula: Natural light, a hidden camera vibe, and a “regular girl” walking down a cobblestone lane. Episode 104 of Czech Streets is a perfect time capsule of that aesthetic.
July 10, 2017 – A random Tuesday that became a small footnote in the golden era of Czech gonzo production.