Movie Volleyball

New year, new episode, new president. The American political landscape has never felt more divided. Can we agree on anything this day in age? Well, listen in to find out if Rob Reiner's 1995 The American President can have us reaching across the aisle and uniting, not only the gang, but all of America...If you're sense of patriotism motivates you,  feel free to check us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

This holiday season, the gang gets stoned...The Family Stone that is! This month, our family talk about another family while your family listens! And isn't that what the holiday season is all about?If the spirit of the seasons moves you, feel free to check us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

"I realized Michael, that I had emerged– not from the doors of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen– not through the portals of our vast and powerful law firm, but from the a**hole of an organism who's sole function is to excrete the poison, the ammo, the defoliant necessary for other, larger, more powerful organisms to destroy the miracle of humanity."That's right folks, we're wrapping up Steve's 2007 series with Tony Gilroy's, Michael Clayton. If you're not too busy coming of the a**hole of an organism, feel free to check us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Are they undead, walkers, zed-heads, infected, roamers, biters, shamblers, rotters, or post-humans? Well, whatever you call them, Zach Snyder's 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead certainly has a lot of 'em. From A to Z-ombie, the gang covers it all! Alive, dead, or in between, feel free to check us out on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

If you had only one day left before going away for 7 years, what would you do? I'd record a podcast. If I were you, I'd listen to this podcast. That's right, the gang delves into Spike Lee's 25th Hour. If you have finish the podcast and still have some time to kill, feel free to check us out on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com 

Am I near a black hole or does it feel like Interstellar was released only yesterday!? Well, it's actually been 10 years! That's right, the gang jumps back in time to revisit Christopher Nolan's epic space drama. There's space travel, time travel, and corn travel. Fun for the whole family! If you find yourself with nothing to do for 23 years or so, feel free follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Cyphers, clues, cops, cartoonists. That's right, folks, it's time for us to pull out the magnifying glass and decoder rings and take a good long look at David Fincher's 2007 film, Zodiac. The true crime would be to not listen to this episode!If your investigation is on the right track, it will certainly lead you to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Moving is hard. Farming is hard. Family is hard. Life isn't easy, but we find a way to manage, and we often do that together; as the gang witnessed in the recent-ish Oscar winning film, Minari. Join us as we examine this charming film and feel the feelings together. If you're not too busy dowsing with your divining rod or drinking Mountain Dew,  feel free to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Is it genius, is it satire, is it terrible or are we all just too dumb to get it?  We're talking about the 1996 Tim Burton spectacle, Mars Attacks. Join us and maybe we can all figure this out together!And if the aliens haven't disintegrated your flesh leaving a green skeleton behind, feel free to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Ever have a weekend getaway just not go as planned? Well, shucks howdy, has the gang got a movie for you! Ridley Scott's 1991 classic "western" Thelma and Louise. Maybe things didn't end up how they expected, but maybe that's a good thing. If you got the inclination, feel free to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

"Whatcha listenin' to?" (Long pause) "A podcast" (long pause) "What's it about?" (long pause) "Movies" (long pause) "Which movies?" (long pause) "No Country for Old Men" (long pause) "Is it any good?" (long pause) "The movie or the podcast?" (long pause) "Either" (longest pause) "Both"Follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Friendship, love, heartbreak, jokes about the respiratory system. That's right, the gang takes a trip to Arizona for a year and gets a look at the lives of the women of the 90's classic, Waiting to Exhale. It's a breath of fresh air! It will leave you breathless! So don't hold your breath! If you're not too winded by now,  feel free to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The gang heads out west for it's first episode of 2024! Horses, six shooters, someone mentions eating beans, that's right, the gang takes a gander at the 1960 classic, The Magnificent Seven. I reckon it'll be a heck of a hoedown. If ya wanna say "Howdy, Partner" or give us a "Yeeha,"  feel free to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The bells are jingling, chestnuts roasting, and paint cans falling. That's right, tis the season for Home Alone. The gang heads to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a screening of Home Alone with live orchestral accompaniment and we chat about the Christmas classic afterwards. So light a fire, turn up the volume, sip some eggnog, and enjoy! Oh, and if the Holiday spirits possess you,  feel free to follow us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The gang fires up their dial up modems and takes a look at the film that redefined Rom-coms from Romantic Comedy to Romantic Communications, Nora Ephron's 1998 hit, You've Got Mail. Does the film still land after 25 years? Listen and find out! Also, if your dial up bandwidth allows, feel free to follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Rustle up a bucket of pig's blood and crack a beer 'cause the gang is watching Carrie. Does Brian De Palma's 1976 cult classic telekinetically move us to the edge of our seats or slap us in the face like a gym teacher? Listen and find out! Also, if the power compels you, feel free to follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

"Do you have any idea what you're talking about?""No. Why, does it sound like I do?"We couldn't have said it better ourselves. That's right, folks. This month the gang goes back to high school as we dive into 1995's Clueless. So put on your white collarless shirt from Fred Segal and let's rollin' with the homies! If your fashion allows, feel free to follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

This month, we're kicking this podcast up to 11. That's right, the gang is becoming groupies as we follow aging rock stars Spinal Tap on their tumultuous tour of the United States. Is Spinal Tap able to tap into our spines, burrow into our brains, and make us fall in love with Rock and Roll all over again? I guess you'll just have to listen to find out!Wanna be a Movie Volleyball Groupie? Well follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The 4th of July may have come and gone on the calendar, but not in our hearts or televisions. Help the gang celebrate a belated Independence Day with the film...Independence Day! Blockbuster or Lackluster? Fireworks or fire-doesn't-works? Listen in a find out! For Movie Volleyball Patriots, follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Tom Ripley is handsome, he's young, he's thin, but is he talented? The gang takes a trip to Italy to get to know this Mr. Ripley a bit better. Join us as we unpack all the baggage, luggage and carry-ons in The Talented Mr. Ripley. Feel free to check out our baggage too! follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The gang wishes to welcome our Ape Overlords! Anything in this podcast that may be misconstrued as ape criticism, or criticism of real or fictitious ape depictions, is not to be taken seriously in any way.  Hail to the Chimp!If our Ape Leaders allow, follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Ever wonder what would happen if the Odd Couple had guns? Well in 1987 Richard Donner answers that question for us. That's right, this month the gang tackles Lethal Weapon. After all these years, is the weapon still lethal or just a blunt object? Tune in and find out! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Shhh, listen, you hear that? It's your dreams coming true...in the form of a podcast. That's right, this month the gang watched 2006's Academy Award winning, Dreamgirls. Listen as we chat about the music, the performances, and Beyoncé. Speaking of dreams, last night I dreamt you followed us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and emailed us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Love is in the air and in your podcast feed! This month, the gang celebrates love the only way we know how, by talking about a movie! Join us as we chat about 1987's Moonstruck and maybe we can all learn a little more about what it means to love. Speaking of love, don't forget to follow us on Twitter @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Happy New Year to you all! Well, we couldn't think of a better way to ring in 2023 than with Joel Schumacher's 2007 film, The Number 23.  A story about a man who sees the number 23 in everything. Released on 1/19/2023...Wait, 1 plus 19 is 20...20 minus 20 is 0, leaving just the number 23! Pretty spooky stuff...Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Happy Holidays from all of us at Movie Volleyball! To celebrate the season, folks on Twitter voted for The Muppet's Christmas Carol as this month's movie. Toss on an ugly sweater, pound some nog, and enjoy the gang reminiscing over this Christmas Classic! Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Thanksgiving is upon us and so is John Hughes' comedy classic, Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Will the Movie Volleyball gang get their f***ing car, will they ever learn to play Pick-up sticks with their butt cheeks, and will they ever get  home in time for Thanksgiving Dinner!? The stakes have never been higher!Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Spooky season is upon us! So let us part the clouds of Jordan Peel's Nope and celebrate the holiday the best way, by watching a scary movie and talking about it on a podcast! Does the crew say "Yep" to Nope or do we say "Nope" to not saying "Yep" to Nope? Listen to find out! Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The gang smells the napalm, faces the horror, and gets very intimate with Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. So get comfy and as we take the podcast up the river with to the heart of darkness. Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

What lies beneath Robert Zemeckis' movie, What Lies Beneath? Are ghosts real, are we going crazy, or a little bit of both? Well tune in to find out!Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

The gang gets animated this month as we watch our first full length cartoon on this podcast, Hayao Miyazaki's debut film, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. So pop some popcorn, set up the volleyball net, and enjoy!Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

"Is this Movie Volleyball?" "No, it's Iowa." Wait, no. "Is this Heaven?" No, It's Movie Volleyball"The gang swings for the fences on this late 80's fantasy baseball classic, Field of Dreams. Do ghosts, the 1960's, and baseball still make a winning combo in 2022 or does the film strike out? You can speculate or listen to find out! Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Hold on to your butts and get ready for all the dino DNA you can handle as the gang busts Jurassic Park wide open. Will everyone be endorsing this park? Listen in a find out! Also follow us at  @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com

It's wedding season on Movie Volleyball! Ben and Brooklyn got married in real life. Hooray! To celebrate, Brooklyn served up My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but is everyone on the podcast feeling the love? Listen in and find out!

The Volleyball Gang takes a gander into Billy Wilder's classic, The Apartment. Does the 1960's Academy award winner still hold up? Is the film relevant in 2022 or just a relic of a bygone era? Listen in and find out! Follow us at @MovieVBPod on Twitter and email us at MovieVolleyBall@gmail.com

It's a two-for-one at Movie Volleyball! We watched Little Women...twice! Listen in as we compare and contrast these films based off the Louisa May Alcott classic. We're all coming of age this episode, folks. Follow us at @MovieVBPod on Twitter and email us at MovieVolleyBall@gmail.com

The gang is back to chat about Steven Soderbergh's Out of Sight.  Will we all agree, will this film be the end of the podcast as we know it? You'll have to listen and see! Follow us at @MovieVBPod on Twitter and email us at MovieVolleyBall@gmail.com

Tis the season! Join the gang as we chat about the holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Special shout out to Music Box Chicago for their annual screening! Follow them @musicboxchicago on Instagram and @musicboxtheatre on Twitter.  HeeHaw!

Don't worry folks, I know this episode is less than two minutes, it's a teaser. We are going to have a full episode later this month, so stay tuned and we hope this little Seasonal spice gets you through until you hear us soon. Who knows, we may see some of you at @musicboxchicago for this month's movie!@MovieVBPod 

Join the gang as they serve up that early 2000's classic, Coyote Ugly.  There won't be a dry seat in the house...Follow us at @MovieVBPod on Twitter and email us at MovieVolleyBall@gmail.com

The gang dives into John Carpenter's creepy horror classis, The Thing. Just in time for Halloween! Enjoy and follow us at MovieVBPod on twitter!

in our inaugural episode, Ashley serves up Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous. Listen, enjoy, and follow us on twitter @MovieVBPod and shoot us emails at movievolleyball@gmail.com

Welcome to a teaser for an upcoming Podcast, Movie Volleyball.