Movies with Murphys
Movies with Murphys
Joanna Murphy and Lauren Johnson
We love to talk about movies and a lot of nonsense in between
Double Feature
DOUBLE FEATURE: Sunset Boulevard & Leave Her to Heaven Our first double feature! DOUBLE stories told in flashback. DOUBLE amazing sunglasses. DOUBLE femme fatales. DOUBLE broad shoulder suits. We spend the weekend enjoying the wonders of the Redford Theater and seeing two cinematic film noirs: Sunset Boulevard and Leave Her to Heaven.”I am big! It’s […]
Mar 4, 2020
41 min
Le Divorce
Le Divorce We can’t decide if this movie is really, really dramatic or really, really boring…but we love it! Listen and decide for yourself as we discuss Paris, cultural differences, and Leslie Caron! Roxy: You shouldn’t accept expensive gifts from a man. Isabel: Why? Roxy: Because it puts you in a position of having to […]
Feb 14, 2020
32 min
The Bad and the Beautiful
Joanna had never seen The Bad and the Beautiful. Now she has. But did she like it? Listen to find out! “Jonathan is more than a man. He’s an experience, and he’s habit-forming. If they could ever bottle him, he’d out-sell Ginger Ale.” -Fred Amiel By Lauren Johnson Instagram Facebook Apple Spotify
Jan 29, 2020
32 min
Classic Film Newbies
Classic Film Newbies We’re starting off the New Year with a new kind of episode! Joanna and I each compiled a list of 5 movies that we think can change your mind if you’re not a classic film fan. And if you are a classic film fan, feel free to use our picks to persuade […]
Jan 14, 2020
47 min
When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally Ring in 2020 with us as we discuss When Harry Met Sally and contemplate the age old questions, ‘can men and women be friends?’ and ‘should Ilsa have stayed with Rick or left with Victor?’… “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want […]
Dec 31, 2019
34 min
Christmas in Connecticut
Christmas in Connecticut It’s our second Christmas season on Movies with Murphys and what better movie to kick off our holiday movie binge than Christmas in Connecticut! An independent woman, a handsome sailor, and a huge secret create a great recipe for a romantic comedy in this gem! Don’t forget to add paprika! “All my […]
Dec 24, 2019
36 min
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers A favorite musical of ours is made even more special through our experience watching it in a classic, 1920’s movie theater called the Redford Theater! “Love is like the measles. You only get it once, and the older you are, the harder you take it.” – Adam Pontipee By Lauren […]
Dec 14, 2019
35 min
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story Listen as we kick off our holiday season with A Christmas Story! Our brother in law, Tom, joins us to discuss our favorite childhood toys and the thing all three of us look forward to around the Christmas season! Ralphie: “I want a Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air […]
Dec 5, 2019
27 min
Captain Ron
Captain Ron Although not a classic for most, this movie is a classic for us and our Dad! Find out why Captain Ron holds a special place in our hearts as he joins us to discuss sailing on the Detroit River, St Augustine movie theaters, and being lost at sea. “If we get lost…we’ll just […]
Oct 23, 2019
30 min
The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums Our favorite family of geniuses. Listen as we discuss one of Lauren’s all time top movie choices, nostalgia for home, encyclopedias, and Halloween costumes! – Royal Tenenbaum: I’ve always been considered an asshole for about as long as I can remember. That’s just my style. But I’d really feel blue if I […]
Oct 16, 2019
39 min
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