Podcasts by Phil and Lisa Ruin the Movies

46: Phil and Lisa Ruin Ben Stiller from 2021-06-14T22:12:58

Phil and Lisa dive into the oeuvre of Ben Stiller and can’t sanction his buffoonery. Plus, gangster movies! Comic book movies! Evan Hansen! And an extended visit from Harvey Keitel and his…um…. acc...

45: Phil and Lisa Ruin Volcanology from 2021-02-11T00:23:12

Unplug your brain and enjoy the lava-stained madness of Skyfire, a big-budget Chinese action picture that throws some work Jason Isaacs’way. Also, we look at two trailers featuring far less enjoyab...

44: Phil and Lisa Ruin the City of Angels from 2020-04-26T22:48:46

Randy Newman may love L.A., but he doesn’t love it as much as Phil and Lisa love movies about L.A. Best of all, there is no actual Randy Newman in this podcast.

Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels...

43: Phil and Lisa Ruin the Bonds of Holy Matrimony from 2020-04-12T18:14:41

With no trailers to watch, Phil and Lisa turn their attention to Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, proving there’s no joyous occasion they can’t ruin. Movies Ruined: Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jur...

42: Phil and Lisa Ruin the Western Canon from 2020-03-22T18:34:07

Lisa confuses her world wars, Phil strips people of their Oscar nominations and William Shatner stops by to share his favorite 19th century works of literature. Plus, we battle pandemics with a son...

41: Idris Elba: Sex Panther from 2020-01-01T00:55:43

Phil and Lisa cope with the hysterical blindness triggered by“Cats.”But fortunately, there are many new trailers to ruin, including several from the thick-knuckled lummoxes at DC Comics. Movies Ru...

40: Phil and Lisa Ruin a Star War from 2019-12-24T00:35:51

In this spoiler-filled episode, we give The Rise of Skywalker a thorough going-over. Plus, we discover a not-as-terrible-as-you-might-think addition to our carousel of bad holiday made-for-TV movie...

39: Phil and Lisa Ruin the X-Men Draft from 2019-09-29T16:12

In this crossover with episode 480 of The Incomparable, Phil and Lisa break down the draft choices made in the X-Men draft. It not you, it Gambit.

Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

38: Phil and Lisa Send in the Clowns from 2019-08-20T00:32:26

Send in the clowns. Those murderous clowns. Let’s put them in movies and shows. Those thrice-damned clowns. Movies Ruined: It, Chapter 2; The Joker; Little Women; Becket; Angry Birds 2; Kung Fu H...

37: Phil and Lisa Ruin James Corden from 2019-08-11T17:53:51

This episode is better than Cats. You will listen to it again and again. Movies Ruined: Cats, Baby Driver, Inglorious Basterds, Hateful Eight, Mask of Dimitrios, Scott Pilgrim, first Monday in Ma...

36: Phil and Lisa Ruin the Avengers Franchise from 2018-12-10T03:29:53

Lisa prepares a video essay on what’s wrong with the Marvel franchise while Phil sees children’s movie after children’s movie. Also, let’s get woke, in-flight movie-style! Movies Ruined: Ralph Bre...

35: Phil And Lisa Ruin Sincerity from 2018-10-24T19:42:18

Phil and Lisa are back to discuss a trailer of a movie they haven’t seen—tough luck, Mary Poppins—and several movies they have. And Phil feuds with beloved Twitter philosopher Lin-Manuel Miranda. ...

34: Phil&Lisa Ruin Ramen from 2018-03-31T20:53:27

Phil and Lisa return, with a journey into the horrors of independent cinema, a brief rundown of movies you can watch on planes and the actors Phil can’t bear to watch (an abbreviated list). Movies...

33: Phil and Lisa Ruin Christopher Cross from 2018-01-18T22:30

In a shocking departure from their brand, Phil and Lisa stop talking about movie trailers to get real about Oscar-nominated songs from the 1980s. Is there singing in this episode? Not if you’re one...

32: Phil And Lisa Ruin Star Wars from 2017-12-17T23:33:06

Phil and Lisa take on“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”in a spoilerific episode filled with your daily recommended allowance of Porgs. They also discuss popular blockbusters“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpo...

31: Phil And Lisa Ruin Extended Hiatuses from 2017-11-30T00:26:16

Phil and Lisa return to mull over the Wrinkle In Time trailer, talk about movies they saw on airplanes and figure out who this generation’s Peter O’Toole is. Also, can you name Pittsburgh’s three r...

30: Phil and Lisa Ruin Replicants from 2017-07-19T15:56:31

In this episode we take on“Blade Runner 2049”, shake our heads at“Marvel’s Inhumans”, and sing a song of“Top Cat”. Plus, everyone’s favorite X-Man drops by for a visit. Movies Ruined:“Blade Runner...

29: Phil and Lisa Ruin the Third Reich from 2017-06-23T15:13:39

We should be talking about trailers for“Black Panther”,“Flatliners”and“Only Living Boy in New York”, but Phil and Lisa have a bone to pick with Tom Cruise and“Valkyrie”first. Also: Songs we loved r...

28: Phil and Lisa Ruin Summer from 2017-06-12T18:45:55

Wonder Woman proved that someone can make a good DC movie. Justice League looks like someone doesn’t want to make a habit of that. But what other delights await you at the cineplex this summer? Mo...

27: Phil and Lisa Ruin Charlie Hunnam from 2017-03-07T18:14:05

It’s a very Charlie Hunnam episode as we look at the“King Arthur”and“Lost City of Z(ed)”trailers, followed up by“Boss Baby”and“Alien: Covenant.”One of those is about a parasitic lifeform who terror...

26: Phil and Lisa Ruin the Super Bowl from 2017-02-08T00:18:06

While the rest of you were watching sportsball this weekend, Phil and Lisa paid extra-close attention to the many movie trailers that debuted during the big game. Their verdict? Stick to sports. M...

25: Phil and Lisa Ruin the Oscar Nominations from 2017-01-31T16:43:49

Instead of just complaining about trailers for movies they’ll never see, Phil and Lisa go next level to complain about award nominations for films they’ve not watched. Also, a haunting rendition of...

24: Phil and Lisa Ruin Moana from 2016-11-29T05:41:51

Phil and Lisa share their thoughts on the latest Disney animated movie, skewer two upcoming releases from Pixar and Disney and tempt violent retribution from fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mandy Pa...

23: Phil&Lisa Ruin Comic-Con from 2016-07-26T05:10:33

Excited about all the movies based on funny books that had people talking at Comic-Con this past weekend? Well, let Phil and Lisa sneer at your joy. But at least there’s a tender rendition of“It’s ...

22: Donald Duck Learned His Trade in the Navy from 2016-07-12T16:17

Blake Lively battles a shark, and who wins? You do, America. Also, we return to some animated children’s movies and talk Pixar sequels, before Mickey Mouse stops by to wet his beak a little bit. An...

21: Phil and Lisa Ruin Your Childhood from 2016-06-24T00:47:46

The upcoming“Pete’s Dragon”remake sends Phil and Lisa on a trip down memory lane about the terrible Disney live-action pictures of their youth. Also, Lisa freaks out Phil about“The Rescuers,”and we...

20: Phil and Lisa Ruin Sports Movies from 2016-06-06T06:54:35

Lisa talks up the terrible trailers she saw before watching Popstar, while Phil wonders why so many movies about sports icons are so very terrible. Also, Miles Teller gets renamed Ol’Slappy. Plus, ...

19: Phil&Lisa Ruin the Patriarchy from 2016-05-05T18:27:36

Bad Moms? More like Sad Moms once Lisa Schmeiser gets through ripping it. Also, Phil reminisces about fits of pique by Charlton Heston and Dennis Boutsikaris.

18: The Movies Ruin Phil and Lisa from 2016-03-14T05:31:35

Thanks to the generosity of a listener, Phil and Lisa watch“Burnt”and then resolve never to ask anything of listeners again.

17: Phil and Lisa Ruin Pratfalls from 2016-03-07T18:50:16

Maybe Melissa McCarthy should just skip this episode.

16: Snake Lady from 2016-02-16T04:35:54

Phil and Lisa ruin The Jungle Book and Gods of Egypt and hope against hope that Zoolander 2 and Hail Caesar will warm their curdled hearts.

15: Phil and Lisa Ruin Superheroes from 2015-12-25T20:41:16

Ruining“X-Men: Apocalypse”,“Suicide Squad”, and“Captain America: Civil War.”

14: Team Whale from 2015-10-10T22:28:45

Phil and Lisa ruin“The Martian”,“Spectre”,“Jobs”, and“In the Heart of the Sea”.

13: Ridley Squat from 2015-09-12T05:06:36

Phil and Lisa ruin“The Finest Hours,”“Everest,”“The Martian,”and Kevin Costner’s career—or wait, maybe Kevin Costner did that last one himself.

12: Arguing for Epigenetic Inheritance from 2015-08-25T17:47:51

Phil and Lisa ruin“Jem and the Holograms”and“Ant-Man.”

11: Phil and Lisa Hate America from 2015-07-05T17:20:20

Paul Rudd goes method and builds an ant farm.

10: Cereal Sommelier from 2015-06-30T05:20

Phil and Lisa ruin“Magic Mike XXL.”

9: Phil Ruins the Age of Ultron from 2015-06-07T23:45:18

Superhero movies and old actors and tangents.

8: Some Days You Just Can't Get Rid of a Bomb from 2015-03-22T21:08:22

Phil and Lisa ruin Batman movies, Batman TV shows, plus other superhero things.

7: Phil and Lisa Ruin the 2015 Oscars from 2015-02-17T16:46:37

Phil hasn’t seen any of the Oscar nominees, because he hates watching movies with other people. Lisa has seen a few. But that isn’t going to stop them from ruining all the Oscar nominees. They’d ru...

6: Oprah Wrestles an Ocelot from 2014-12-20T05:53:27

In this issue, Phil and Lisa talk about“Into the Woods,”based on the musical. Phil is a big musical theater fan, and enjoys Sondheim, so this puts him in a difficult position. Plus, the presidents ...

5: Hallmark Holiday from 2014-12-16T14:45

Phil and Lisa ruin Christmas with their critiques of holiday movies from the Hallmark channel.

4: The Safety Word is Garlic from 2014-11-28T21:59:29

Phil and Lisa refuse to ruin“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”because they refuse to acknowledge teaser trailers, but…they still spend 10 minutes talking about it. Then they ruin“50 Shades of Gray.”Lis...

3: Macking on the Triceratops from 2014-11-26T03:41:32

Phil and Lisa ruin“Jurassic World,”a movie nobody’s even seen! Also fantasy casting a“Day the Clown Cried”remake. Phil recalls women soccer players while Lisa admits to being a dinosaur nerd. Then ...

2: Sir, It's Burlesque from 2014-08-29T22:59:56

Phil and Lisa ruin“Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For”and“Lucy.”Also: the original“Sin City,”“V”the miniseries, the politics of Latveria,“Dark Angel,”Walter the muppet,“Rock of Ages,”“The Last Starfigh...

1: Purge Insurance from 2014-07-18T00:15:45

Philip Michaels and Lisa Schmeiser have spent hours speculating on the details of the movie“The Purge.”On the special occasion of the release of the sequel film,“The Purge: Anarchy,”we bring you a ...