Phil and Lisa Ruin the Movies

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 sing “Annie.”

"Into the Woods"

Hosts Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

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

Hallmark Christmas movies.

Hosts Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

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.” Lisa explains to Phil that the book started as “Twilight” fan fiction, which leads them down a deep, dark hole of “Twilight” details.

"50 Shades of Gray" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Hosts Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

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 Lisa uses her biology and business knowledge to debunk the entire premise of “Jurassic Park.”

There is also singing.

"Jurassic World"

Hosts Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

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 Starfighter,” “She’s Crafty,” Peanuts, Orson Welles, “Her,” “Match Point,” “Dancing With the Stars,” and fish sticks.

"Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For" and "Lucy"

Hosts Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

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 discussion about the logic of “The Purge” from two people who have not seen it, but will not let that stop them from ruining it for everyone else.

Phil and Lisa ruin "The Purge"

Hosts Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.