Let's Ruin It

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We are three attorneys from New Jersey set on picking apart your favorite movies and TV shows. Hang out with us while we ruin the classics with a lawyer’s spin. Hosted by Jenny, Liz and Diana.

  1. 15 АПР.

    Men in Black (1997): No Warrants, No Oversight, No Problem

    Men in Black (1997) is the rare film where the heroes might be committing more crimes than the actual villain. In this episode, Jenny, Liz, and Diana put the entire MIB organization on trial. We start with the big one: this agency has no government oversight, no congressional accountability, and funds itself through alien tech patents (microwaves, Velcro, possibly CDs). From there we get into the neuralyzer, which is almost certainly assault, a Fourth Amendment violation, and a mass-consent nightmare given that agents are using it on every civilian who sees something weird, with no warrant, no judicial sign-off, and no long-term safety data on what repeated memory wipes actually do to a brain. We also cover Agent J's forced identity erasure and what it means to legally stop existing, mass warrantless surveillance of every human on Earth, whether Edgar the Bug faces murder and impersonation charges under intergalactic law, whether casting Sylvester Stallone as an extraterrestrial in a sci-fi comedy qualifies as defamation, and whether an alien baby delivered on US soil gets birthright citizenship. The movie gets a 0 out of 10 for legal accuracy and a 10 out of 10 for everything else. Follow us on Instagram @letsruinitpodcast and wherever you get your podcasts. For entertainment only; not legal advice.

    56 мин.

  2. 1 АПР.

    Speed (1994): Bombs, Bullets, and Zero Police Accountability

    Speed (1994) has a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and a serious police accountability problem. In this episode of the Let's Ruin It Podcast, three New Jersey attorneys put the film on trial and find more legal issues than the LAPD found body parts after that first explosion. We dig into whether Jack was legally justified in shooting his own partner in the leg, what civil claim Harry might actually have against him, the duty of care owed to bus passengers, whether the police committed gross negligence by letting news helicopters broadcast a live hostage situation, and exactly how much the city of Los Angeles owes basically everyone in this movie. We also get into the unfinished freeway gap no one bothered to check, and why Annie had absolutely no business being at that money drop. Smart, irreverent, and legally nit-picky, this one goes fast. Hosted by Jenny (@birzlaw), Liz (@lizcalandrillo), and Diana (@mrsladydiana). Follow us on Instagram @letsruinitpodcast and subscribe wherever you listen. For entertainment only; not legal advice.

    1 ч. 2 мин.

  3. 18 МАР.

    Lawyers Ruin K-Pop Demon Hunters

    Who is actually responsible when a K-pop group moonlights as demon hunters and brings supernatural chaos to every concert they play? We had no idea we would have this much to talk about, and then we started talking and could not stop. In this episode, we dig into whether Huntrix has any employment contract covering the demon-slaying side of things, who bears liability when your headliners are secretly attracting supernatural threats to packed concert venues, and whether Rumi's half-demon status creates a legal duty to disclose to her bandmates and business partners. We also get into K-pop "slave contracts," workers' comp for demon-related injuries, trade secret theft via spirit animal, and whether killing a demon in human form is technically homicide under US law. It is lawless, it is a cinematic masterpiece, and we absolutely ruined it. Follow us on Instagram @letsruinitpodcast. For entertainment only; not legal advice.

    1 ч. 4 мин.

  4. 4 МАР.

    My Cousin Vinny (The Greatest Legal Movie That Breaks Every Rule)

    Everybody says My Cousin Vinny is the most legally accurate movie ever made. Three attorneys just watched it. They have notes. This week, Liz, Diana, and Jenny take on the 1992 Joe Pesci classic — and yes, the cross-examination scenes are genuinely brilliant. But between the fake credentials, the Miranda violations, the discovery disasters, and a fiancée dragged to the stand as a hostile expert witness, Vinny is also a walking bar complaint. Mona Lisa Vito won an Oscar. She would not have been qualified. The crew debates this at length. The hosts rate the film's legal accuracy, argue about grits, and answer the most important question of the episode: is this actually the best legal movie ever made, or are we just grading on a very generous curve? Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts: Let's Ruin It Podcast

    1 ч. 14 мин.

  5. 18 ФЕВР.

    There's Something About Mary (And A Whole Lot of Crimes)

    Happy Valentine's Day! 💘 Nothing says romance like stalking, fraud, and a man who gets shot mid-narration. This week, Liz, Diana, and Jenny take on the 1998 Farrelly Brothers classic There's Something About Mary — and honestly, they lost count of how many crimes happen before the first date. We're talking PI misconduct, fraudulent misrepresentation, disability fraud, and an entire cast of men who are dangerously obsessed with one woman. Mary is perfect. The men around her? Legally speaking, a disaster. The crew rates the film's legal accuracy (spoiler: it's somewhere between a 0 and a 1), debates which Ben Stiller movie is actually the best, and asks the most important question of the episode: What IS it about her? Send us your next movie recommendation — we're running out of ideas and Liz is tired of arguing about it. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts: Let's Ruin It Podcast

    1 ч. 11 мин.

  6. 4 ФЕВР.

    Groundhog Day: Can You Commit Crimes With No Consequences?

    If you relived the same day forever, would the law still apply? In this episode of the Let’s Ruin It Podcast, three New Jersey attorneys put Groundhog Day (1993) on trial. From theft and assault to kidnapping, fraud, and suicide, Phil Connors commits an impressive number of crimes, yet faces zero consequences thanks to the time loop. But does that mean those crimes don’t count? We dive into criminal liability in looping timelines, consent by deception, mental health commitments, multiverse theories, and whether redemption after decades of wrongdoing actually means anything. Along the way, we ask the real question: is Phil Connors a better man by the end or just better at hiding his crimes? Smart, irreverent, and legally nit-picky, this episode turns a beloved classic into an existential courtroom nightmare. 🎙️ Hosted by Jenny (@birzlaw), Liz (@lizcalandrillo), and Diana (@mrsladydiana) 📱 Follow us on Instagram @letsruinitpodcast ⚖️ For entertainment only; not legal advice.

    54 мин.

  7. 21 ЯНВ.

    Primal Fear: Why This Trial Would Collapse on Appeal

    Primal Fear is a phenomenal movie with a legendary twist, and one of the most legally inaccurate criminal trials ever put on screen. In the Season 3 premiere of Let’s Ruin It, three New Jersey attorneys break down everything that would never happen in a real courtroom: surprise evidence mid-trial, discovery violations, questionable ethics, and a defense attorney who somehow becomes an investigator, vigilante, and moral philosopher all at once. We dig into attorney-client privilege, prosecutorial obligations, expert testimony gone wrong, and why no judge would ever allow half of what happens in this case. Acting? Incredible. Law? Completely unhinged. If you love courtroom dramas — or scream at your TV when movies get the law wrong — this one’s for you. 👍 Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help us ruin more movies.

    1 ч. 4 мин.

  8. 31.12.2025

    Love Actually Is a Legal Nightmare

    It’s the Season 2 finale—and the last episode of the year—and we’re closing things out by ruining a holiday classic. In this episode, we put Love Actually on trial and ask whether love really is all around… or if most of these characters should be talking to HR and their attorneys instead. We break down the Prime Minister’s workplace decisions, unrequited love gone wrong, power imbalances, romantic gestures that cross legal lines, and one airport scene that absolutely could not happen in real life. Along the way, we debate whether these moments are sweet, creepy, or straight-up unlawful. Some stories still work. Others have aged like expired eggnog. If you love holiday movies, legal chaos, and smart-but-slightly-unhinged analysis, this episode is for you—and a perfect sendoff to the season. 🎙️ Hosted by Jenny, Liz, and Diana of Let’s Ruin It Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @letsruinitpodcast and subscribe for more legal takedowns of your favorite films.

    1 ч. 13 мин.
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We are three attorneys from New Jersey set on picking apart your favorite movies and TV shows. Hang out with us while we ruin the classics with a lawyer’s spin. Hosted by Jenny, Liz and Diana.

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  • Автор
    Kashmann Productions
  • Годы выхода
    2023 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    60
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