Editing The Academy
Two friends get together to discuss the best picture nominees of each year starting in 1969. We discuss each nominated film in detail breaking down the technical aspects, character development, acting, story presentation, etc. But, we also chat about how they hit us...our emotional reactions. We try hard to let our modern filters fade and put ourselves in the mind frame of the year of release, but we’ll admit...it’s hard. So join us as we dive deep in these films and discuss whether academy made the correct choice that year. Feel free to join in the discussIO and agree or disagree, we only ask that you do so respectfully. Oh, and yeah...major spoilers for each film.
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Episodes
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
Please join Laura and Darryl as they discuss Laura’s #6 favorite movie: Dirty Dancing. While the movie is most known for Patrick Swayze’s epic hotness, Laura shares all the ways in which it is also a great film that is ahead of its time… without minimizing the epic hotness, of course.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
We've noticed that we tend to spend a lot of time on certain movies, not always ones we enjoyed. This year is no exception. There really was a lot to talk about and major spoilers for all movies!
American Beauty
The Cider House Rules
The Green Mile
The Insider
The Sixth Sense
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
A little-known film directed by Tom Stoppard based on his VERY popular play. You will probably enjoy this film more if you are familiar with Hamlet., but even without it you will still find it very enjoyable. A niche film for sure, but still a damn good one.
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Join Laura and Darryl in their longest podcast to date. Lots to discuss in the controversial year when Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan for best picture. Do they agree with that decision, and will you agree with their commentary? Tune in!
Major Spoilers for:
Elizabeth
Shakespeare In Love
Life Is Beautiful
Saving Private Ryan
The Thin Red Line
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Join us for a conversation about Laura's #7 favorite movie of all time (and one of the world's greatest doomed romances) Roman Holiday.
MAJOR SPOILERS!
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Your heart will go on as you listen to Darryl and Laura break down the best picture nominees of 1998 which include one record-breaking epic and four smaller (but by no means lesser) films. It makes for an interesting year and discussion! The movies are:
As Good as it Gets
The Full Monty
Good Will Hunting
L.A. Confidential
Titanic
Major Spoilers for all movies!
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Please join us as Darryl shares his #7 favorite movie: Predestination. Filled with twists, turns and two fantastic leading performances by Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook, this movie was a new one for Laura.
Major Spoilers!
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss the movies that were nominated for the 1997 best picture. This includes one that they unexpectedly bond over their hatred for. Can you guess the movie?
Major spoilers for all!
The English Patient
Fargo
Jerry Maguire
Secrets And Lies
Shine