Friday Oct 10, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2005 Best Picture Nominees
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.
Listen on:
Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Join us as Laura shares why The Sound of Music is one of her favorite movies ever! A comfort watch, a timely message about the rise of fascism and smoking hot Christopher Plummer. How could it be anything but a masterpiece?
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Welcome as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees of 2004 that were released in 2003!
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Lost in Translation
Master and Commander
Mystic River
Seabiscuit
MAJOR SPOILERS for all the movies!
As always, major spoilers for all!
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss her #5 Favorite movie: To Kill a Mockingbird. Darryl didn't like it as much at first, but after discussion came to appreciate it a bit more. See if you agree!
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In this episode, Laura and Darryl seem to be of pretty much a similar mind for most of these movies which is pretty rare. Major spoilers for all!
Chicago
Gangs of New York
The Hours
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Pianist
Also, because The Two Towers is one of Darryl's favorites, we've already had an in-depth episode on just that movie that you can check out here:
Editing the Academy: Darry's F… - Editing The Academy - Apple Podcasts
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
One of Darryl's favorite movies is also one of the greatest comedies of all time. Mostly improvised, this cult classic is loved by critics and movie fans alike. Find out why by listening in on the conversation.
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Welcome to Editing the Academy!
Join Darryl and Laura as she goes off on a bit of a rant... and almost starts a fight. Along the way they discuss the following nominees:
A Beautiful Mind
Gosford Park
In the Bedroom
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Moulin Rouge
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Welcome to the first and only cross-over of Darryl and Laura's favorite movies! Not only is it a favorite, but it is in the top 5 for both of them! Darryl's #5 and Laura's #2! Listen in on the conversation and join in by commenting. We know there are other Princess Bride lovers out there!
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Welcome to Editing the Academy! Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss the best picture nominees of 2001:
Chocolat
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
Erin Brockovich
Traffic
Gladiator
As always, major spoilers for all!