Jun 1, 2026
Editing the Academy: Toy Story
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.
Episodes
Episodes
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
58 min
Join Darryl and Laura as they review the second half of movies nominated for Best Picture in 2015, and reveal whether or not they agree with the Academy:
Birdman
Boyhood
Selma
Whiplash
Reminder: MAJOR Spoilers for all movies!
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
11 min
Laura and Darryl review Yankee Doodle Dandy, the American Film Institute's (Revised) #98 film of all time. it's a bit of a weird one y'all. Settle in.
#americanfilminstitute #yankeedoodle #jamescagney
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
50 min
In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2015 and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture?
American Sniper
Imitation Game
The Theory Of Everything
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Major Spoilers for all!
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
14 min
Join Darryl and Laura as they start watching movies from the AFI Top 100 movie list.
#100 on the list was Ben-Hur which received mixed reviews. See who you agree with!
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
49 min
In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2014 and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part Two Y'all!
The films are:
12 Years A Slave
Her
Nebraska
The Wolf Of Wall Street
#academyawards #2014bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #12yearsaslave #her #nebraska #wolfofwallstreet
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
8 min
Darryl and Laura talk about the latest installment in the Anaconda series. Did it live up to their (admittedly low) expectations?
Major Spoilers!
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
50 min
In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2014 and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Major spoilers for:
American Hustle
Captain Phillips
Dallas Buyers Club
Gravity
Philomena
Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
15 min
Laura and Darryl chat about Mosquito Coast. A one time favorite of Darryl's. does it hold up? Watch and find out!