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
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
12 min
Darryl and Laura revisit a movie from Laura's collect. Ice Castles. Darryl had never seen in and Laura hasn't in over 20 years. Watch and listen as they talk about this 1978 romance movie and Laura gives her verdict - did it hold up? Listen and see...
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
1hr 5 min
It's 2013 - Part 1 Kids! In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2013 and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture?
The films this episode are
Argo
Amour
Django Unchained
Le Miserables
Lincoln
And What Moves On? #academyawards #2013bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #argo #lincoln #lesmiserables #djangounchained #amour
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
11 min
The third installment of the Knives Out Series is a definite move in the right direction. With strong performances and a good mystery to dive into it reminds you why you liked the first one. #knivesout #wakeupdeadman #danielcraig #benoitblanc
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
35 min
Listen in as Laura And Darryl discuss the best picture nominees of 2026 and predict who will win but also who should win. Are they the same, listen and find out!
The films nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars are:
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
#2026bestpicturenominees #2026oscars #bugonia #f1 #frankenstein2025 #hamnet #martysupreme #onebattleafteranother #thesecretagent #sentimentalvalue #sinnersmovie #sinners2025 #traindreams
Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
7 min
Join Laura and Darryl as they watch the heist/thriller/action movie The Rip. Ben and Matt at it again!
MAJOR SPOILERS
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
48 min
Please join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the best picture nominees of 2012 and rank the films. Today they do a deep dive into the remaining 4 films and then choose their favorite from all the 2012 nominated movies:
Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close
The Help
Hugo
Warhorse
Major Spoilers for all movies!
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
1hr 8 min
Join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the 2012 Best Picture nominees and decide whether the Academy chose the correct Best Picture winner. This week they review:
The Artist
The Descendants
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball
Tree of Life
Major Spoilers for all!
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
8 min
Laura and Darryl talk about George Clooney's latest film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. Tune in for their Honest Review which include Major Spoilers!