Sep 23, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2004 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.
Episodes
Episodes
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
18 min
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!
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
1hr 3 min
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
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
19 min
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.
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
1hr 11 min
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
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
17 min
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!
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
1hr 7 min
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!
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
20 min
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.
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
1hr 18 min
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