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
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
1hr 25 min
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
Jul 12, 2025
Jul 12, 2025
16 min
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!
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
1hr 13 min
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!
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
17 min
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!
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
1hr 3 min
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
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
15 min
Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss Laura's #8 Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally! Not only does she love it, but she makes the case for it being the perfect movie - direction, dialogue, casting, framing, and the timeless Harry Connick Jr. See if you agree!
Major Spoilers from 1989
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
1hr 1 min
Join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the movies nominated for Best Picture in 1996 that were released in 1995:
Apollo 13
Babe
Braveheart
Il Postino (The Postman)
Sense And Sensibility
Listen to the end as they discuss whether they think the Academy awarded the best picture, and give a shoutout to one of their avid listeners (and favorite people!)
MAJOR SPOILERS!
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
22 min
Listen and watch as Darryl and Laura discuss the classic sci-fi film - Blade Runner.
There are also many different versions of this film out there. Darryl has seen them all but for this discussion Darryl watched the Final cut and Laura watched the theatrical release and yes, they are very different.