Editing The Academy

In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2017 (For Films released in 2016) and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part One Y'all! The films this time around are: Arrival Lion Hell Or High Water La La Land Moonlight  #academyawards #2017bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #Lion #arrival #hello...

Darryl and Laura tackle a racially charged movie on the AFI's top 100 list. This movie is not a stand in, this is one of the rare movie that belongs in a top tier list and Laura nd Darryl tell you exactly why it does.   #dotherightthing #spikelee #americanfilminstitute #afitop100 #americanfilminstitutetop100

Laura, Darryl and special guest Scott talk about a well respected film with Humfrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn - The African Queen. The film was originally #17 on the AFI list and dropped to #65 in the revised list. There are some issues they talk about and a slight mystery (what happened to the cat?) but watch and listen as they talk through this classic film. #americanfilminstitute #humphreybo...

In this episode, Darryl and Laura and special guest Alex discuss the second half of the best picture nominees of 2016 and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part Two Y'all!   The films this time around are: Brooklyn - The Big Short - The Martian - The Revenant - And of course they ask the question...Did The Academy Make The Right Choice? #...

In this episode, Darryl and Laura (with special guest Alex!) discuss the first half of the best picture nominees of 2016 and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part One Y'all! The films this time around are: Bridge Of Spies  - Mad Max Fury Road - Room and Spotlight. Leave us a like, a comment, and your personal banking information.  #acade...

Darryl and Laura chat about Toy Story - The American Film Institute's # 99 Film on their revised list. They talk about how hard it is to go back and revisit something's beginnings.

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!

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

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! 

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!

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

Darryl and Laura talk about the latest installment in the Anaconda series. Did it live up to their (admittedly low) expectations?  Major Spoilers! 

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

Laura and Darryl chat about Mosquito Coast. A one time favorite of Darryl's. does it hold up? Watch and find out!

Join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the second batch of movies nominated for Best Picture in 2013: Beasts of the Southern Wild Life of Pi Silver Linings Playbook Zero Dark Thirty They will then consider all of the movies – including the five discussed in the last episode and decide whether they agree with the Academy. Or each other! As always, major spoilers for all movies!

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...

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 #...

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

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...

Join Laura and Darryl as they watch the heist/thriller/action movie The Rip.  Ben and Matt at it again!  MAJOR SPOILERS

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! 

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!

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!

Join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the five more movies that were nominated for Best Picture in 2012 and pick the best from among all ten! Major Spoilers for all movies: The Kings Speech The Social Network Toy Story 3 True Grit Winter's Bone

MAJOR SPOILERS! Keeping with their more current film reviews, Darryl and Laura tackle The Roses, a reinterpretation of the 1989 film The War Of The Roses starting Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas and Danny Devito. This version, staring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman changes a few key components for a more modern audience. Listen in and see if you agree with their honest interpretation of...