Editing The Academy

Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2020 (For Films released in 2019). And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? In This Episode they start off with a brief reminder of how they both individually judge a movie - what criteria are they looking at? Basically what are the things they look for when deciding if a film belongs in this category and if...

It wasn't the first road trip movie, but it does hold a place in the conversation of 60's counterculture. Laura and Darryl talk often about the difficulty of putting yourself in the mindset of a movie's release, and should you be able to? Shouldn't a good movie hold up no matter what? Not always is their general idea and that becomes a large part of the conversation when it comes to this movie. Wa...

Continuing on with the AFI's revised top 100 films of all time, Laura and Darryl talk about A Night At The Opera - a transitional film for the Marx Brothers. Come to find out...neither had ever seen a Marx Brothers movie before and they were, well, let's just say surprised by the result. How about you?

Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2020 (For Films released in 2019). And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part One Y'all! The films:  1917 Jo Jo Rabbit Joker Once upon A Time In Hollywood Who Moves On? #academyawards #2020bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #1917film #jojorabbit #joker #onceuponatimeinhollywood

Laura and Darryl discuss 12 Angry Men, a 1957 film that supports the idea that just because it's old doesn't mean it's not amazing. While many of the older films on the AFI list Laura and Darryl have had some difficulty relating to...good is good no matter when it was crafted. #americanfilminstitute #12angrymen

Darryl and Laura, with special guest Scott!, talk about one of Alfred Hitchcocks odder and often overlooked films - North By Northwest. This is an interesting one y'all, and honestly, ya kinda have to listen/watch closely to understand if they liked it or not. #alfredhitchcock #northbynorthwest #carygrant #evemariesaint #jamesmason #afi #americanfilminstitute

In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2019 (For Films released in 2018) and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part Two Y'all!  Hello And Welcome! Black Kkklansman Roma A Star Is Born Vice Did The Right Movie Win? #academyawards #2019bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #blackkklansman #rom...

We discuss the AFI's #88 film of all time, Swing Time. Turns out, not huge fans, but... We also discuss how some films on the AFI list seem like they are more representational rather deserving to stand on their own.   #swingtime #fredastaire #gingerrogers

In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2019 (For Films released in 2018) and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part One Y'all! Hello And Welcome! Bohemian Rhapsody The Black Panther The Favourite Green Book Who Moves On? #academyawards #2019bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #bohemianrhap...

Surprisingly Rebel Without A Cause did not make the revised list which is honestly a bit surprising. It's an important film, particularly for it's time and subject matter, but the crew does break it down and look at it as a film and question if it does deserve to be in the "best of" list. You'll have to listen/watch to see if they agree that it does or doesn't deserve the title of one of the best...

In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2018 (For Films released in 2017) and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part Two Y'all! For the second time in the history of the podcast, Laura and Darryl realize they were watching two different movies, even though they watched the same move (it's Three Billboards)....

In this episode, Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 2018 (For Films released in 2017) and rank the films. And as always they ask the question, did the Academy choose the best picture? Part One Y'all! Call Me By Your Name 19:40 Ladybird The Phantom Thread Dunkirk Get Out  #academyawards #2018bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #callmebyyourname #ladybird #thepha...

Laura and Darryl discuss the AFI's # 88 movie on their top 100 revised list, Bringing Up Baby. The ultimate screwball comedy that is well executed and performed even if it Darryl a moment to fully appreciate it. 

Listen in while Darryl and Laura decide whether Sophie's Choice deserves its spot on the AFI Top 100 list.    ...it's a real Sophie's Choice.  Major Spoilers! 

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? Fences Hacksaw Ridge Hidden Figures Manchester By The Sea

Laura, Darryl, and special guest and super fan, Scott, talk about the AFI's #28 film - All About Eve. Have you seen it? If not, and of course spoilers, but man, it's worth your time for sure. Tell us if you disagree.

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!