Editing The Academy

Listen in as Darryl goes on about how important the Muppets were to his development as a person and how impactful this movie was in his life.    And if you do not like the muppets, we cannot be friends. Seek help, there is something seriously wrong with you. 

A bit of a rant in this one as Laura and Darryl dive into the standardization of the nominated films and their disappointment. Let us know in the comments if you agree with their thoughts. Considering the other films released that year, these make sense, but are not overall top quality releases in our opinion.  The Films: Babel Departed Letters From Iwo Jima Little Miss Sunshine The Queen 

Considering the other films released that year, these make sense, but are not overall top quality releases in our opinion. The Films Are: Brokeback Mountain Capote Crash Good Night and Good Luck Munich   

Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss Laura's #3 favorite movie: The Godfather. 

Join us as we discuss Darryl's #3 favorite movie of all time: The Shawshank Redemption.  

Welcome as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees of 2005 that were released in 2004! The Aviator Finding Neverland Ray Million Dollar Baby Sideways As always, major spoilers for all!

Join us as Laura shares why The Sound of Music is one of her favorite movies ever! A comfort watch, a timely message about the rise of fascism and smoking hot Christopher Plummer. How could it be anything but a masterpiece? 

Welcome as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees of 2004 that were released in 2003! The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Lost in Translation Master and Commander Mystic River Seabiscuit MAJOR SPOILERS for all the movies! As always, major spoilers for all!

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! 

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...

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. 

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  

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! 

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!

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.

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 

A little-known film directed by Tom Stoppard based on his VERY popular play. You will probably enjoy this film more if you are familiar with Hamlet., but even without it you will still find it very enjoyable. A niche film for sure, but still a damn good one.

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

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!

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! 

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! 

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  

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

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!

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.