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Editing The Academy

Laura and Darryl

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

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8:50

Editing the Academy - Anaconda (2025)

Editing The Academy ·

2026/04/20

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

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50:11

Editing the Academy: 2014 Part 1

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2026/04/14

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

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15:19

Editing the Academy: Mosquito Coast - Does it Hold up?

Editing The Academy ·

2026/04/07

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

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45:05

Editing the Academy: 2013 Best Picture Nominees Part 2

Editing The Academy ·

2026/03/30

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!

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12:07

Ice Castles (1978) - Does It Hold Up?

Editing The Academy ·

2026/03/27

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...

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65:17

2013 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In...

Editing The Academy ·

2026/03/27

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 #djangounchained #amour

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11:32

Wake Up Dead Man - An Honest Review

Editing The Academy ·

2026/03/27

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

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35:19

2026 Best Picture Nominees - We Predict Who Will Win...

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2026/03/09

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 #frankenstein2025 #hamnet #martysupreme #onebattleafteranother #thesecretagent #sentimentalvalue

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7:36

Editing the Academy: The Rip

Editing The Academy ·

2026/03/08

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

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48:18

Editing the Academy - 2012 Best Picture Nominees Part 2

Editing The Academy ·

2026/02/24

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!

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68:14

Editing the Academy: 2012 Best Picture Nominees - Part 1

Editing The Academy ·

2026/02/10

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!

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8:42

Editing the Academy: Jay Kelly

Editing The Academy ·

2026/02/03

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!

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75:05

Editing the Academy- 2011 Best Picture Nominees Part 2

Editing The Academy ·

2026/01/28

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

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9:51

Editing the Academy: The Roses

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2026/01/20

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 this 2025 film.

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60:33

2011 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2010...

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2026/01/12

Darryl and Laura continue their best picture discussions breaking up the films into two parts. Welcome to part 1 of 2011. The first group of films are: 127 Hours, Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, and The Kids Are Alright Which Movies Move On? The other nominated films for 2011 that they will discuss in part 2 are: The Kings Speech (winner) The Social Network, Toy Story 3, True Grit, and Winters Bone. Enjoy

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69:40

2010 Best Picture nominees For films Released in 2009...

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2026/01/05

Part 2!We continue our new voyage into breaking up the nominees into two parts. The films this time are Inglorious Basterds, Prescious, A Serious Man, UP and Up In The Air The previous films for 2010 were Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, and The Hurt Locker. The Hurt Locker was the winner for the year.

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60:28

2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009...

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2026/01/05

The Academy expands the best picture nominee category to 10. While debate rages on the WHY of it, well we just have to adapt. Rather than have a super long episode Darryl and Laura discuss the first five, alphabetically at least. The movies are: Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, The Hurt Locker. Part 2 Inglorous Bastards, Prescious, A Serious Man, Up , and Up In The Air.

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14:23

Frankenstein 2025 - An Honest Review

Editing The Academy ·

2026/01/03

Laura and Darryl begin a new adventure discussing slightly more contemporary films. Their introductory effort is discussing Guillermo del Toro's version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. And fun times were had by all.

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16:46

It's A Wonderful Life - Laura's Top Twenty - #1

Editing The Academy ·

2025/12/22

First off, apologies this one gets cut off, but you really don't miss anything, we were basically done and wrapping up.Lauras does a bit of a deep dive into her favorite movie of all time and it's a really good conversation. The thing about this film that folks tend to forget is...how truly amazing it really is. We've all seen, most of us multiple times and it's easy to dismiss it cause we have all seen it. But, truly, watch it again with a critical eye and you will remember how amazing it really

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22:59

Millers Crossing - Darryls Top Twenty #1

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2025/12/08

Darryl talks about what makes him love a movie, in detail, with a list of things and everything.Fortunately Laura loved the movie as well, cause that would have been super awkward if she hated it. Listen in as they talk about Darryl's favorite movie of all time.

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