Editing The Academy

By 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... more

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How many episodes does Editing The Academy have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.

Editing The Academy episodes:

June 08, 2026 2016 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2015 - Part 1
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.
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#academyawards #2016bestpicturenominees #bestpicture #rankingbestpictures #bridgeofspies #room #madmaxfuryroad #spotlight
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50min
June 02, 2026 Editing the Academy: Toy Story
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.
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10min
May 26, 2026Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 2015 Part 2
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!
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59min
May 22, 2026 Yankee Doodle Dandy - The AFI top 100 - # 98
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
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12min
May 11, 2026Editing the Academy: 2015 Best Picture Nominees Part 1
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!
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51min
May 06, 2026 Editing the Academy: Ben-Hur
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!
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15min
April 28, 2026 2014 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2013 - Part 2
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
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50min
April 20, 2026 Editing the Academy - Anaconda (2025)
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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9min
April 14, 2026Editing the Academy: 2014 Part 1
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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51min
April 07, 2026 Editing the Academy: Mosquito Coast - Does it Hold up?
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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16min

FAQs about Editing The Academy:

How many episodes does Editing The Academy have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.