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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The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

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November 24, 2025 The Princess Bride - Laura's Top Twenty #2
Laura adds a bit to our conversation about the Princess Bride, the only cross over we have in our top twenty list.
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24min
November 17, 2025 2008 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2007
This is an interesting one. Darryl posits a question...does a film actually need a point? He's heard the criticism of folks asking, "What was the point of this movie?" and asks Laura if a film truly needs a point to make it good. And ohhh the hilarity that ensues.

The films:
Atonement
Juno
Michel Clayton
No Country For Old Men
There Will Be Blood
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1h 27min
November 10, 2025 The Muppet Movie - Darryl's Top 20 #2
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.
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17min
November 06, 2025 2007 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2006
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
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1h 7min
November 05, 2025 2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005
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

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1h 4min
October 30, 2025 Editing the Academy: The Godfather
Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss Laura's #3 favorite movie: The Godfather.
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12min
October 30, 2025 Editing the Academy: Shawshank Redemption
Join us as we discuss Darryl's #3 favorite movie of all time: The Shawshank Redemption.
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11min
October 10, 2025Editing the Academy: 2005 Best Picture Nominees
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!
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1h 2min
October 01, 2025 Editing the Academy - The Sound of Music - Laura's #4 Favorite Film
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?
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21min
September 23, 2025Editing the Academy: 2004 Best Picture Nominees
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!
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1h 21min

FAQs about Editing The Academy:

How many episodes does Editing The Academy have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.