Editing The Academy

Editing The Academy

By Laura and DarrylTV & FilmFilm Reviews
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Editing The Academy episodes

  • Editing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997

    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! 

      1 hr 14 min
    • Editing the Academy: 1996 Best Picture Nominees

      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!

        1 hr 2 min
      • Editing the Academy - Blade Runner - Darryl's #8 Favorite Film

        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.

        23 min
      • Editing the Academy: Moonstruck - Laura's Top 20 Favorites

        Please join Laura and Darryl as they discuss one of the most fun, heartwarming romances of the 80s - Moonstruck! Cher gives an Oscar-winning performance, Olympia Dukakis moves Laura to tears with one line, and the movie contains one of Darryl's favorite movie lines ever. Listen in and see if you agree!

        18 min
      • Editing the Academy - 1994 Best Picture Nominees released in 1993

        Join us as we watch and discuss the Best Picture Nominees of 1994 that were released in 1993:

        • The Fugitive
        • In The Name Of The Father
        • The Piano
        • Remains Of The Day
        • Schindler's List

          • Buckle up – it’s a marathon session and, also, MAJOR SPOILERS!

          And an added plea to our listeners: Watch Schindler’s List.  For the first time, or again. Its messages are more important than ever.

          1 hr 13 min
        • Editing the Academy: Hamilton - Darryl's #9

          Do you want to be in the room where it happens? The room where Darryl and Laura discuss his #9 favorite movie: Hamilton

          The very first thing they need to discuss is whether this should be considered a movie. (Spoiler: probably not, but who cares!) 

          14 min

        About Editing The Academy

        From the publisher's feed

        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.