Editing The Academy
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 the correct choice that year. Feel free to join in the discussIO and agree or disagree, we only ask that you do so respectfully. Oh, and yeah...major spoilers for each film.
Episodes
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 ag...
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.
A kinda lackluster year for the best picture nominees. A
The Films:
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Front/Nixon
Milk
The Reader
Slumdog Millionaire
Laura adds a bit to our conversation about the Princess Bride, the only cross over we have in our top twenty list.
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
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:
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.
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