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Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 2012 Best Picture Nominees Part 2Please 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!
2026-02-2448 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 2012 Best Picture Nominees - Part 1Join 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!
2026-02-101h 08Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Jay KellyLaura 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!
2026-02-0308 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy- 2011 Best Picture Nominees Part 2Join 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
2026-01-281h 15Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: The RosesMAJOR 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.
2026-01-2009 minEditing The Academy2011 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2010 - Part 1Darryl 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
2026-01-121h 00Editing The Academy2010 Best Picture nominees For films Released in 2009 Part 2Part 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.
2026-01-051h 09Editing The Academy2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009 Part 1The 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.
2026-01-051h 00Editing The AcademyFrankenstein 2025 - An Honest ReviewLaura 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.
2026-01-0314 minEditing The AcademyIt's A Wonderful Life - Laura's Top Twenty - #1First 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 is.
2025-12-2216 minEditing The AcademyMillers Crossing - Darryls Top Twenty #1Darryl 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.
2025-12-0822 minEditing The Academy2009 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2008A kinda lackluster year for the best picture nominees. A
The Films:
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Front/Nixon
Milk
The Reader
Slumdog Millionaire
2025-12-011h 00Editing The AcademyThe Princess Bride - Laura's Top Twenty #2Laura adds a bit to our conversation about the Princess Bride, the only cross over we have in our top twenty list.
2025-11-2423 minEditing The Academy2008 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2007This 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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Editing The AcademyThe Muppet Movie - Darryl's Top 20 #2Listen 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.
2025-11-1016 minEditing The Academy2007 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2006A 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
2025-11-061h 06Editing The Academy2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005Considering 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
2025-11-051h 03Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: The GodfatherJoin Laura and Darryl as they discuss Laura's #3 favorite movie: The Godfather.
2025-10-3011 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Shawshank RedemptionJoin us as we discuss Darryl's #3 favorite movie of all time: The Shawshank Redemption.
2025-10-3010 min
Song CycleThe One with Darryl TaylorAfter inviting a direct deposit from a Nigerian prince to help fund their greatest song commissioning desires, Laura and Sam had the pleasure to speak with Darryl Taylor, countertenor, teacher, founder of the African American Art Song Alliance, and an all-around people connector. Through his advocacy, research, teachings, and recording projects, America has taken significant steps towards celebrating and programming songs beyond the contents of the iconic Willis C. Patterson Anthology of Art Songs by Black American Composers.Settle in to hear Darryl's origin story, his professional trajectory, how he transitioned from being a tenor to countertenor...
2025-10-2841 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 2005 Best Picture NomineesWelcome 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!
2025-10-101h 01Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - The Sound of Music - Laura's #4 Favorite FilmJoin 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?
2025-10-0120 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 2004 Best Picture NomineesWelcome 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!
2025-09-231h 20Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: To Kill a Mockingbird - Laura's #5 FavoriteJoin 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!
2025-09-1518 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 2003 Best Picture Nominees released in 2002In 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:
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2025-09-151h 03Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: This is Spinal TapOne 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.
2025-09-1519 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 2002 Best Picture Nominees Released in 2001Welcome 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
2025-09-011h 11Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - The Princess BrideWelcome 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!
2025-09-0117 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 2001 Best Picture Nominees released in 2000Welcome 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!
2025-08-131h 07Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Dirty Dancing - Laura's #6 favorite moviePlease 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.
2025-08-1320 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 2000 Best Picture Nominees released in 1999We've noticed that we tend to spend a lot of time on certain movies, not always ones we enjoyed. This year is no exception. There really was a lot to talk about and major spoilers for all movies!
American Beauty
The Cider House Rules
The Green Mile
The Insider
The Sixth Sense
2025-07-301h 18Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead - Darryl's #6A little-known film directed by Tom Stoppard based on his VERY popular play. You will probably enjoy this film more if you are familiar with Hamlet., but even without it you will still find it very enjoyable. A niche film for sure, but still a damn good one.
2025-07-2508 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1999 Best Picture Nominees for films released in 1998Join Laura and Darryl in their longest podcast to date. Lots to discuss in the controversial year when Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan for best picture. Do they agree with that decision, and will you agree with their commentary? Tune in!
Major Spoilers for:
Elizabeth
Shakespeare In Love
Life Is Beautiful
Saving Private Ryan
The Thin Red Line
2025-07-171h 25Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Roman Holiday - Laura's Favorite #7Join us for a conversation about Laura's #7 favorite movie of all time (and one of the world's greatest doomed romances) Roman Holiday.
MAJOR SPOILERS!
2025-07-1216 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997Your 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!
2025-06-301h 13Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Predestination - Darryl's #7Please join us as Darryl shares his #7 favorite movie: Predestination. Filled with twists, turns and two fantastic leading performances by Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook, this movie was a new one for Laura.
Major Spoilers!
2025-06-3017 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1997 Best Picture Nominees released in 1996Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss the movies that were nominated for the 1997 best picture. This includes one that they unexpectedly bond over their hatred for. Can you guess the movie?
Major spoilers for all!
The English Patient
Fargo
Jerry Maguire
Secrets And Lies
Shine
2025-06-181h 03Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: When Harry Met Sally - Laura's #8 FavoriteJoin Laura and Darryl as they discuss Laura's #8 Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally! Not only does she love it, but she makes the case for it being the perfect movie - direction, dialogue, casting, framing, and the timeless Harry Connick Jr. See if you agree!
Major Spoilers from 1989
2025-06-1015 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1996 Best Picture NomineesJoin 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!
2025-06-051h 01Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Blade Runner - Darryl's #8 Favorite FilmListen 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.
2025-05-3022 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1995 Released in 1994Join Laura and Darryl as we discuss a very diverse slate of movies from the 90s. Including the first movie that put Laura to sleep in the year since we started this podcast!
Spoilers Galore!
Forrest Gump
Four Weddings And A Funeral
Pulp Fiction
Quiz Show
The Shawshank Redemption
2025-05-2257 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Moonstruck - Laura's Top 20 FavoritesPlease 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!
2025-05-1317 min
The Scaling Wellness Podcast: Scale Your Massage Business293 - How To Get Google To Send Your Clients For Free w/ Laura Jawad - SEO StrategistWhat happens when you combine a Ph.D.-level scientist's brain with a passion for personal training, birth work—and business strategy? You get Laura Jawad, today's guest on the Scaling Wellness Podcast and someone you absolutely need to know. Laura is a personal trainer and birth doula-turned-SEO strategist who's built not one, but two fully booked-out practices by mastering the art of SEO. She's now on a mission to help women and service providers stop relying solely on social media and start showing up at the top of Google—so their dream clients can find them with...
2025-05-1246 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1994 Best Picture Nominees released in 1993Join 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.
2025-05-081h 12Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Hamilton - Darryl's #9Do 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!)
2025-04-2914 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1993 Best Picture Nominees released in 1992Welcome to our discussion of the 1993 Best Picture Nominees! We agreed on a few things, disagreed on some others, and definitely thought this was an odd year at the movies:
The Crying Game
A Few Good Men
Howards End
Scent Of A Woman
Unforgiven
Major Spoilers for all the movies we discuss!
2025-04-2254 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Momento - Darryl's #10Welcome to Editing the Academy! This week Darryl shares why Momento by Christopher Nolan is his #10 favorite movie of all time. Is it yours? Listen in!
2025-04-1414 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1992 Best Picture Nominees released in 1991Listen to Darryl and Laura as they agree on the best picture of 1992, and recommend everyone go out and read all of Pat Conroy's novels.
Beauty And The Beast
Bugsy
J.F.K.
Prince Of Tides
Silence Of The Lambs
Major Spoilers for all movies!
2025-04-0819 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Barcelona - Laura's #10 Favorite MovieJoin Laura as she talks about her #10 Favorite movie, Barcelona by the amazing writer/director Whit Stillman. If you haven't seen it, it has some of the best dialogue and characters of any movie out there, and probably the only scene where a man dances to big band music while reading the bible.
2025-04-0216 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1991 Best Picture NomineesLaura and Darryl close out another decade! The Eighties are done (thankfully) and they end with quite typical Oscar Bait and a decent film or two. Thanks for hanging in there as we begin the films released in 1990:
Awakenings
Dances with Wolves
Ghost
Godfather Part 3
Goodfellas
2025-03-251h 09Editing The AcademyBest Picture Nominees 1990 For Films Released In 1989Closing out another decade! The Eighties are done (thankfully) and they end with quite typical Oscar Bait and a decent film or two.
Thanks for hanging in for another decade!
02:54 Born On The Fourth Of July
14:52 Dead Poets Society
28:51 Driving Miss Daisy
39:32 Field Of Dreams
50:12 My Left Foot
2025-03-101h 02Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Army of Darkness - Darryl's Top 20 #11Do you like camp? Over the top acting? Brilliant one liners? This is the movie for you! Darryl talks about his # 11 favorite movie of all time - Army Of Darkness (Gimme some sugar, baby) and Laura adds her joy as well.
2025-03-0412 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 2025 Best Picture NomineesDarryl and Laura are posting a special episode just in time for the Academy Awards on March 2! A few caveats: we were not able to see all of the movies (mostly because we decided to do this episode two weeks ago), but Darryl saw 8 and Laura saw 6, so not too shabby! Also, we tried not to spoil, but couldn't get through the discussions without revealing a few major plot points, so know that going in.
In the end, we agreed on the movie that we think WILL win, but disagreed on the movie we think SHOULD win. Let...
2025-02-2744 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1989, movies released in 1988Join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the best picture nominees of 1989 that were released in 1988:
Accidental Tourist
Dangerous Liaisons
Mississippi Burning
Rain Man
Working Girl
A VERY diverse group of nominees this year! Major spoilers abound!
2025-02-2554 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Laura's Favorite #12 The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Come join us as Laura celebrates her #12 favorite movie: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. It is a comfort watch based in part on her love of the 1960s camp spy classic. Major Spoilers!
2025-02-1821 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987In this episode we discuss the Best Picture nominees of 1988 (released in 1987): are:
Broadcast News
Fatal Attraction
Hope and Glory
The Last Emperor
Moonstruck
Major Spoilers for all!
An apology to all of our many listeners: Sorry folks! I should have posted the latest Editing the Academy podcast on Monday, but I edited the wrong year which led to the original audio being deleted. Darryl fixed the audio by ripping it from the video version. As a result:
I am now contractually required to refer to Darryl as “The Man!” for resolving the issue; and
...
2025-02-131h 05Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Darry's Favorites #12 The Two TowersAre you a Lord of the Rings fan? If so, join Darryl and Laura as they talk about why The Two Towers is one of his favorite movies of all time!
Major Spoilers for all things hobbit!
2025-02-0423 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss the movies nominated for Best Picture of 987:
A Room With A View
Children Of A Lesser God
Hannah And Her Sisters
The Mission
Platoon
Loads of spoilers!
2025-01-291h 01Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Arsenic and Old Lace (Laura's Favorite #13)Join Laura, Darryl and their special guest Lisa as they discuss the 1944 Frank Capra directed classic Arsenic and Old Lace. With Cary Grant leading a perfectly cast group of oddballs, this dark, screwball, romantic comedy defies genre. While it is one of Laura and Lisa's favorite movies, Darryl talks about watching the movie for the very first time.
Major Spoilers for the movie (and this time it really matters!)
2025-01-2018 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985Listen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture Nominees of 1986 and decide whether or not they got it right:
Prizzi's Honor
Witness
The Color Purple
Kiss Of The Spider Woman
Out Of Africa
Major Spoilers for all movies!
2025-01-151h 15Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Darryl's Top 20 #13 - Harold and MaudeDarryl's Top twenty # 13 is not for everyone.
It's a quirky 100% 70's film, but man oh man does it make him smile.
Plus, Ruth Gordon in her best role ever. Everyone deserves a Maude in their life.
MAJOR SPOILERS for the film.
Like, follow, subscribe and learn about a film you may have never even heard about in the process.
2025-01-0715 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1985 Best Picture nominees released in 1984Welcome to Editing the Academy! This week Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees of 1985 (released in 1984):
Passage to India
Places in the Heart
The Killing Fields
Amadeus
A Soldier’s Story
Major spoilers for all the movies!
Oh, and the list Darryl reads of other movies released this year, was actually a list of movies released in the next year, so you can kind of ignore that part. He’ll be listing off the same ones again next week!
2024-12-311h 04Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Laura's Favorites #14 Wonder BoysListen in as Laura and Darryl gush about Laura's #14 movie of all time, Wonder Boys!
It's an amazing example of why certain movies are just so much better than others, and one of the few book adaptations that translates into a great movie. Comment if you agree (or don't). Either way, go read the phenomenal Michael Chabon novel. #wonderboys
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE AND BOOK
2024-12-2512 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1984 Best Picture Nominees released in 1983Listen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees of 1984 that were released in 1983, and how they both watched Terms of Endearment, but apparently saw two different movies. As always, major spoilers for:
The Dresser
The Right Stuff
Tender Mercies
Terms of Endearment, and
The Big Chill
And yes, Laura would still happily watch Robert Duvall read a telephone book for two hours.
2024-12-1753 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Darryl's Top Twenty #14 Mr. RightListen in as Darryl shares one of his favorite movies - a dark romantic comedy starring Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell and Tim Roth. This was Laura's first time watching it, but she agreed that if you haven't already seen this gem, you should rush to do so!
Major Spoilers!
2024-12-1014 minEditing The Academy1983 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1982Listen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the best picture nominees of 1983:
E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Gandhi
Missing
The Verdict
Tootsie
This was a strange year, and we will debate not only whether the right movie won, but whether the right movies were even nominated. Major spoilers for all!
Please remember to follow, like and subscribe!
2024-12-0353 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Laura's Top Twenty #15 GoodfellasLaura loves a good gangster movie and explains why this Scorsese classic is one of her favorites. Darryl agrees, and discussion of tracking shots, guns in your face, crazy fast pacing and Another World's Joey Perrini ensues.
2024-11-2519 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1982 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1981Welcome to Laura and Darryl's discussion of the movies of 1981 (nominated for Best Picture in 1982). This year it was difficult to compare the films as we had historical epics v. popcorn films v. Oscar bait.
Major Spoilers for all the films!
Atlantic City
Chariots Of Fire
On Golden Pond
REDS
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
2024-11-1955 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Darryl's Top 20 #15 The Legend of 1900Join in the discussion of "The Legend of 1900", a modern fable about a baby boy discovered on an ocean liner in 1900 who grows into a musical prodigy, never setting foot on land.
Never heard of it? It is one of Darryl's favorites and just might become one of yours too!
MAJOR SPOILERS!
2024-11-1215 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1981 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1980Welcome to our conversation about the movies nominated for the 1981 best picture that were released in 1980. It was a time when men were pretty awful, suburban mothers were cold, and it was rough to be a poor woman from the country or disfigured.
The movies were:
The Elephant Man
Raging Bull
Tess
Coal Miner's Daughter
Ordinary People
Major Spoilers for all movies! Please join us as we discuss whether the academy got it right or not!
2024-11-0452 minEditing The AcademyDarryl's Top 20 - #16 - Monty Python and The Holy GrailDarryl discusses why Monty Python is so important to comedy, this movie in particular, and Laura chimes in, a lot, she just can't help herself as she is such a fan as well. So we'll forgive her. This time.
2024-10-2814 minEditing The AcademyLaura's top 20 - #16 - ScreamWe have a very special guest this time! Our friend Becca loves the movie Scream, possibly even more than Laura. Becca shares a ton of interesting facts about the movie and adds quite a bit to our podcast. We were honored to have her.
This one is Laura's #16 and it's all about horror movies and playing with, what in 1996 was a rather stale genre.
Enjoy!
#editingtheacademy #scream
2024-10-2818 minEditing The AcademyBest Picture Nominees 1980 - For Films Released in 1979The End of a decade. Congrats to us for reviewing a full decade of films! (Yeah, congratulate us dammit!) Anyway, the nominated films released in 1979 are:
All That Jazz
Breaking Away
Kramer Vs. Kramer
Norma Rae
Apocalypse Now
2024-10-221h 01Editing The AcademySense and Sensibility - Editing the Academy - Laura's top 20 #17Listen in on why Laura thinks this Jane Austen adaptation is one of the best movies out there. Romantic, funny, well-paced, beautiful costumes and a behind-the-scenes love affair that has lasted for decades. It's no wonder that Emma Thompson is her friendship crush and Laura confesses that she wants to hang out with her and drink margaritas!
Major Spoilers (for a 200 year old book, so that's really more on you than us)
2024-10-1409 minEditing The AcademyCODA - Editing the Academy - Darryl's top 20 #17The Best Picture winner of 2022 is also one of Darryl's favorites. It's a beautiful movie, and if you haven't seen it already, please go check out CODA!
Major Spoilers for all aspects of the movie
2024-10-1413 minEditing The AcademyBest Picture Nominees 1979 (For Films Released In 1978)You love us and you know it, so show some love, comment, like, subscribe!
Alright - the nominated films are:
Coming Home
Deer Hunter
Heaven Can Wait
Midnight Express
An Unmarried Woman
2024-10-1150 minEditing The AcademyGone With The Wind - Editing the Academy - Laura's Top 20Come listen as Laura defends why Gone With the Wind #GWTW is her 18th favorite movie of all time while she dances around NOT defending the problematic movie itself. #MelanieWilkesForever
As always, Major Spoilers and let us know your thoughts!
2024-10-0213 minEditing The AcademyEverything Everywhere - Editing the Academy - Darryl's Top 20Come find out why Everything Everywhere All at Once #EEAAO is Darryl's #18 favorite movie of all time!
As always, Major Spoilers and let us know your thoughts!
2024-10-0214 minEditing The AcademyBest Picture nominees For 1978 (Films released in 1977) - Editing The Academy.So we know it gets confusing with the year we're talking about. So this epsiode talks about the films released in 1977 where the winner was presented at the 1978 Academy Awards. Got it? Good(ish).
The films:
Annie Hall
Goodbye Girl
Julia
Star Wars
The Turning Point
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2024-09-2352 minEditing The AcademyThe Great Escape - Laura's Top 20 - #19Laura talks about why The Great Escape is her # 19 pick of all time. Darryl thinks part of the end is a comedy, and she corrects him. Quite firmly.
2024-09-1711 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Casablanca - Darryl's Top 20Darryl defends why #casablanca is one of the greatest films of all time. Laura agrees and (tries to) defend why she had never watched it before.
As always, Major Spoilers and let us know your thoughts!
2024-09-1615 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1976 Best Picture NomineesHere we go again...1976
MAJOR SPOILERS
The films:
Bound For Glory
All The Presidents Men
Network
Taxi Driver
Rocky
A pretty iconic slate, except for Bound for Glory which we still haven't seen because we couldn't find it anywhere! If you know where we can watch it, let us know in the comments!
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2024-09-0949 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - The Fighting SullivansWelcome as we continue our deep dive into Laura and Darryl's Top 20 Favorite movies! Next up is Laura's #20:
The Fighting Sullivans
First, MAJOR spoilers! This movie is based on the real life story of the Sullivan Brothers of Iowa who fought together on the USS Juneau in World War 2.
Please listen in as Laura explains why this is one of her favorite movies. Released in 1944, it stars Thomas Mitchell (that's Uncle Billy for you It's a Wonderful Life fans!), Anne Baxter and Selena Royle.
2024-09-0207 minEditing The AcademyThe Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 19751975 wasn't a bad year for film. Not a great year, but not a bad one.
As always major spoilers
Films:
The films:
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Jaws
Barry Lyndon
Dog Day Afternoon
Nashville
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2024-08-2753 min
The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®Ep190: Find Joy in Simple Things with Darryl StewartReconnect with your childhood joy as we welcome Darryl Stewart back on the show to present an exciting challenge for the week. Listen in for practical steps to enrich your life, boost your confidence, and fill up your energy. Discover how revisiting the activities you loved as a child can bring more fun and joy into your adult life. About Darryl Stewart Darryl Stewart is a seasoned career coach and consultant specializing in empowering high-performing women, including executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches. With a background as a social worker for 15 years, Darryl has extensive e...
2024-08-2604 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Close Encounters of the Third KindWelcome to the first deep dive into Darryl and Laura's Top Twenty favorite movies! Darryl explains and defends why #closeencountersofthethirdkind is #20 on his top twenty list. Laura patiently listens, asks questions, and basically just lets him rant for a bit. Spoilers galore (obviously). Does Close Encounters make your top twenty favorites? Let us know!
2024-08-2210 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - Special AnnouncementJoin Darryl and Laura as they announce a special series that will be premiering soon: Editing the Academy - Our Top 20 Favorite Movies!
Each host has created a list of their favorite movies and will provide an explanation as to why.
Stay tuned as Darryl's #20 Favorite movie is released this week.
2024-08-2001 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1974 Best Picture NomineesOn this episode, Laura and Darryl discuss the best pictures of 1974 – Films released in 1974 that were up for Best Picture in the spring of 1975. It’s been argued that 1974 was one of the best years in film history. Listen in as the two co-hosts have their own argument over which film should have won!
Please like, comment and subscribe! We'd love to hear from some other film buffs out there, but don’t forget that there are major spoilers for all the movies discussed.
Films:
Chinatown
The Conversation
The Godfather Part II
Lenny
The Towerin...
2024-08-131h 02Editing The AcademyEditing the Academy - 1973 Best Picture NomineesLaura and Darryl discuss the best pictures nominees of 1973 - films released in 1973 and the awards show presented the winner in 1974.
Major spoilers for all the films. Please like, comment and subscribe! We'd love to hear from some other film buffs out there!
Films:
The Sting (Winner)
American Graffiti
Cries and Whispers
The Exorcist
A Touch of Class
2024-07-3051 minEditing The AcademyEditing the Academy 1972 - Best Picture NomineesListen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees for movies released in 1972 and awarded at the Academy Awards ceremony of 1973:
The Godfather (winner)
Cabaret
Deliverance
The Emigrants
Sounder
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2024-07-2247 minEditing The Academy1971 - Best Picture NomineesListen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees for movies released in 1971 and awarded at the Academy Awards ceremony of 1972:
The French Connection (winner)
A Clockwork Orange
Fiddler on the Roof
The Last Picture Show
Nicholas and Alexandra
Like, comment and subscribe! (But be nice!) Major spoilers for each movie discussed.
2024-07-2048 minEditing The AcademyEditing The Academy - 1970 - Best Picture NomineesLaura and Darryl discuss the best pictures nominees of 1970 - films released in 1970 and the awards show presented the winner in 1971.
Our apologies, the audio in this one is wonky. We tried to clean it up, but...well..we're sorry. Also, as always - major spoilers for the films.
Films:
Patton (winner)
Five Easy Pieces
Airport
Love Story
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2024-07-1248 min
The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®Ep175: Face Your Inner Demons and Cultivate Mental Wellness with Darryl StewartTake a profound look into the psychological challenges people face and how to overcome them with Darryl Stewart's expert guidance. Gain actionable strategies to conquer inner demons and foster a healthier mindset. Tune in, apply the insights, and share with those who need a positive shift in their lives. Key takeaways to listen for The need to acknowledge our desires and emotions for self-awareness Practical tips on how to identify and address limiting beliefs How past traumas and experiences shape our current behaviors Proven ways to manage...
2024-07-0342 minEditing The AcademyEditing The Academy - 1969 - Best Picture NomineesWatch, listen, and join the conversation as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees released in 1969 (award show in 1970).
Major spoilers!
Films: Anne Of A Thousand Days
Hello, Dolly!
Z
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
Midnight Cowboy (Winner)
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2024-07-0352 min
Exit InsightsRebrand Before You Sell: Laura Sauter's Guide to Increasing Your Company's ValueSend us a textIs your brand truly reflecting the journey your business has traveled and the path it envisions for the future? Laura Sauter, a branding expert, talked about the critical role of rebranding in shaping a business's narrative, especially before an exit. It's not just about the logo; it's an aspirational promise to the marketplace.Think about it - does your brand speak to the hard work and values cultivated over time? Differentiation is key. By standing out, your business becomes more appealing to potential buyers, leaving a lasting impact and a compelling narrative for the...
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The Future of Real EstateNegotiating Multiple Offers -Laura Duggan, West Austin PropertiesLaura Duggan of West Austin Properties tells us about negotiating multiple offers. She got her license in 1979 and in her more or less 42 years career she never experienced a dramatic increase in housing prices like we had in the last 6 months. Last year they had 600 Tech companies move to Austin during the pandemic and since January home prices have increased for about 20%. It all started about January when a lot of people started to get vaccinated and they started to move around and it’s just been really dramatic. Right now in Austin, they have like 14,000 real estate agents and ab...
2021-08-0307 min
The Future of Real EstateAMCs and Lending practices - Laura DugganLaura Duggan of West Austin Properties tells us what are the types of lenders and why you should care if you are a home seller. Having a lender that is honest, gives the best loan program that is good for your client and not for their compensation, has inhouse processing that your client can always talk to, has in house underwriting that you can keep them on track for deadlines and you have build a relationship for years in very important to give convenience to your buyer and also for the seller. So the process for you as a consumer...
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