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.
Best Picture Nominees 2019 For Films Released In 2018 Part 2
A Star Is Born (2018) · Sep 14, 2026
Best Picture Nominees 2019 For Films Released In 2018 Part 2
Roma (2018) · Sep 14, 2026
Best Picture Nominees 2019 For Films Released In 2018 Part 2
Vice (2018) · Sep 14, 2026
Swing Time - American Film Institutes Top 100 Movies (Revised) - #88
Swing Time (1936) · Sep 7, 2026
2019 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2018 Part 1
The Favourite (2018) · Aug 31, 2026
2019 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2018 Part 1
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) · Aug 31, 2026
2019 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2018 Part 1
Green Book (2018) · Aug 31, 2026
Rebel Without A Cause - American Film Institute #59 (Original List)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955) · Aug 26, 2026
2018 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2017 Part 2
The Shape of Water (2017) · Aug 24, 2026
2018 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2017 Part 2
The Post (2017) · Aug 24, 2026
2018 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2017 Part 2
The Darkest Hour (2018) · Aug 24, 2026
2018 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2017 Part 1
Dunkirk (2017) · Aug 24, 2026
2018 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2017 Part 1
Call Me by Your Name (2017) · Aug 24, 2026
2018 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2017 Part 1
Get Out (2017) · Aug 24, 2026
Editing the Academy: Bringing up Baby
Bringing Up Baby (1938) · Aug 11, 2026
Editing the Academy: Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice (1982) · Jul 28, 2026
Editing the Academy - 2017 Part 2 - Released in 2016
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) · Jul 24, 2026
Editing the Academy - 2017 Part 2 - Released in 2016
Manchester by the Sea (2016) · Jul 24, 2026
Editing the Academy - 2017 Part 2 - Released in 2016
Hidden Figures (2016) · Jul 24, 2026
Editing the Academy - 2017 Part 2 - Released in 2016
Fences (2016) · Jul 24, 2026
All About Eve - American Film Institute # 28 (Revised)
All About Eve (1950) · Jul 13, 2026
Do The Right Thing - AFI Top 100 Films (Revised) # 96
Do the Right Thing (1989) · Jul 9, 2026
African Queen - American Film Institute #65 (Revised)
The African Queen (1952) · Jun 22, 2026
Editing the Academy: Toy Story
Toy Story (1995) · Jun 2, 2026
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 2015 Part 2
Boyhood (2014) · May 26, 2026
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 2015 Part 2
Whiplash (2014) · May 26, 2026
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 2015 Part 2
Selma (2014) · May 26, 2026
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 2015 Part 2
Birdman (2015) · May 26, 2026
Yankee Doodle Dandy - The AFI top 100 - # 98
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) · May 22, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2015 Best Picture Nominees Part 1
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) · May 11, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2015 Best Picture Nominees Part 1
American Sniper (2014) · May 11, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2015 Best Picture Nominees Part 1
The Theory of Everything (2014) · May 11, 2026
Editing the Academy: Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (1959) · May 6, 2026
2014 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2013 - Part 2
12 Years a Slave (2013) · Apr 28, 2026
2014 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2013 - Part 2
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) · Apr 28, 2026
2014 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2013 - Part 2
Nebraska (2013) · Apr 28, 2026
2014 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2013 - Part 2
Her (2013) · Apr 28, 2026
Editing the Academy - Anaconda (2025)
Anaconda (2025) · Apr 20, 2026
Editing the Academy: Mosquito Coast - Does it Hold up?
The Mosquito Coast (1986) · Apr 7, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2013 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) · Mar 30, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2013 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) · Mar 30, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2013 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
Life of Pi (2012) · Mar 30, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2013 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
Zero Dark Thirty (2012) · Mar 30, 2026
Ice Castles (1978) - Does It Hold Up?
Ice Castles (1978) · Mar 27, 2026
2013 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2012 part 1
Django Unchained (2012) · Mar 27, 2026
2013 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2012 part 1
Argo (2012) · Mar 27, 2026
2013 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2012 part 1
Lincoln (2012) · Mar 27, 2026
2013 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2012 part 1
Amour (2012) · Mar 27, 2026
Wake Up Dead Man - An Honest Review
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) · Mar 27, 2026
Editing the Academy: The Rip
The Rip (2026) · Mar 8, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2012 Best Picture Nominees - Part 1
Midnight in Paris (2011) · Feb 10, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2012 Best Picture Nominees - Part 1
Moneyball (2011) · Feb 10, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2012 Best Picture Nominees - Part 1
The Descendants (2011) · Feb 10, 2026
Editing the Academy: 2012 Best Picture Nominees - Part 1
The Artist (2011) · Feb 10, 2026
Editing the Academy: Jay Kelly
Jay Kelly (2025) · Feb 3, 2026
Editing the Academy- 2011 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
Toy Story 3 (2010) · Jan 28, 2026
Editing the Academy- 2011 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
The Social Network (2010) · Jan 28, 2026
Editing the Academy- 2011 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
Winter's Bone (2010) · Jan 28, 2026
Editing the Academy- 2011 Best Picture Nominees Part 2
True Grit (2010) · Jan 28, 2026
Editing the Academy: The Roses
The Roses (2025) · Jan 20, 2026
2010 Best Picture nominees For films Released in 2009 Part 2
A Serious Man (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture nominees For films Released in 2009 Part 2
Up (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture nominees For films Released in 2009 Part 2
Up in the Air (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009 Part 1
The Hurt Locker (2008) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009 Part 1
District 9 (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009 Part 1
Avatar (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009 Part 1
The Blind Side (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
2010 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2009 Part 1
An Education (2009) · Jan 5, 2026
Frankenstein 2025 - An Honest Review
Frankenstein (2025) · Jan 3, 2026
It's A Wonderful Life - Laura's Top Twenty - #1
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) · Dec 22, 2025
Millers Crossing - Darryls Top Twenty #1
Miller's Crossing (1990) · Dec 8, 2025
The Princess Bride - Laura's Top Twenty #2
The Princess Bride (1987) · Nov 24, 2025
2008 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2007
Atonement (2007) · Nov 17, 2025
2008 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2007
No Country for Old Men (2007) · Nov 17, 2025
2008 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2007
Juno (2007) · Nov 17, 2025
2008 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released in 2007
There Will Be Blood (2007) · Nov 17, 2025
The Muppet Movie - Darryl's Top 20 #2
The Muppet Movie (1979) · Nov 10, 2025
2007 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2006
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) · Nov 6, 2025
2007 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2006
Babel (2006) · Nov 6, 2025
2007 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2006
The Queen (2006) · Nov 6, 2025
2007 Best Picture Nominees For Films Released In 2006
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) · Nov 6, 2025
2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005
Brokeback Mountain (2005) · Nov 5, 2025
2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005
Capote (2005) · Nov 5, 2025
2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005
Munich (2005) · Nov 5, 2025
2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005
Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) · Nov 5, 2025
2006 Best Picture Nominees For Pictures Released In 2005
Crash (2004) · Nov 5, 2025
Editing the Academy: The Godfather
The Godfather (1972) · Oct 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) · Oct 30, 2025
Editing the Academy - The Sound of Music - Laura's #4 Favorite Film
The Sound of Music (1965) · Oct 1, 2025
Editing the Academy: To Kill a Mockingbird - Laura's #5 Favorite
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2003 Best Picture Nominees released in 2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2003 Best Picture Nominees released in 2002
The Pianist (2002) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2003 Best Picture Nominees released in 2002
The Hours (2002) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2003 Best Picture Nominees released in 2002
Chicago (2002) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2003 Best Picture Nominees released in 2002
Gangs of New York (2002) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: This is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) · Sep 15, 2025
Editing the Academy - The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride (1987) · Sep 1, 2025
Editing the Academy - 2001 Best Picture Nominees released in 2000
Gladiator (2000) · Aug 13, 2025
Editing the Academy - 2001 Best Picture Nominees released in 2000
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) · Aug 13, 2025
Editing the Academy - 2001 Best Picture Nominees released in 2000
Chocolat (2000) · Aug 13, 2025
Editing the Academy - 2001 Best Picture Nominees released in 2000
Erin Brockovich (2000) · Aug 13, 2025
Editing the Academy - 2001 Best Picture Nominees released in 2000
Traffic (2000) · Aug 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: Dirty Dancing - Laura's #6 favorite movie
Dirty Dancing (1987) · Aug 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2000 Best Picture Nominees released in 1999
American Beauty (1999) · Jul 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2000 Best Picture Nominees released in 1999
The Green Mile (1999) · Jul 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2000 Best Picture Nominees released in 1999
The Sixth Sense (1999) · Jul 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2000 Best Picture Nominees released in 1999
The Cider House Rules (1999) · Jul 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: 2000 Best Picture Nominees released in 1999
The Insider (1999) · Jul 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead - Darryl's #6
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) · Jul 25, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1999 Best Picture Nominees for films released in 1998
Life Is Beautiful (1997) · Jul 17, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1999 Best Picture Nominees for films released in 1998
Saving Private Ryan (1998) · Jul 17, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1999 Best Picture Nominees for films released in 1998
Shakespeare in Love (1998) · Jul 17, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1999 Best Picture Nominees for films released in 1998
Elizabeth (1998) · Jul 17, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1999 Best Picture Nominees for films released in 1998
The Thin Red Line (1998) · Jul 17, 2025
Editing the Academy: Roman Holiday - Laura's Favorite #7
Roman Holiday (1953) · Jul 12, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997
Good Will Hunting (1997) · Jun 30, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997
Titanic (1997) · Jun 30, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997
L.A. Confidential (1997) · Jun 30, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997
As Good as It Gets (1997) · Jun 30, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1998 Best Picture Nominees - Films released in 1997
The Full Monty (1997) · Jun 30, 2025
Editing the Academy - Predestination - Darryl's #7
Predestination (2014) · Jun 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1997 Best Picture Nominees released in 1996
Fargo (1996) · Jun 18, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1997 Best Picture Nominees released in 1996
The English Patient (1996) · Jun 18, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1997 Best Picture Nominees released in 1996
Shine (1996) · Jun 18, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1997 Best Picture Nominees released in 1996
Jerry Maguire (1996) · Jun 18, 2025
Editing the Academy: When Harry Met Sally - Laura's #8 Favorite
When Harry Met Sally... (1989) · Jun 10, 2025
Editing the Academy - Blade Runner - Darryl's #8 Favorite Film
Blade Runner (1982) · May 30, 2025
Editing the Academy: Moonstruck - Laura's Top 20 Favorites
Moonstruck (1987) · May 13, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1994 Best Picture Nominees released in 1993
Schindler's List (1993) · May 8, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1994 Best Picture Nominees released in 1993
The Piano (1993) · May 8, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1994 Best Picture Nominees released in 1993
The Fugitive (1993) · May 8, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1994 Best Picture Nominees released in 1993
In the Name of the Father (1993) · May 8, 2025
Editing the Academy: Momento - Darryl's #10
Memento (2000) · Apr 14, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1992 Best Picture Nominees released in 1991
Beauty and the Beast (1991) · Apr 8, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1992 Best Picture Nominees released in 1991
Bugsy (1991) · Apr 8, 2025
Editing the Academy: Barcelona - Laura's #10 Favorite Movie
Barcelona (1994) · Apr 2, 2025
Best Picture Nominees 1990 For Films Released In 1989
Dead Poets Society (1989) · Mar 10, 2025
Best Picture Nominees 1990 For Films Released In 1989
Driving Miss Daisy (1989) · Mar 10, 2025
Best Picture Nominees 1990 For Films Released In 1989
Field of Dreams (1989) · Mar 10, 2025
Best Picture Nominees 1990 For Films Released In 1989
Born on the Fourth of July (1989) · Mar 10, 2025
Editing the Academy: Army of Darkness - Darryl's Top 20 #11
Army of Darkness (1992) · Mar 4, 2025
Editing the Academy: Laura's Favorite #12 The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) · Feb 18, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987
The Last Emperor (1987) · Feb 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987
Moonstruck (1987) · Feb 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987
Fatal Attraction (1987) · Feb 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987
Broadcast News (1987) · Feb 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987
Hope and Glory (1987) · Feb 13, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986
Platoon (1986) · Jan 29, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986
Children of a Lesser God (1986) · Jan 29, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) · Jan 29, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986
A Room with a View (1986) · Jan 29, 2025
Editing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986
The Mission (1986) · Jan 29, 2025
Editing the Academy: Arsenic and Old Lace (Laura's Favorite #13)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) · Jan 20, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985
Out of Africa (1985) · Jan 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985
The Color Purple (1985) · Jan 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985
Prizzi's Honor (1985) · Jan 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985
Witness (1985) · Jan 15, 2025
Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) · Jan 15, 2025
Editing the Academy - Darryl's Top 20 #13 - Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude (1971) · Jan 7, 2025
Editing the Academy - 1985 Best Picture nominees released in 1984
Amadeus (1984) · Dec 31, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1985 Best Picture nominees released in 1984
The Killing Fields (1984) · Dec 31, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1985 Best Picture nominees released in 1984
Places in the Heart (1984) · Dec 31, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1985 Best Picture nominees released in 1984
A Soldier's Story (1984) · Dec 31, 2024
Editing the Academy - Laura's Favorites #14 Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys (2000) · Dec 25, 2024
Editing the Academy - Darryl's Top Twenty #14 Mr. Right
Mr. Right (2015) · Dec 10, 2024
1983 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1982
Gandhi (1982) · Dec 3, 2024
1983 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1982
Tootsie (1982) · Dec 3, 2024
1983 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1982
Missing (1982) · Dec 3, 2024
1983 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1982
The Verdict (1982) · Dec 3, 2024
Editing the Academy - Laura's Top Twenty #15 Goodfellas
GoodFellas (1990) · Nov 25, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1982 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) · Nov 19, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1982 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1981
Chariots of Fire (1981) · Nov 19, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1982 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1981
On Golden Pond (1981) · Nov 19, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1982 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1981
Reds (1981) · Nov 19, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1982 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1981
Atlantic City (1980) · Nov 19, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1981 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1980
Raging Bull (1980) · Nov 4, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1981 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1980
The Elephant Man (1980) · Nov 4, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1981 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1980
Tess (1979) · Nov 4, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1981 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1980
Ordinary People (1980) · Nov 4, 2024
Editing the Academy - 1981 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1980
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) · Nov 4, 2024
Darryl's Top 20 - #16 - Monty Python and The Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) · Oct 28, 2024
Laura's top 20 - #16 - Scream
Scream (1996) · Oct 28, 2024
Sense and Sensibility - Editing the Academy - Laura's top 20 #17
Sense and Sensibility (1995) · Oct 14, 2024
CODA - Editing the Academy - Darryl's top 20 #17
CODA (2021) · Oct 14, 2024
Gone With The Wind - Editing the Academy - Laura's Top 20
Gone with the Wind (1939) · Oct 2, 2024
Everything Everywhere - Editing the Academy - Darryl's Top 20
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) · Oct 2, 2024
The Great Escape - Laura's Top 20 - #19
The Great Escape (1963) · Sep 17, 2024
Editing the Academy - Casablanca - Darryl's Top 20
Casablanca (1943) · Sep 16, 2024
Editing the Academy - The Fighting Sullivans
The Fighting Sullivans (1944) · Sep 2, 2024
Editing the Academy - Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) · Aug 22, 2024