🎥The Oscars don't necessarily pick the best movies ever made, but the most culturally significant ones.
🏆Many movies that have won Best Picture are well-made and have stood the test of time.
🎬The Academy recognizes movies that represent various genres, from sci-fi to romance.
🎭The winning movies often tackle themes of love, loss, identity, and social issues.
💫Some movies, like 'West Side Story' and 'Gone with the Wind', are praised for their lavish production design and costumes.
How does the Academy choose the Best Picture winner?
—The Best Picture winner is chosen through a preferential ballot system. Voters rank the nominees from favorite to least favorite, and the movie with the most overall support wins.
Has the Academy always made the right call for Best Picture?
—No, the Academy doesn't always pick the universally agreed-upon 'best' movie. However, their choices often reflect the most culturally significant films of the year.
What makes a movie culturally significant?
—A culturally significant movie is one that resonates with audiences and has a lasting impact on popular culture. It can be groundbreaking in terms of storytelling, representation, or technical achievements.
Do Best Picture winners have to be serious dramas?
—No, Best Picture winners can span various genres, including comedies, musicals, and science fiction. The Academy seeks to recognize excellence in filmmaking across all genres.
Are all Best Picture winners critically acclaimed?
—While many Best Picture winners receive critical acclaim, there have been cases where the chosen movie has received mixed reviews. The Academy's decision is subjective and doesn't always align with critical consensus.
00:00This video counts down the most well-made and culturally significant movies that have won the Oscar for Best Picture.
01:13The first movie mentioned is 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', which won Best Picture as the first science fiction film.
02:11Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed' is highlighted as a masterpiece that won Scorsese his first Best Picture Oscar.
03:24'Gone with the Wind' is recognized as a lavish costume drama that remains a cultural landmark despite its controversial portrayal of race relations.
04:22David Lean's 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' is praised for its examination of patriotism and moral compromise during World War II.
05:15The Coen Brothers' 'No Country for Old Men' is celebrated for its tension and exploration of fate, mortality, and corruption.
06:20Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' is discussed as a groundbreaking and satirical film that defies categorization and explores social inequality.
07:26The musical 'West Side Story' is highlighted as a beautifully choreographed film with a timeless love story.
08:24Barry Jenkins' 'Moonlight' is praised for its intimate exploration of identity and the human condition.
09:16'Amadeus' is recognized for its lavish production design and gripping exploration of jealousy and genius.
10:21Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' is commended as an epic conclusion to the beloved fantasy trilogy.
11:19Billy Wilder's 'The Apartment' is highlighted as a workplace dramedy that balances humor and poignant social commentary.
