While the Oscars are the most celebrated institution honoring the best works in cinema, it can't always be said that they make the right decisions. Over the years, the Oscars have made many perplexing choices, and overlooked works have become as famous as the golden statuettes. Among the Best Picture winners, there are some inexplicable winners that have made it onto viewers' lists of the worst films, alongside forgotten historical epics and dramas.

For instance, the 1999 film American Beauty was popular enough a decade ago to avoid making this list. Sam Mendes' debut feature film received great acclaim for its bold critique of America's middle class. However, Kevin Spacey's scandals and events overlapping with his character's complex emotional structure seriously diminished the film's popularity. Over time, the introspective nature of American Beauty and its concerns about masculinity have lost their relevance for viewers.

Although the 1985 film Out of Africa is considered one of Hollywood's high points, it offers a pace and intensity that might put viewers to sleep. Starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, the film tells the passionate love story between baroness Karen Blixen and big-game hunter Denys. However, the film has become thematically ineffective over time and has turned into a footnote in Oscar history.

When Green Book won the Best Picture award at the 91st Academy Awards, Spike Lee's comment, "This is not my cup of tea," reflected a perspective that criticized the film's simplistic racial politics. The film, which offers an entertaining viewing experience thanks to the performances of Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, tells a simple tale about race relations by distorting historical facts. This situation caused the Oscars to take a step back during a time of progress.

As a result, these films represent the controversial moments in Oscar history and struggle to meet viewers' expectations. In the world of cinema, the right guidance and creative storytelling are always required to create classics.