
With the 98th Academy Awards fast approaching, and with fans still finalizing their nomination predictions, it’s as good a time as any to look back at the Best Picture winners of the past. This is nothing short of the most coveted award in the entire film industry, so winning one is no small feat. Thankfully, most recipients have proved themselves deserving of the honor, but there are a few films in particular whose extraordinary quality is above the average of even such a prestigious group.