Well, well, well, we’re coming up on awards season again when movie lovers everywhere gather to witness the glitz, the glamour, and the occasional head-scratching decision that is the Academy Awards. Today we’re talking about the coveted Best Picture category, where some films are crowned champions, and others are left to wonder what could have been.

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and shed some light on a couple of films that were absolutely robbed of their moment in the spotlight. First up, we have E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. This Spielberg classic captured the hearts of audiences everywhere with its heartwarming tale of friendship between a lonely boy and a lost alien. But apparently, the Academy thought Gandhi was more deserving of the Best Picture award in 1983. Don’t get me wrong, Gandhi is a great film, but come on, E.T. is a timeless masterpiece!

Moving on to 1999, we have The Sixth Sense. This psychological thriller had audiences on the edge of their seats with its mind-bending plot twist. But, in a shocking turn of events, the Academy decided to give the Best Picture award to American Beauty. Sure, American Beauty is a decent film about suburban dysfunction and midlife crises, but The Sixth Sense was a game-changer in the thriller genre that gave us astounding performances from Haley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis, and Toni Collette. Plus, who can forget that iconic line, “I see dead people”?

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But what about Shakespeare in Love winning over Saving Private Ryan? Or Crash beating Brokeback Mountain?” Trust me, I could go on and on about the many snubs throughout Oscar history. But I think we can all agree that sometimes, the Academy just doesn’t get it right.

But here’s the thing, folks. Just because a film doesn’t win the Best Picture Oscar doesn’t mean it’s not a masterpiece in its own right. These films have stood the test of time and continue to be beloved by audiences around the world. They may not have a shiny golden statue to their name, but they have something even better: a special place in our hearts.

So, let’s raise a glass to the films that were robbed of their Best Picture glory. They may not have won the big prize, but they’ll always be winners in our book.

Now, I want to hear from you. What films do you think were snubbed by the Academy? Let me know in the comments below, and let’s get ready to rumble! (Just kidding, let’s keep it civil, folks.)