The Oscars is one of the most widely watched and anticipated ceremonies in the world. For nearly a century, the Academy Awards have claimed superiority in an inherently subjective analysis of film. A key philosophical question surrounding ceremonies like the Oscars is whether we can objectively evaluate art, or if such evaluations are entirely based on interpretation and personal opinion.

Some may argue that there are objective metrics for assessing films, such as technical production and cinematography, which could serve as criteria for the Academy Awards. However, I question this perspective, as the Oscars have repeatedly named “Best Picture” winners that contradict public reviews and opinions. This leads me to wonder: shouldn’t mere enjoyment and entertainment value factor into our evaluations of films? If we consider those aspects, does it even make sense to identify a singular answer for the best film?

Given the necessity to evaluate movies both subjectively and objectively, the significance of the Oscars becomes meaningless.