Oscar Winners: Timeless or Fleeting?

On March 24, every Oscar season sparks debates about whether best picture winners will stand

the test of time and a new ranking of all 21st.

Century Champs shows just how unpredictable that can be.

From 2001 to now, 26 films have taken the top prize, but some have faded fast while

others shine brighter with age.

The list judges them a lasting impact, storytelling, and cultural relevance rather than just awards

buzz.

At the bottom, films like Crash from 2005 and Green Book from 2018 draw the most heat.

Crash beat out Brokeback Mountain in a shocking upset, but critics now call it preachy and

shallow on tough topics like racism.

Green Book upset even more, with Spike Lee walking out in the real pianist's family slamming

it for whitewashing history over stronger entries like Black Clansman.

Fans and filmmakers have mixed feelings, with backlash highlighting academy biases toward

safe stories over bold ones from diverse voices.

Meanwhile, middle pack movies like Argo and the Artist get props for craft, but ding

for historical liberties or fading novelty.

Strong contenders like The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, swept 11 Oscars,

and still feels epic.

Up top, modern standouts like Oppenheimer, Parasite, and Moonlight lead the pack for raw

power and fresh takes.

No country for old men tops the list as a haunting thriller that swept key categories

and keeps drawing viewers.

These enduring picks prove the academy sometimes nails it, blending innovation with emotional

depth.

As tastes evolve, this ranking reminds us Oster Gold doesn't guarantee immortality, but

the greats keep pulling us back in.

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