The Oscars

Here we are, rolling out the red carpet for the 10 films that, while maybe not the most regrettable choices in Oscar history, certainly left us wondering what could have been if the votes had swung in a different direction.

This list dives into 14 such movies that managed to snag an Oscar, but definitely had us questioning the decision-makers. 

The comedian said there is no room for comedy at such events anymore.

Greta Gerwig's hit comedy is doing moderately well in the Academy Awards nominations department.

Given the author's creativity, it's more than possible.

Now, he's one of the few people to have hosted the ceremony these many times.

Legends one and all. But what are they up to these days?

Proof that, if you're famous enough, you can get away with wearing literally anything.

These films didn't just dust off the old reels but breathed new life into them.

No promo, no CGI, no fuss: just a raw power of brilliant storytelling.

The actor is tired of all the Maverick praise.

The filmmaker would second a Best Picture nomination for Gerwig's film.

An important era has finally drawn to a close. 

Popularity doesn't equal artistic recognition.

The greatest living director will finally get his Oscar.

Years passed, and these movies became iconic; it's really almost impossible to believe these days that they weren't even nominated for the Oscars back at the time.

The suggestion of Barbie getting a certain Oscars nod has caused chaos.

Many famous productions will soon disappear from the platform.

The once-popular award show is no longer relevant.

It's still hard to predict the outcome.