[trts]

Arguably many "Oscar movies" are not that great. There are often good films nominated but I am always surprised to look back post-1980s or 90s and see how many fairly mediocre films, many of which have since receded from critical awareness, have won "Best Picture"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture

[danem]

Which films are you referring to? I wouldn't say that an Oscar nomination is definitive proof of quality, but it certainly is a strong signal of quality, which can't be said about similar award shows (Grammys).