When the first Oscars were handed out 90 years ago,the leaders of the Academy decided to hedge their bets: They voted one award for "outstanding picture" (Wings was approximately fighter pilots) and another for a "unique and artistic picture" (dawn was an art film from a German filmmaker). If the founders were around nowadays to review recent Oscar winners, I think they'd regret abandoning their two-film concept. And some of the 1500 new members who bear joined the Academy…
Source: deadline.com