The article discusses the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, and how they may not truly represent popular opinion. While the Oscars are decided by members of the Academy, a nonprofit group, they have been criticized for not nominating films and performances that were widely seen and enjoyed by general audiences. The article suggests creating a separate award show, called the "People's Oscars," where the nominees and winners would be determined by public vote instead of an select group to better reflect popular opinion of the best films each year.