I will only comment on the years I've seen atleast 2 of the films nominated for best picture (including the winner)
The Green Mile over American Beauty.
Saving Private Ryan over Shakespear in Love.
Good Will Hunting over Titanic.
Pulp Fiction over Forrest Gump (Although I love Forrest Gump)
Goodfellas over Dances With Wolves.
And Taxi Driver over Rocky (Love Rocky too, though)
The Green Mile over American Beauty.
Saving Private Ryan over Shakespear in Love.
Good Will Hunting over Titanic.
Pulp Fiction over Forrest Gump (Although I love Forrest Gump)
Goodfellas over Dances With Wolves.
And Taxi Driver over Rocky (Love Rocky too, though)