Oscar's Disconnect

People often talk about the disconnect between oscar's picks and the public's view. A current facebook poll showed people wanted the help to win, but AMPAS seems to be favoring the artist. Why should it be what the public wants? Yes, AMPAS is mostly older white males according to a study. But he academy awards should be about film as art, not mainstream popularity. Should some films (HP7.5, ROTPOTA) be considered within that artistic spectrum? Yes. But regardless, mainstream views shouldn't have to play a role. That's what the MTV movie awards are for.