Year-End Lists

A hand-curated, browsable index of notable year-end lists. Follow the link for each list to see essential commentary from its author, at the source.
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  1. RogerEbert.com: Niles Schwartz: Top Ten Films of 2016
  2. A.V. Club: Jesse Hassenger: The Best Films of 2016
  3. AP: Lindsey Bahr: Top 10 Movies of 2016
  4. RogerEbert.com: Simon Abrams: Top Ten Films of 2016
  5. RogerEbert.com: Sean Mulvihill: Top Ten Films of 2016
  6. Glenn Kenny: 50 Noteworthy Films of 2016
  7. ScreenCrush: Matt Singer: The Best Movies of 2016
  8. New Yorker: Richard Brody: 35 Best Movies of 2016
  9. Atlantic: Christopher Orr: 35 Best Movies of 2016
  10. Time Out London: 25 Best Films of 2016
  11. David Ehrlich: 25 Best Films of 2016
  12. Little White Lies: 25 Best Films of 2016
  13. Slant: 50 Best Films of 2016
  14. Seventh Row: 50 Favourite Films of the Decade
  15. Village Voice Film Poll: Top 50 Films of 2016
  16. IndieWire Poll: Top 50 Films of 2016

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