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. USA Today: Brian Truitt: The 10 Best Movies of 2021
  2. Variety: Owen Gleiberman: The Best Films of 2021
  3. RogerEbert.com: Christy Lemire: Top Ten Films of 2021
  4. Hollywood Reporter: Jon Frosch: Best Films of 2021
  5. Entertainment Weekly: The 10 Best Movies of 2021
  6. Robert Daniels: Top 50 Films of 2021
  7. RogerEbert.com: Marya E. Gates: Top Ten Films of 2021
  8. Sarah Knight Adamson: Best 20 Films of 2021
  9. The Playlist: The 25 Best Films Of 2021
  10. Time Out London: The 20 Best Films of 2021
  11. Observer: Mark Kermode: Best Films of 2021
  12. Hollywood Reporter: Lovia Gyarkye: Best Films of 2021
  13. A.V. Club: Jesse Hassenger: The Best Films of 2021
  14. Ty Burr: The Best Movies of 2021
  15. New York Times: Manohla Dargis: Best Movies of 2021
  16. The Skinny: Films of 2021
  17. Sight & Sound Poll: The 50 Best Films of 2021
  18. Film Stage: Top 50 Films of 2021
  19. IndieWire: The 25 Best Movies of 2021
  20. IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2021

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