Jim DeRogatis: The Best Albums of 2021, as aired on Sound Opinions
[see also 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011]
Jordan Ruimy: The 10 Best Movies of 2021, as published by World of Reel
[see also 2020 • 2010s • 2019]
Keith Phipps: The Best Films of 2021, as posted at The Reveal where it appears alongside fun selections like "Reason for Hope," "Reason for Despair," "Most Annoying Discourse," and "Most Anticipated Film of 2022"
[see also 2010s • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2014 • 2012 • 2011]