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 2023 • 2022 • 2010s • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2014 • 2012 • 2011]
The Top 15
Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order)
Lest We Forget
Scott Tobias: 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 2023 • 2022 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011]
The Top 15
Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Jordan Ruimy: The 10 Best Movies of 2021, as published by World of Reel
[see also 2022 • 2020 • 2010s • 2019]
Nicole Brenez: Best Films of 2021, as submitted to La Internacional Cinéfila Poll
[see also 2023 • 2022 • 2020 • 2010s • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2012]
2 wonderful essays from 2020 I saw only this year
This list contributes to:
La Internacional Cinéfila Poll: Best Movies of 2021, a survey of programmers, critics, and filmmakers from around the world, posted with entries and notes from each participant
[see also 2023 • 2022 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015]
Menciones honrosas
This list summarizes other lists, including these:
Steve Erickson: Best Films of 2021, as published by Gay City News
[see also 2023 • 2022 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014]