Mark Olsen: Best Movies of 2018, as published by The Los Angeles Times
[see also 2017]
And another ten, in alphabetical order
Tiny Mix Tapes: Favorite 50 Music Releases of 2018
[see also 2010s • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011]
E. Ce Miller: 15 Poetry Collections From 2018 You Won’t Want To Miss, as published by Bustle
Steve Erickson: Best Films of 2018, as published by Gay City News
[see also 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014]
Runners-up
Joe Morgenstern: Best Film of 2018, as published by The Wall Street Journal
Other choices in alphabetical order
Lindsey Bahr: Best Films of 2018, as published by Associated Press
[see also 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015]