Year-End Lists

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of notable year-end lists.
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The Best Films of 2021 The Reveal: Scott Tobias

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The 10 Best Movies of 2021 World of Reel: Jordan Ruimy

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My Top 10 Movies of 2021 Maureen Ryan

TV Shows

My Top 11 TV Shows of 2021 Maureen Ryan

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Best Films of 2021 La Internacional Cinéfila Poll: Nicole Brenez

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Best Movies of 2021 La Internacional Cinéfila Poll

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Best Films of 2021 GCN: Steve Erickson

Music

The Best Music of 2021 GCN: Steve Erickson

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Top Ten Films of 2021 Josh Larsen

Music

Top 20 Albums of 2021 Northern Transmissions

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Favorite Theatrical/VOD Releases of 2021 Darren Hughes

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The 10 Best Films of 2021 CBS News: David Morgan

Music

Our Favorite Albums, 2021 Tone Glow

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The Top Ten Best Films of 2021 National Review: Kyle Smith

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Top 25 Films of 2021 In Review Online

Music

Albums of 2021 Dork

Music

2021 Albums of the Year Atwood Magazine

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Best Movies Of 2021 Deadline: Todd McCarthy

Music

83 Favorite Albums Of 2021 Hanif Abdurraqib

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The Best Movies of 2021 Esquire: Nick Schager

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Top 50 Films of 2021 Film Stage

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Best 20 Films of 2021 Sarah Knight Adamson

Music

Best of 2021 AllMusic

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The Best Movies of 2021 Ty Burr

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