- Richard Brody: 26 Best Films of 2011
- Ben Sachs: 20 Best Films of 2011
- Jonathan Rosenbaum: Favorite Films of 2011
- TIFF Cinematheque: The Best of the Decade: An Alternative View
- Film Comment: 50 Best Released Films of 2011
- Slant: 25 Best Films of 2011
- IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2011
- Village Voice Film Poll: Best Films of 2011
Year-End Lists
Notable, browsable lists of the year's best music, movies, books, and TV shows. Year-end lists are fingerprints; aggregate statistics are smudges. Therefore, we make no tallies. Follow the link for each list to see essential commentary from its authors, at the source.