Year-End Lists

A hand-curated, browsable index of notable year-end lists. Follow the link for each list to see essential commentary from its author, at the source.
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  1. RogerEbert.com: Matt Zoller Seitz: Top Ten Films of 2021
  2. New York Times: Manohla Dargis: Best Movies of 2021
  3. Artforum: Amy Taubin: Best Films of 2021
  4. A.V. Club: Vikram Murthi: The Best Films of 2021
  5. IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2021
  6. The Ringer: Sean Fennessey: The Best Movies of 2021
  7. Rolling Stone: David Fear: 20 Best Movies of 2021
  8. Artforum: J Hoberman: Best Films of 2021
  9. New York Times: A.O. Scott: Best Movies of 2021
  10. Film Comment Poll: Best Films of 2021
  11. Sight & Sound Poll: The 50 Best Films of 2021
  12. Time Out London: The 20 Best Films of 2021
  13. Ty Burr: The Best Movies of 2021
  14. Slant: The 50 Best Films of 2021
  15. Rolling Stone: K. Austin Collins: Top 25 Movies of 2021
  16. Screen Slate: Best Movies of 2021
  17. Little White Lies: The 30 Best Films of 2021
  18. IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2021
  19. Guardian: The 50 Best Films of 2021
  20. Esquire: Nick Schager: The Best Movies of 2021
  21. Scout Tafoya: My Favourite Films of 2021

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