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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Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

by  Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy - Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

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  1. Ty Burr: The Best Movies of 2021
  2. Ringer: Adam Nayman: The Best Movies of 2021
  3. Screen Slate: Chloe Lizotte: Best Movies of 2021
  4. Hyperallergic: Our Top 10 Films of 2021
  5. Vulture: Angelica Jade Bastién: The Best Movies of 2021
  6. Film Stage: Top 50 Films of 2021
  7. CBS News: David Morgan: The 10 Best Films of 2021
  8. Rolling Stone: K. Austin Collins: Top 25 Movies of 2021
  9. A.V. Club: Katie Rife: The Best Films of 2021
  10. Slant: The 50 Best Films of 2021
  11. Michael J. Anderson: Ten Best Films of 2021
  12. Cinema Scope: Top Ten Films of 2021
  13. Film Comment: Best Films of 2021
  14. A.V. Club: Charles Bramesco: The Best Films of 2021
  15. A.V. Club: Vikram Murthi: The Best Films of 2021
  16. The Reveal: Scott Tobias: The Best Films of 2021
  17. Vox: Alissa Wilkinson: The 21 Best Movies of 2021
  18. Reverse Shot: Best Films of 2021
  19. Sight & Sound Poll: Vadim Rizov: Best Films of 2021
  20. New York Times: Manohla Dargis: Best Movies of 2021
  21. Sight & Sound Poll: The 50 Best Films of 2021
  22. Screen Slate: Best Movies of 2021
  23. A.V. Club: The Best Films of 2021
  24. IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2021
  25. Esquire: Nick Schager: The Best Movies of 2021
  26. Paste: The 50 Best Movies of 2021

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