The best movies of 2021 — and where to find them

Here are film critic Justin Chang's 11 favorite movies of 2021. As usual, he listed them as a series of themed pairings, with the exception of the first three, which form a trio.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 19, 2021 The best movies of 2021 — and where to find them Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang's best movies of 2021 include "Drive My Car," "The Power of the Dog" and "The Green Knight." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Ten reasons to be grateful in another sputtering theatrical year 2021 didn't quite go as planned for stage performances, but our critic has several memories to cherish. SHARE       READ MORE Commentary: From NFTs to long-overdue reckonings, 10 things that shaped the art world in 2021 Much happened during a year when museums and galleries began the slow process of reemerging. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: The faces and facets of classical music's year of emergence Musings on what has emerged in 2021 and what hasn't. SHARE       READ MORE For fans, artists and concert industry, a chaotic 2021 gives way to a suddenly perilous 2022 Between the Delta variant and the Astroworld tragedy, 2021 was a gut check for live music. Outdoor festivals may be a safe space, but Omicron looms over 2022. SHARE       READ MORE The 5 best nonfiction books of 2021 according to Mary Ann Gwinn As 2021 nears an end, we ask four book critics to pick their favorites from a very fruitful year. Here are Mary Ann Gwinn's top five nonfiction books SHARE       READ MORE The year of the party tent: What the age of COVID taught us about architecture in 2021 The humble party tent is wildly flexible in COVID times. It offers access to fresh air, showed us forgotten spaces and reveals ways we could better deploy urban space. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US