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Our lives this year were defined by pandemic-born stasis, but mercifully, culture pressed on.
.What Made a TV Show Great in 2021?
Our critics break down what goes into naming the best of the year.
The Best Movies of 2021Snapshots of moviegoing in the year in-person cinema returned with a vengeance.
.What Made a Movie Great in 2021?
Our critics break down what goes into naming the best of the year.
The Best New York Art Shows of 2021The art world has changed forever.
But New York galleries still rule.
The Best Theater of 2021Against all odds, there was astonishing work everywhere you looked this year.
