Metacritic Features and Reports: Best of 2009

  1. Metacritic's First Annual Movie Studio Report Card

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    Published: January 27, 2010
    Our first-ever film studio assessment evaluates the overall film quality and box office performance for each of the major studios (and many independent distributors) over the past year.
  2. The Best and Worst Movies of 2009

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    Published: January 4, 2010
    Which films from the past year are worthy of praise, and which should be forgotten forever? We cover all the bases as we look at the best and worst wide releases and limited releases of the past year, and run through the critics' Top 10 lists.
  3. The Best TV Shows of 2009 ... and the Decade

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    Published: January 2, 2010
    Is 2000-09 the best decade in television history? Find out what shows made the past ten years so strong, and which programs went down as the best and worst of 2009.
  4. The Best Albums of 2009

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    Published: December 29, 2009
    We recap the best-reviewed albums of 2009 and collect dozens of music critic top ten lists to determine the best album of the year. While the results point to a clear winner, you can listen to songs from the top 50 albums to help you find your own favorites.
  5. The Best Games of 2009

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    Published: December 9, 2009
    Metacritic's Best of 2009 coverage kicks off with Games. We reveal the best-reviewed games of 2009, and rank the performance of each game platform for the year.
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