Lists, 12/20.

Five of the great folks who run the SXSW Film Festival have each chosen a "Top 7 of 07." The mix shows more docs than most lists do - and Werner Herzog's Encounters at the End of the World makes a fine showing.

"Vulture Salutes the Wangs of 2007."

Glenn Kenny's top 25 "has been posted on Premiere's 'proper' website, here, in slideshow form, with pretty pictures once you click the prescribed geometric shape[s]." But he's also posted it as a blog entry to get a conversation going - and lo, it is going.

Guardian readers have voted The Lives of Others to the top of their list. Related online listening tip: Jason Solomons hosts a Guardian/Observer roundtable discussion of the highlights of 07.

Marcy Dermansky and Jürgen Fauth pick their "Most Talented Newcomers of 2007."

At First Showing, Alex Billington presents "54 reasons why 2008 will be an awesome year for movies and an even better year than 2007." Via Coudal Partners.

"Which cultural events - books, films, television shows, operas, plays, concerts - have been most overrated and underrated this year? We put this question to over 50 Prospect writers." Via the Literary Saloon.

Rex Sorgatz presents a list of 30 of the "Best Blogs of 2007 that You Maybe Aren't Reading."

From Forbes, the "Web Celeb 25," via Gabriel Shanks.

Regret the Error presents "The Year in Media Errors and Corrections." Via Jim Coudal, who advises, "make sure to check the 'Apology of the Year.'" Yes.

Online viewing tips. Antville's "500 best music videos," via Listmaster Rex Sorgatz.

Posted by dwhudson at December 20, 2007 3:49 PM