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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Politics
    Watch: Hasan Minhaj mocks Trump and the media at the White House Correspondents’ DInnerWatch: Hasan Minhaj mocks Trump and the media at the White House Correspondents’ DInner
    Politics

    The Daily Show correspondent lit into everyone from Ivanka Trump to USA Today.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Elisabeth Moss on The Handmaid’s Tale and what happens when sex is a radical political actElisabeth Moss on The Handmaid’s Tale and what happens when sex is a radical political act
    Culture

    What do her Handmaid’s Tale character and Mad Men character have in common? “A fantastic stubbornness.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Jonathan Demme was one of our most empathetic directors. These 5 films explain why.Jonathan Demme was one of our most empathetic directors. These 5 films explain why.
    Culture

    From The Silence of the Lambs to Rachel Getting Married, these movies cemented the director’s cinematic legacy.

    By Emily St. James, Aja Romano and 1 more
    Culture
    Is The Americans season 5 ever getting to the point?Is The Americans season 5 ever getting to the point?
    Culture

    The series is either building necessary tension — or tossing out a bunch of go-nowhere plot lines.

    By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    Culture
    Film and TV writers are poised to strike — but they’ll probably make a deal insteadFilm and TV writers are poised to strike — but they’ll probably make a deal instead
    Culture

    Nobody stands to benefit, even in the short term, if Hollywood shuts down.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is an extraordinary adaptation of an enduring classicHulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is an extraordinary adaptation of an enduring classic
    Culture

    The stunning series, which stars Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss, is about this moment in history — and every moment in history.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Writers Guild of America has voted to authorize a strike, with 96 percent in favorThe Writers Guild of America has voted to authorize a strike, with 96 percent in favor
    Culture

    Film and TV writers voted in greater numbers than they did before the last strike in 2007.

    By Alissa Wilkinson and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequelGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequel
    Culture

    It’s a big improvement over the first film in almost every way.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Leftovers sends Nora on a quest for answersThe Leftovers sends Nora on a quest for answers
    Culture

    Carrie Coon is phenomenal in an episode featuring familiar faces and at least one kangaroo

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    On The Magicians, knowing the system is rigged to crush you is part of becoming an adultOn The Magicians, knowing the system is rigged to crush you is part of becoming an adult
    Culture

    The Syfy show’s terrific second season succeeded thanks to a surprising thematic depth.

    By Emily St. James