Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James
The visual effects here are truly breathtaking. The story is … less so.
The South Korean film isn’t just a great movie. It’s also a relentlessly entertaining one.
“Technology is never the villain. … It’s always a human frailty or weakness.”
Donald Trump wanted the debates to function like an Apprentice boardroom. Clinton wouldn’t bite.
It’s still sometimes excellent, but too often forgets what made the first two seasons so great.
It’s never been easier to see classic movies — but it’s never been harder to become obsessed with them.
The series is biting off some big themes, but they often seem to be working at cross-purposes.
The series has made 600 episodes — and shows no signs of stopping.
The new Billy Bob Thornton vehicle solves streaming’s biggest storytelling problem with old-fashioned knowhow.
He tells us about making the move to Amazon with Goliath and why jury trials are so vital.