
Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James


Kenneth Lonergan’s masterful upcoming film finds the value in a tired cinematic trope.


Blockbusters went bust. But smaller films — particularly kids’ movies and horror — had a great year.
It’s a Louie-esque series set in the world of hip hop that’s not quite like anything else on TV.


The 2016 summer movie season very nearly broke records for how poorly its movies performed.


Netflix’s drug trafficking drama gets both grander and more repetitive in its second outing.


You can actually pinpoint the scene when things turn sour


From American Crime to Superstore, here are some (shorter) gems you might’ve missed.

Netflix has sharks devouring people, while HBO finally streams an all-time classic TV series.
Elliot’s back with Darlene again, and Angela’s making a new friend.


Plus: How far along are they in planning the show’s ultimate end?