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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    The real reason networks keep resurrecting old TV hitsThe real reason networks keep resurrecting old TV hits
    Culture

    Your favorite TV show will never die because streaming rules the world.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    UnReal’s messy season ends with about the best finale it could musterUnReal’s messy season ends with about the best finale it could muster
    Culture

    It’s not great, but it’ll do.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Stranger Things, Netflix’s scary new drama, is only made stronger by its many flawsStranger Things, Netflix’s scary new drama, is only made stronger by its many flaws
    Culture

    There’s plenty to complain about, but who cares when a show is this entertaining and watchable?

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Night Of dives into its murder mystery sideThe Night Of dives into its murder mystery side
    Culture

    There are more suspects in Andrea’s murder, even as Naz’s darker side comes forth.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    6 winners and 5 losers from Rio’s scrappy but impressive opening ceremony6 winners and 5 losers from Rio’s scrappy but impressive opening ceremony
    Culture

    Brazil just might pull this off.

    By Emily St. James
    Vice Principals’ Danny McBride on how his new show captures the national mood — or doesn’t
    Culture

    “I wouldn’t categorize them as angry guys.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Suicide Squad is worse than Batman v Superman. No, we didn’t think it was possible either.Suicide Squad is worse than Batman v Superman. No, we didn’t think it was possible either.
    Culture

    It’s enough to make you lose faith in Hollywood, superheroes, men, Jared Leto, and yourself.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    NBC is the internet’s TV network punching bag. But its fall schedule is its best in years.NBC is the internet’s TV network punching bag. But its fall schedule is its best in years.
    Culture

    It’s time to stop worrying and learn to love NBC President Bob Greenblatt.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The women are the best thing about Mr. Robot this seasonThe women are the best thing about Mr. Robot this season
    Culture

    The latest episode suggests Elliot has become the weakest element in his own series.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Stranger Things doesn’t just reference ‘80s movies. It captures the feel of watching them.Stranger Things doesn’t just reference ‘80s movies. It captures the feel of watching them.
    Culture

    Netflix’s hit moves beyond homage into something with a real emotional pull.

    By Emily St. James

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