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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Politics
    The Democrats’ big pitch: we’re the party of family values nowThe Democrats’ big pitch: we’re the party of family values now
    Politics

    Michelle Obama’s speech took Hillary Clinton’s much-mocked It Takes a Village — and made it an applause line.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Night Of builds characters through tiny but telling detailsThe Night Of builds characters through tiny but telling details
    Culture

    These five small moments from “A Dark Crate” add up to solid character development.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Syfy’s 12 Monkeys reimagines the movie as a low-budget operaSyfy’s 12 Monkeys reimagines the movie as a low-budget opera
    Culture

    Here’s a show about fate vs. free will. You know. That old chestnut.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Lights Out is the brilliantly scary, surprisingly divisive movie you need to seeLights Out is the brilliantly scary, surprisingly divisive movie you need to see
    Culture

    The ending is hated by many. But it’s what elevates the film to a near masterpiece.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why do they keep making Ice Age movies? And other questions, answered.Why do they keep making Ice Age movies? And other questions, answered.
    Culture

    Do these movies take place in the future? They might!

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Star Trek Beyond wants to remind you why you love Star TrekStar Trek Beyond wants to remind you why you love Star Trek
    Culture

    It’s a joyful voyage through 50 years of the franchise’s history.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Donald Trump’s a scary figure. He’d be terrifying if he were actually a good speaker.Donald Trump’s a scary figure. He’d be terrifying if he were actually a good speaker.
    Culture

    He wants to be Putin. In practice, he’s usually closer to The Office’s Michael Scott.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Watch: Jon Stewart joins Stephen Colbert to mock that “angry groundhog” Donald TrumpWatch: Jon Stewart joins Stephen Colbert to mock that “angry groundhog” Donald Trump
    Culture

    “Those fighting to be included in the ideal of equality are not being divisive. Those fighting to keep those people out, are.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Ted Cruz played Donald Trump’s reality TV game — and wonTed Cruz played Donald Trump’s reality TV game — and won
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    Culture

    His non-endorsement captured the drama of the most addictive reality shows.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Mr. Robot is the perfect show to watch after the Republican conventionMr. Robot is the perfect show to watch after the Republican convention
    Culture

    It’s one of the few shows that captures the paranoia of the moment.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke