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


The protagonist’s flight from a murder scene almost makes him seem like he wants to be caught.


HBO’s new crime drama is a deep dive into the criminal justice system.


It was an improvement on season 1. So why am I dreading season 3?


An occasionally funny, occasionally saggy vacation/romantic comedy is done in by too much improv


Explore the intimate, quiet world of the great Iranian filmmaker.


The most likely character to survive may surprise you. (The least likely is Cersei, which should surprise no one.)


And why are we so bothered by not having instant answers to questions like this?


Here’s how she’s breaking the mold that Stewart set up and Oliver perfected.


“Prepare all you want, but you’re looking for the magic between action and cut,” says the up-and-coming star.


It’s a technical marvel whose story sometimes feels a little lumpy.