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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Is Naz on HBO’s The Night Of too dumb to be believed?Is Naz on HBO’s The Night Of too dumb to be believed?
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Night Of is like a long, really well-executed episode of Law & Order. It’s excellent.The Night Of is like a long, really well-executed episode of Law & Order. It’s excellent.
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Outlander season 2 found what every romance needs: impending doomOutlander season 2 found what every romance needs: impending doom
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates — and a funnier movieMike and Dave Need Wedding Dates — and a funnier movie
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why you should know Abbas Kiarostami — and his 6 most legendary filmsWhy you should know Abbas Kiarostami — and his 6 most legendary films
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James and Aja Romano
    Culture
    Let’s predict which Game of Thrones characters will survive the rest of the series!Let’s predict which Game of Thrones characters will survive the rest of the series!
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Explainers
    Just what happened in the Game of Thrones finale’s most troubling scene?Just what happened in the Game of Thrones finale’s most troubling scene?
    Explainers

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Samantha Bee is going where Jon Stewart and John Oliver never didSamantha Bee is going where Jon Stewart and John Oliver never did
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Preacher’s Ruth Negga on fights, owning her space, and humanity’s lust for unchecked powerPreacher’s Ruth Negga on fights, owning her space, and humanity’s lust for unchecked power
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Steven Spielberg’s The BFG is a bittersweet summer treat filled with fart jokesSteven Spielberg’s The BFG is a bittersweet summer treat filled with fart jokes
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James