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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Back to the Future is the most perfect blockbuster ever made. I will not hear otherwise.Back to the Future is the most perfect blockbuster ever made. I will not hear otherwise.
    Culture

    As the film turns 30, let’s celebrate everything that makes it one of the best, most enduring popcorn movies.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    July’s best streaming options on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBOJuly’s best streaming options on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO
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    It’s a month overflowing with great options.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire is The West Wing with computers. Catch up now.AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire is The West Wing with computers. Catch up now.
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    The third season begins August 23. Check out seasons one and two on Netflix right now.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 6 was good TV that shows why the series will never be greatGame of Thrones season 6 was good TV that shows why the series will never be great
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    The latest batch of episodes has rendered much of what came before superfluous.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The biggest problem with modern blockbusters, explained by Independence Day: ResurgenceThe biggest problem with modern blockbusters, explained by Independence Day: Resurgence
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    Too many popcorn movies are ditching their second acts entirely, to the detriment of everybody.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The latest episode of UnReal has us asking what’s up with the show’s menThe latest episode of UnReal has us asking what’s up with the show’s men
    Culture

    No, seriously, have they all lost their minds?

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Mad Men’s Matt Weiner tells us why he returned to TV to direct Orange Is the New BlackMad Men’s Matt Weiner tells us why he returned to TV to direct Orange Is the New Black
    Culture

    “What I really wanted to do was build it to this climax of their solidarity … and then it all falls apart.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    8 winners and 7 losers from Game of Thrones’ giant-sized finale8 winners and 7 losers from Game of Thrones’ giant-sized finale
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    Winner: Cersei Lannister. Loser: Cersei Lannister.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Showtime’s Roadies is my new favorite bad TV showShowtime’s Roadies is my new favorite bad TV show
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    It’s a mess, but it has a vibe unlike anything else on the air.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How Silicon Valley season 3 explains Brexit. (Seriously!)How Silicon Valley season 3 explains Brexit. (Seriously!)
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    The HBO comedy is about the way we live today — and how infuriating it can be.

    By Emily St. James