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


The director has made nearly 30 films, some good and some bad. They all get roughly equal time here.


Stunning in its scope, the five-part documentary somehow perfectly complements FX’s The People vs. O.J. Simpson.


Sure, it’s a mess, but it’s always aiming for the epic. That’s more than many movies can say.


It’s starting to seem like this unadapted plot point from the books might turn up in the show. Or is it? (Spoilers, of course.)

From In the Heights to Tamar of the River, here’s what to listen to after Hamilton.


“Fandementalists” are bad, yes. But they shouldn’t define our entire picture of fandom.

Your summer 2016 TV options, from Outcast to Orange Is the New Black and beyond!


“Persona Non Grata” builds and builds and builds — and then just ends.


“How can you have a fake relationship? Relationships ARE.”


It’s more predictable now — but that’s a good thing.