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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    De Palma, a new documentary, is insightful, entertaining, and far too thoroughDe Palma, a new documentary, is insightful, entertaining, and far too thorough
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    O.J.: Made in America is more about the country than the man – and it’s essentialO.J.: Made in America is more about the country than the man – and it’s essential
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Warcraft is the critical bomb of the summer. I kinda liked it.Warcraft is the critical bomb of the summer. I kinda liked it.
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Lady Stoneheart, Game of Thrones’ biggest missing character, explainedLady Stoneheart, Game of Thrones’ biggest missing character, explained
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    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.)

    By Emily St. James
    7 musicals to listen to if you like Hamilton
    Culture

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

    By Aja Romano, Constance Grady and 1 more
    Culture
    Fandom can be weird and alienating. But it’s driving the conversation in crucial ways.Fandom can be weird and alienating. But it’s driving the conversation in crucial ways.
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Zombies, megachurches, and hackers: 17 summer TV shows worth checking out
    Culture

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

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Was The Americans’ season finale stellar or disappointing? We hash it out.Was The Americans’ season finale stellar or disappointing? We hash it out.
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    The Americans’ showrunners on that finale, fake relationships, and what’s to comeThe Americans’ showrunners on that finale, fake relationships, and what’s to come
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Game of Thrones is no longer a show where anything can happenGame of Thrones is no longer a show where anything can happen
    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James