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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    The Carmichael Show spins big stories out of very small moments. It’s terrific TV.The Carmichael Show spins big stories out of very small moments. It’s terrific TV.
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    The comedy doesn’t worry about feeling dated; it worries about feeling real.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Netflix’s Bloodline has great performances and nothing going onNetflix’s Bloodline has great performances and nothing going on
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    Every time something interesting threatens to happen in season two, it backs away.

    By Emily St. James
    Amber Heard obtains domestic violence restraining order against Johnny Depp
    Culture

    The actors are in the process of divorcing after a 15-month marriage.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    5 questions about Alice Through the Looking Glass. (One is “Should you kill baby Hitler?”)5 questions about Alice Through the Looking Glass. (One is “Should you kill baby Hitler?”)
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    Also: Would you risk the entirety of space and time to save Johnny Depp? Think carefully.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why did they make a sequel to 2010’s ​terrible​ Alice in Wonderland?Why did they make a sequel to 2010’s ​terrible​ Alice in Wonderland?
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    A tale of money, the global box office, and Johnny Depp.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Hulu’s The Path seems like a prestige drama. What if it’s actually a superhero show?Hulu’s The Path seems like a prestige drama. What if it’s actually a superhero show?
    Culture

    The first season finale hints at intriguing new directions for the series.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Americans kicks into overdrive as it heads into the season’s home stretchThe Americans kicks into overdrive as it heads into the season’s home stretch
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    A slightly scattered hour nonetheless boasts a thrilling ending.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    Culture
    Game of Thrones is better when there are more Starks on screenGame of Thrones is better when there are more Starks on screen
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    Even after all this time, the family remains the heart of the story.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    5 winners and 7 losers from the terrific Game of Thrones episode “The Door”5 winners and 7 losers from the terrific Game of Thrones episode “The Door”
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    Winners: Sansa Stark and Euron Greyjoy. Losers: Sansa Stark and Braavos theater fans.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Person of Interest breaks TV’s rules in a standout episodePerson of Interest breaks TV’s rules in a standout episode
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    The CBS techno-thriller has a heart. You just have to go looking for it sometimes.

    By Emily St. James